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CPMA 2026 Retail Tour Toronto

Longo's was the first stop of the day for the retail tour.
Longo's was the first stop of the day for the retail tour.
This Driscoll’s berry basket, set up for the Longo’s chain, offers special member pricing on the company’s berries.
This Driscoll’s berry basket, set up for the Longo’s chain, offers special member pricing on the company’s berries.
Longo’s recently added “steps” to its fresh berry shelving which has increased sales.
Longo’s recently added “steps” to its fresh berry shelving which has increased sales.
Colored, full size, baby, shredded and carrot sticks on display.
Colored, full size, baby, shredded and carrot sticks on display.
Large heads of cauliflower from the U.S.
Large heads of cauliflower from the U.S.
Bags of cherries sit right next to jars of double cream.
Bags of cherries sit right next to jars of double cream.
Grab-and-go halves and slices of watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe and papaya.
Grab-and-go halves and slices of watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe and papaya.
Fresh-looking white dates.
Fresh-looking white dates.
Shoppers can buy freshly made guacamole themselves or pick up avocados, jalapenos, limes and chips all in one spot.
Shoppers can buy freshly made guacamole themselves or pick up avocados, jalapenos, limes and chips all in one spot.
Ontario grown Heirloom tomatoes earn their own display.
Ontario grown Heirloom tomatoes earn their own display.
Longo’s orange juice bar with oranges from Egypt, does approximately $6,600 in sales weekly.
Longo’s orange juice bar with oranges from Egypt, does approximately $6,600 in sales weekly.
It’s not often that Canadian shoppers walk in the front door of a retailer and see trays of fresh jackfruit from Vietnam on display.
It’s not often that Canadian shoppers walk in the front door of a retailer and see trays of fresh jackfruit from Vietnam on display.
Shoppers can select from 1 lb. packs of organic kiwi and red kiwi.
Shoppers can select from 1 lb. packs of organic kiwi and red kiwi.
Some impressively large cantaloupes and watermelons.
Some impressively large cantaloupes and watermelons.
This display features both loose and packaged regular and exotic mushrooms. At the bottom of the display is an explainer about the different varieties of mushrooms and what they’re best used for.
This display features both loose and packaged regular and exotic mushrooms. At the bottom of the display is an explainer about the different varieties of mushrooms and what they’re best used for.
Banners below Ontario-grown produce remind shoppers about the importance of buying local.
Banners below Ontario-grown produce remind shoppers about the importance of buying local.
Location, location, location: Ontario greenhouse-grown strawberries get a prime display spot by the front door of the store.
Location, location, location: Ontario greenhouse-grown strawberries get a prime display spot by the front door of the store.
Many, many varieties of pears get the push with shoppers.
Many, many varieties of pears get the push with shoppers.
A colorful assortment of sweet and spicy peppers.
A colorful assortment of sweet and spicy peppers.
Fuyu persimmons from Brazil.
Fuyu persimmons from Brazil.
More grab and go–this time on cubed butternut squash, sweet potato, root vegetable medley, sweet potato fries, beets and turnips.
More grab and go–this time on cubed butternut squash, sweet potato, root vegetable medley, sweet potato fries, beets and turnips.
A wall of branded leafy green and salad blends sit right next to...
A wall of branded leafy green and salad blends sit right next to...
…a wall of private label leafy green and salad blends.
…a wall of private label leafy green and salad blends.
Sizeable stalks of purple asparagus from Mexico.
Sizeable stalks of purple asparagus from Mexico.
Shoppers are encouraged to try fresh Queen Garnet plums from Australia.
Shoppers are encouraged to try fresh Queen Garnet plums from Australia.
U.S. black kale, kohlrabi, parsley root and collard greens plus Canadian parsnips.
U.S. black kale, kohlrabi, parsley root and collard greens plus Canadian parsnips.
This downtown Loblaws location was once the arena for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
This downtown Loblaws location was once the arena for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
As evidenced by this maple leaf on the floor signifying center ice.
As evidenced by this maple leaf on the floor signifying center ice.
A long row of many loose apple varieties for shoppers to choose from.
A long row of many loose apple varieties for shoppers to choose from.
Jars of Kimchee flank rows of Asian greens.
Jars of Kimchee flank rows of Asian greens.
On the other side of the loose apples are bags of apples, including the store’s value Naturally Imperfect brand.
On the other side of the loose apples are bags of apples, including the store’s value Naturally Imperfect brand.
Many types of bagged citrus including red grapefruit from Morocco, oranges from Spain, Orri mandarins from Israel and Halo mandarins from the USA.
Many types of bagged citrus including red grapefruit from Morocco, oranges from Spain, Orri mandarins from Israel and Halo mandarins from the USA.
Bags of Canadian Russet and yellow potatoes offered at everyday low pricing.
Bags of Canadian Russet and yellow potatoes offered at everyday low pricing.
Loose citrus from Spain, Israel and South Africa.
Loose citrus from Spain, Israel and South Africa.
Purple eggplant and value-bagged zucchini, both out of Mexico.
Purple eggplant and value-bagged zucchini, both out of Mexico.
Chayote and aloe from Mexico along with turmeric and ginger.
Chayote and aloe from Mexico along with turmeric and ginger.
Everyday low pricing on this bin of Chilean grapes.
Everyday low pricing on this bin of Chilean grapes.
Organic red, green and black kale from the U.S.
Organic red, green and black kale from the U.S.
Packaged lettuces largely from Canada though some is also from the U.S.
Packaged lettuces largely from Canada though some is also from the U.S.
Loose beefsteak and roma tomatoes.
Loose beefsteak and roma tomatoes.
L-R: Shoppers can pick from conventional mini cucumbers from Canada, Naturally Imperfect Canadian cucumbers or organic mini cucumbers from Mexico.
L-R: Shoppers can pick from conventional mini cucumbers from Canada, Naturally Imperfect Canadian cucumbers or organic mini cucumbers from Mexico.
Lots of grab and go packs of mini cucumbers and tomatoes–branded and otherwise.
Lots of grab and go packs of mini cucumbers and tomatoes–branded and otherwise.
A plentiful display of organic white, button, sliced, cremini and oyster mushrooms.
A plentiful display of organic white, button, sliced, cremini and oyster mushrooms.
Many sweet onions from Peru, Texas and Georgia.
Many sweet onions from Peru, Texas and Georgia.
Canadian onions and carrots on sale.
Canadian onions and carrots on sale.
California peaches have arrived.
California peaches have arrived.
Clamshells of Chilean plums.
Clamshells of Chilean plums.
Tray-packed Russet potatoes, bagged sweet potatoes, Naturally Imperfect potatoes, bagged Russets and more.
Tray-packed Russet potatoes, bagged sweet potatoes, Naturally Imperfect potatoes, bagged Russets and more.
Grab and go bags of vegetables.
Grab and go bags of vegetables.
This Bestco Fresh Foods is located downtown Toronto in a very urban setting catering to office workers and condo dwellers.
This Bestco Fresh Foods is located downtown Toronto in a very urban setting catering to office workers and condo dwellers.
A mix of Asian greens, including Bok Choy and Baby Napa Cabbage, are displayed together.
A mix of Asian greens, including Bok Choy and Baby Napa Cabbage, are displayed together.
Asian pears sold three to a tray.
Asian pears sold three to a tray.
Wrapped sizable heads of cabbage.
Wrapped sizable heads of cabbage.
Bags of Canadian Honeycrisp apples piled high.
Bags of Canadian Honeycrisp apples piled high.
Drinking coconuts with straws and young coconuts.
Drinking coconuts with straws and young coconuts.
Large cuts of pumpkin and winter melon.
Large cuts of pumpkin and winter melon.
Sizeable white dragon fruit.
Sizeable white dragon fruit.
Fresh Barhi dates, lychee that’s marked as flown by air and Golden kiwi.
Fresh Barhi dates, lychee that’s marked as flown by air and Golden kiwi.
Strawberries, Toucan papayas, pomegranates and apples–fruits that don’t often share shelf space right beside each other.
Strawberries, Toucan papayas, pomegranates and apples–fruits that don’t often share shelf space right beside each other.
A colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables of all kinds including grapes, blueberries, kiwis, cherry tomatoes, persimmons, star fruit and more.
A colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables of all kinds including grapes, blueberries, kiwis, cherry tomatoes, persimmons, star fruit and more.
Two packs of fuzzy squash from Mexico.
Two packs of fuzzy squash from Mexico.
Beautiful packaging for a large box of Longan.
Beautiful packaging for a large box of Longan.
Lots of freshly packed orange-colored Loquat in clamshells.
Lots of freshly packed orange-colored Loquat in clamshells.
Vacuum-packed peeled sugar cane.
Vacuum-packed peeled sugar cane.
Trios of Spanish persimmons in long clamshells.
Trios of Spanish persimmons in long clamshells.
Purple potatoes are packaged and on the store shelf just above sweet potatoes.
Purple potatoes are packaged and on the store shelf just above sweet potatoes.
Sun mangoes sold in pairs.
Sun mangoes sold in pairs.
The fragile wax apples are packaged tight and sold as a foursome.
The fragile wax apples are packaged tight and sold as a foursome.
Sleeves of Fertile oranges, a variety known for its high Brix level, from China.
Sleeves of Fertile oranges, a variety known for its high Brix level, from China.
This Sobeys location is conveniently located right nearby the Ontario Food Terminal.
This Sobeys location is conveniently located right nearby the Ontario Food Terminal.
Ontario Honeycrisp apples and U.S. Granny Smith apples flank wedges of store brand Brie cheese.
Ontario Honeycrisp apples and U.S. Granny Smith apples flank wedges of store brand Brie cheese.
Loose and bagged red mangoes and Atualfo mangoes share a display space.
Loose and bagged red mangoes and Atualfo mangoes share a display space.
Avocado toast anyone? This avocado display features bags of mini baguette slices in the middle.
Avocado toast anyone? This avocado display features bags of mini baguette slices in the middle.
Bags of Egyptian oranges are on special.
Bags of Egyptian oranges are on special.
Bagged Brussels sprouts and green beans give shoppers and grab-and-go option.
Bagged Brussels sprouts and green beans give shoppers and grab-and-go option.
Blackberries, raspberries and blueberries are stocked alongside prepacked pots of chocolate fondue.
Blackberries, raspberries and blueberries are stocked alongside prepacked pots of chocolate fondue.
Blackberries on special greet customers as they walk in the door.
Blackberries on special greet customers as they walk in the door.
Large heads of Ontario green cabbage are also on sale.
Large heads of Ontario green cabbage are also on sale.
Hami melons are in a special bin next to the cut melons.
Hami melons are in a special bin next to the cut melons.
A variety of hot chili pepper packs to choose from.
A variety of hot chili pepper packs to choose from.
Lots and lots of cut-fruit options–from party trays to snackable cups.
Lots and lots of cut-fruit options–from party trays to snackable cups.
These griller roaster packs feature yams, mushrooms and cubed butternut squash.
These griller roaster packs feature yams, mushrooms and cubed butternut squash.
Right next to the Chilean red grapes on display close to the front of the store is this sampling station that doesn't require an attendant.
Right next to the Chilean red grapes on display close to the front of the store is this sampling station that doesn't require an attendant.
A wall of vegetables get the misting treatment.
A wall of vegetables get the misting treatment.
Red grapes get cozy with flowers as a Mother’s Day suggestion for shoppers.
Red grapes get cozy with flowers as a Mother’s Day suggestion for shoppers.
Bags of Ontario yellow onions are piled high.
Bags of Ontario yellow onions are piled high.
Sobeys recently moved its organic produce to within the same segment of the store to make it more convenient for shoppers.
Sobeys recently moved its organic produce to within the same segment of the store to make it more convenient for shoppers.
Whole pineapples sit behind containers of peeled and cored pineapples on ice.
Whole pineapples sit behind containers of peeled and cored pineapples on ice.
Clamshells of grape, cocktail, medley and Campari tomatoes are stacked high.
Clamshells of grape, cocktail, medley and Campari tomatoes are stacked high.
Much like the apples and Brie cheese, hothouse tomatoes are shelved next to containers of fresh mozzarella.
Much like the apples and Brie cheese, hothouse tomatoes are shelved next to containers of fresh mozzarella.
Large watermelons in bins are already sitting out on the retail floor.
Large watermelons in bins are already sitting out on the retail floor.