Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers



Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers

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.

DATE: Monday, October 1, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
TIME: Conference Hours - 7:15 a.m. to Noon
Trade Show Hours - Noon to 5 p.m.
PLACE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6
** Media can pick up credentials in meeting room 203D, beside the registration centre
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
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)
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

Contact Information

  • Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
    Dan Leggieri
    (416) 492-2311 ext. 231 / c. (416) 433-0075
    dleggieri@cfig.ca

    Torchia Communications
    Mary Moniz
    (416) 341-9929 ext. 221
    mary@torchiacom.com