May / 2016
Food Distribution Guy  Newsletter




In last week's edition of the National post (4/29/2016) there is a heart warming story about a 9 year old girl who got lost in the bush around her Frog Lake First Nations community. She was found safe at the 7:00am the next morning thanks to the warmth and protection of her three pet dogs. 

It shows how dogs can be very loyal to their owners and companions

I am confident Mickey, Sasha and Grover would do the same for my fiancé or myself. Sasha would be the night guard to ensure no other animals could come within striking distance of us. Despite their size, Jack Russell Terriers exhibit no fear. Mickey and Grover would be our search party, especially Grover as he has a love for all humans and would find a way to locate someone who could help us. Either that or his sneezing attacks would be heard by our search party. 

Every abandoned dog deserves a loving home. They are humans best friend. If it is in your heart to foster a dog, I encourage you to visit the dog breeds website. The website for Jack Russell Terrier is below.


NEW! GUEST BLOGGER SERIES
Commencing this month we shall feature a guest blogger or videographer who will share their insights into Canada's food market sector. This month we are pleased to feature:

1. Dana McCauley, Executive Director - Food Starter.
www.foodstarter.ca . As part of her Food Trends TV series, this month Dana discusses the importance of the baby boomer consumer sector.
2. Kalman Emanuel, - MK. www.mk.ca. Mk is Canada's Kosher certifier. This month Kalman evolves into the ever growing market of Kosher.
 
The love and dedication I have for my rescued dogs is what I bring to our clients business. T he grocery sector is extremely competitive and intimidating. Our objectives is to ensure our clients enjoy a long and successful stay within Canada's grocery sector.  

Food Distribution Guy is Canada's first independently operated marketing - brand management service dedicated to the food and beverage sector. Unlike a distributor who gets clients brands listed, we go one-step further, 

         We Help Our Clients Get and Stay Listed!
 
We invite you or a friend you may know to visit our website.  
So if you are working hard on trying to get yourself listed or know of a small business facing this predicament, let's do coffee. I'll give you all sorts of tips and I'll even buy you an espresso.

"Follow Your Heart, It Won't Lead You Astray".

Richard 
Happenings In The Canadian Grocery Sector
He re are some interesting stories from the Canadian grocery and food sector for the month of May.    
 

Canada's Most Trusted Retailers
In a study undertaken by BrandSpark, consumers were  asked to name the retailers they considered their most trusted in 16 household and personal shopping categories. Shoppers Drug Mart is the most trusted in health/pharmacy and beauty/personal care, and Real Canadian Superstore is the most trusted supermarket.

Labelling of GMO in Food
A Quebec social and environmental advocacy group are calling for mandatory labelling of genetically modified organisms (or GMOs) of foods in la belle province. Vermont was the first jurisdiction in North America to establish mandatory labelling. Will the Canadian Government make it mandatory here?

Back on Centre Stage
Centre store food departments such as grocery, frozen and dairy, are up $3.1B in the last 5 years. So, how come everyone thinks the aisle is dead?

Loblaw Expansion Plan
This past month Loblaw announced plans to open 50 new stores and renovate 150 others. The plans are expected to create 5,000 in-store jobs and 15,000 construction jobs.

Longo's Turns 60 Years Old
From humble beginnings to 60 years old. What started as a 1,500 square foot store in Toronto, this independent chains has evolved into 29 stores across the GTA with 3 more planned over the next 18-months. 
SUCCESS STORIES
This past month we successfully secured Western Canada food distribution for 2 of our clients:

Yomm Beverages - Canadian based Hibiscus tea manufacturer - www.yommbeverages.com

Smart Fx - Canadian based All Natural drink manufacturer -  www.naturaldrink.com


Issue: 17
MONTHLY BLOG
The Canadian economy 
continues to deliver average growth. Food prices are on the rise. With this comes the emergence of the "Discount Shopper" This months blog dwells into who the discount shopper is.

GUEST VIDEOGRAPHER. 
DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE BABY BOOMER
Though millennials are the emerging consumer sector to target, as Dana McCauley, Executive Director - Food Starter explains,   don't forget that baby boomers are still influential at the grocery store!



GUEST BLOG -
EMERGENCE OF THE KOSHER MARKET
The Kosher market is quietly expanding under the radar screen in Canada's grocery sector? Did you know this market is worth an estimated $2.5B dollars? Mr. Kalman Emanuel - MK ( www.mk.ca ) dwells into this emerging market.

THE RISE OF FOOD PRICES IN SUPERMARKET
Though the inflation rate for March was a cool 1.3%, food prices were up 3.6% in March after rising 3.9% in February.

BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR CANADIAN FOOD MANUFACTURERS
Though Canadian consumer spending is weak, the Canadian conference board forecasts Canada's food manufacturing industry will grow by 2.1% this year.
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