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CJR Wholesale Concludes Successful GIC Show in Toronto

Showcase of Five High-Quality Partner Brands

TORONTO, ON — November 4, 2025 — CJR Wholesale, a leader in distributing high-quality and innovative products across the Canadian retail landscape, is celebrating its successful participation at this year’s Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC) trade show. The event, which took place on October 28th and 29th at the Toronto Congress Centre, saw CJR Wholesale host a high-impact booth featuring five of its valued and high-quality partners.

The 2025 exhibit showcased the innovation and quality of CJR’s portfolio, emphasizing emerging trends in gourmet, specialty, and prepared foods. The star of the show was the collective of brand partners, each representing excellence and innovation in their respective categories:

  • Nut Works: Pioneers in premium, small-batch gourmet nuts and high-protein snack mixes.
  • Musafir: Dedicated to bringing authentic, globally-sourced specialty foods and unique flavors to the Canadian market.
  • Billio: Makers of authentic, ready-to-use Italian pasta sauces and specialty goods, focused on clean ingredients and traditional methods.
  • Pizzeria Libretto: Extending their reputation for award-winning, authentic Neapolitan pizza into the frozen and prepared food aisles.
  • Mode Chocolate: Crafting artisanal, single-origin chocolate bars that focus on sustainable sourcing and complex, high-quality flavor profiles.

The CJR Wholesale team had a highly successful and engaging two days at GIC. They thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with many long-time friends and valued current clients, as well as making new connections with retailers who showed tremendous enthusiasm for the unique, high-quality product offerings from the featured partners. This engagement underscored the strength and collaborative spirit of the Canadian grocery community.

Visitors to the CJR Wholesale booth #1224 were able to sample the latest products, meet the brand founders, and discuss wholesale strategies tailored for immediate sales growth throughout the two-day event.

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