Oppy has opened a new, significantly expanded office and warehouse facility in south Calgary, bolstering its service capabilities across the Prairies and strengthening its long-term commitment to western Canada.

Rouses Markets is acquiring 10 grocery store locations in Louisiana and Mississippi from Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie. With these additions, Rouses will have 76 stores across the Gulf Coast. 

“These Winn-Dixie stores have served their neighborhoods for many years," said CEO Donny Rouse. "We’re proud to welcome them, their team members and their customers into the Rouses Markets family.”

The Little Potato Company is celebrating the holidays with its third annual “A Little Holiday Happiness Is…” campaign and sweepstakes. During the busy holiday season, the company continues to bring Little Moments of Happiness and relief to families with its popular line of easy-to-prepare Little Potatoes. Running through early January 2025, the annual digital brand campaign and in-store POS and online sweepstakes offer families several chances to win grocery prizes and bring a little ease and happiness to the busyness of the holidays.

Armin Lakovic has been promoted to operations manager of the Allen Lund Co.'s Des Moines, IA, office.

Lakovic has more than 15 years of experience in the supply chain industry. He has been with the Allen Lund Co. for over five years, spending time in various roles from carrier relations to account management, establishing a background in developing relationships and efficient operations.

The Government of Ontario awarded Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Award for Promotional Excellence at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals, businesses and organizations that demonstrate innovative and impactful promotional efforts encouraging consumers to choose agri-food products grown and made in Ontario.

Last week the Trump administration announced new tariff exemptions for a range of goods not produced domestically in sufficient quantities, including certain produce products.