Supplying for Global Tastes
In today’s interconnected world, the demand for international and culturally diverse products has never been higher. Grocery shoppers are seeking more than just the familiar staples; they want to explore unique flavours and ingredients that reflect the rich tapestry...
Supplying for Global Tastes
In today’s interconnected world, the demand for international and culturally diverse products has never been higher. Grocery shoppers are seeking more than just the familiar staples; they want to explore unique flavours and ingredients that reflect the rich tapestry...
Supporting Canadian Businesses: From Small Shops to Large Enterprises
At CJR Wholesale and DairyCentral, we take pride in being a truly Canadian wholesale company, dedicated to serving businesses of all sizes across the province. Whether you run a cozy café in a small Ontario town or manage a large-scale operation in the city, we...
Supporting Canadian Businesses: From Small Shops to Large Enterprises
At CJR Wholesale and DairyCentral, we take pride in being a truly Canadian wholesale company, dedicated to serving businesses of all sizes across the province. Whether you run a cozy café in a small Ontario town or manage a large-scale operation in the city, we...
News & Industry Updates
CJR joins the Canadian Health Food Association
CJR is proud to announce we are now members of the Canadian Health Food Association! Read more about the CHFA here.
A letter from Agropur
Grateful for a strong partnership.
CJR welcomes Ontario’s Minister of Labour and Mississauga-Malton MPP
CJR Wholesale Grocers receives prestigious Partner of the Year award
Mississauga, Ont., July 13, 2021 – CJR Wholesale Grocers, a prominent, Ontario-based wholesale grocery distributor, was recognized as Partner of the Year at Distribution Canada’s 40th Anniversary Star Awards Gala held virtually on Wednesday, June 23. Employees at CJR...
CJR Wins Partner Of The Year!
DCI, in association with the Canadian Independent Grocery Buyers Alliance (CIGBA), celebrated its 40th Anniversary Mix & Mingle and Star Awards last Wednesday with a virtual gala presented by Howell Data Systems. Its retail members and supplier partners were...
Tips & Insights
What can grocers expect after COVID-19?
What can grocers expect after COVID-19? Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, grocery shopping has changed from being a routine errand to a logistical minefield. With social distancing and an emphasis on safe sanitary practices, grocery stores have had to adapt to...
How to Keep Shoppers in Stores
In today’s digital age, technology is permeating the grocery shopping experience and the proliferation of online meal kits is having a heavy impact on grocery stores. But the war isn’t over yet. Traditional grocery stores and food retailers cannot give up their turf...
The Demand for Diverse Grocery Products in Canada
The demand for diverse grocery offerings is greater than ever. Currently, most traditional grocery stores offer an international or ethnic aisle, and communities, large and small, from Vancouver to Milton, Ontario are welcoming international grocery stores containing...
New Non-Alcoholic Beers on Tap for the Sober Curious
With a New Year and the overindulgences of the holiday season in the rearview, many look to January as a time of resolution; a time to take control of their health and well-being. Resolutions of promises to eat better, sleep more, exercise and in recent year, to cut...
Are Consumers Outsourcing Their Connections to Food?
We exist in a culture that celebrates being busy — prizing hours logged at the office or school, as well as juggling extracurriculars, hobbies and appointments. In all that hustle and bustle, we tend to sacrifice our relationship with food. Technology, services and...
Canadian Thanksgiving Traditions are Shifting
Time’s and traditions have changed, and the Canadian Thanksgiving table reflects that. Gone are the days of the traditional meat and potatoes meal cooked by Mother for her nuclear family. The Turkey Farmers of Canada brought this new normal to light as they reimagined...
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