Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
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October 01, 2012 05:30 ET
REPEAT-Media Advisory: Canadian Grocers Set Off to Do Their Groceries...and You're Invited
October 1 and 2 - GROCERY INNOVATIONS CANADA 2012
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 1, 2012) - Grocery Innovations Canada 2012, Canada's grocery store for the grocery industry, returns to its roots on October 1 and 2 in downtown Toronto with more than 100,000 square feet of trade show space at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The highly-anticipated event will see exhibitors and delegates from all corners of the country gather over two days to talk about and plan for their 2013 groceries.
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DATE: |
Monday, October 1, 2012 |
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012 |
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TIME: |
Conference Hours - 7:15 a.m. to Noon |
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Trade Show Hours - Noon to 5 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre |
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255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6 |
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** Media can pick up credentials in meeting room 203D, beside the registration centre |
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| Main media opportunities: |
- Interviews with leading grocers, manufacturers, and the leadership of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
- Look at leading trends for 2013
- Data on grocery industry and consumer realities for 2013, as well as tips
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| Special events: |
| Canadian Best Bagger Competition: |
| Monday, October 1 - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (Semi-finals) |
| Tuesday, October 2 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Finals) |
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| Visit from Minister Ted McMeekin, Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food: |
| Monday, October 1 |
| 1:15 pm - Minister McMeekin will inaugurate the "Choose Ontario" pavilion at GIC in honour of Agriculture Week with an official ribbon cutting ceremony and visit with the exhibitors at the trade show |
| 1:30 pm - Minister McMeekin will participate in the Canadian Best Bagger Competition |