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The Province
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Province
Grocery Business Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees
The 2025 Inductees of the Grocery Business Hall of Fame GNW TORONTO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grocery Business Hall of Fame has announced the names of the individuals being honoured for contributions to the grocery industry and the communities they serve. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Selected by a Grocery Business industry committee, the 2025 Grocery Business Hall of Fame inductees are being recognized for their service to the industry and for their commitment to supporting the growth of the grocery sector in Canada. This year, the Grocery Business Hall of Fame celebrates 18 people: two retailers, five suppliers, two industry stewards, and nine legends. Grocery Business Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Retailers Frank Gambioli, Loblaw Companies Pierre St-Laurent, Sobeys Suppliers John Anderson, OppyJoe Dal Ferro, Finica Fine FoodsTony Luongo, Concord National/Indigo Natural ProductsRobert Shapiro, Robert Shapiro & Associates Ralph Younes, Unico/Primo Industry Stewardship Sylvie Cloutier, Food Transformation Council of Quebec/Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ) Gary Sands, Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Legends Elizabeth (Liz) Beemer, Bayer (retired)Serge Darkazanli, Loblaw Companies (retired)Mark Guay, PepsiCo Foods (retired)Clarence Heppell, (Overwaitea Food Group, now Pattison Food Group, posthumous)Grant Heimpel, Zehrs (posthumous)Duncan Reith, Sobeys, A&P Canada/Miracle Food Mart (retired)Michael Rinaldi, Loblaw Companies (formerly)Paul Uys, Loblaw Companies (retired) Steve van der leest, Overwaitea Food Group (now Pattison Food Group, retired) The Grocery Business Hall of Fame was launched in 2021 and recognizes the achievements of current and past retailers and suppliers. The grocery industry is an important contributor to the Canadian economy and an essential service for communities across the country. There are more than 17,000 grocery and food retail stores across the country employing an estimated 400,000 people that generated sales of more than $156 billion in 2023. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Profiles of this year's honourees will be published in the July/August issue of Grocery Business . If you are interested in nominating someone for the 2026 Grocery Business Hall of Fame, submit names at Grocery Business Hall of Fame online at Hall of Fame Nomination – Grocery Business Magazine where you can also read about past recipients. Contact:Mary SciannaGrocery Business Editorial Director (905) 430-9990 marys@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Hamilton Spectator
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Grocery Business Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees
TORONTO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grocery Business Hall of Fame has announced the names of the individuals being honoured for contributions to the grocery industry and the communities they serve. Selected by a Grocery Business industry committee, the 2025 Grocery Business Hall of Fame inductees are being recognized for their service to the industry and for their commitment to supporting the growth of the grocery sector in Canada. This year, the Grocery Business Hall of Fame celebrates 18 people: two retailers, five suppliers, two industry stewards, and nine legends. Grocery Business Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Retailers Frank Gambioli, Loblaw Companies Pierre St-Laurent, Sobeys Suppliers John Anderson, Oppy Joe Dal Ferro, Finica Fine Foods Tony Luongo, Concord National/Indigo Natural Products Robert Shapiro, Robert Shapiro & Associates Ralph Younes, Unico/Primo Industry Stewardship Sylvie Cloutier, Food Transformation Council of Quebec/Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ) Gary Sands, Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) Legends Elizabeth (Liz) Beemer, Bayer (retired) Serge Darkazanli, Loblaw Companies (retired) Mark Guay, PepsiCo Foods (retired) Clarence Heppell, (Overwaitea Food Group, now Pattison Food Group, posthumous) Grant Heimpel, Zehrs (posthumous) Duncan Reith, Sobeys, A&P Canada/Miracle Food Mart (retired) Michael Rinaldi, Loblaw Companies (formerly) Paul Uys, Loblaw Companies (retired) Steve van der leest, Overwaitea Food Group (now Pattison Food Group, retired) The Grocery Business Hall of Fame was launched in 2021 and recognizes the achievements of current and past retailers and suppliers. The grocery industry is an important contributor to the Canadian economy and an essential service for communities across the country. There are more than 17,000 grocery and food retail stores across the country employing an estimated 400,000 people that generated sales of more than $156 billion in 2023. Profiles of this year's honourees will be published in the July/August issue of Grocery Business . If you are interested in nominating someone for the 2026 Grocery Business Hall of Fame, submit names at Grocery Business Hall of Fame online at Hall of Fame Nomination - Grocery Business Magazine where you can also read about past recipients. Contact: Mary Scianna Grocery Business Editorial Director (905) 430-9990 marys@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Alabama lawmakers approve reduction in state sales tax on groceries
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to a 1% reduction of the state sales tax on food , as lawmakers in both parties said families are being hurt by soaring grocery prices. The Alabama Senate voted 34-0 for the legislation that now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. The reduction, if signed into law, will lower the state sales tax on food from 3% to 2% beginning Sept. 1. Lawmakers in 2023 reduced the tax from 4% to 3%. An additional reduction to 2% was planned but hinged on budget growth that did not materialize . 'We're still one of a few states that taxes groceries. We're headed toward zero taxes, we're headed in the right direction. This is big,' Republican Rep. Danny Garrett, the sponsor of the bill, said. Garrett said the reduction, 'will benefit a broad base of Alabama.' The reduction will cost the state about $121 million annually in tax revenue that would otherwise goes to the Education Trust Fund. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.
