• 📍 Vancouver Convention Centre East Building, Vancouver 📅 April 14 & 15, 2025

About GSF

GSF® is the premier event for the grocery and specialty food industry — the ultimate destination for innovation, collaboration, and business growth.

GSF is the Global Platform for Grocery Innovation

This is where industry leaders connect, forge partnerships, and where visionary brands unveil cutting-edge products and strategies that shape the future of grocery and specialty food.

Produced by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Grocery & Specialty Food West is the only event that brings together every facet of the grocery trade under one roof.

Grocery & Specialty Food West features top retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers in categories ranging from food services and technology to equipment, finance, and beyond. It also offers a robust conference program, where influential industry experts and innovators address the trends and challenges that matter most in today’s market.

Redefined. Reimagined.

The grocery and specialty food industry thrives on innovation and connection, continually reshaping how businesses grow and communities thrive.

Each year, food retailers from across Canada, including specialty grocers, independents, major chains, and warehouse operators, gather at the two-day event to expand their businesses. There are ample opportunities for networking, collaboration, and growth. The mornings commence with a full schedule of conferences and workshops, where both retailers and manufacturers can learn from industry leaders about trends and best practices. In the afternoons, the trade show and events provide another chance for collaboration with partners.

Additionally, exhibitors at the event will have the option to sell on the floor, enhancing opportunities between trading partners and suppliers. This feature creates a favorable business atmosphere, where exhibiting companies may offer “Trade Show Specials” to retailers, including special prices, in-ad coupons, unique merchandise packages, reduced minimums, or free shipping, among others. Don’t wait, exhibit today and unlock a world of growth opportunities.

Guides and Manual

Whether you’re an industry professional, an exhibitor, or a member of the media, access everything you need to make the most of your experience at Grocery & Specialty Food West.

Hotel & Travel

Make your trip to Grocery & Specialty Food West seamless and affordable. Exhibitors and attendees can take advantage of exclusive discounts on flights and hotels.

For Exhibitors

We’ve crafted a suite of tools and resources to help you make the most of your experience and achieve success at Grocery & Specialty Food West.

For Media

For media inquiries regarding Grocery & Specialty Food West, we offer exclusive access to event highlights, interviews, and press materials. Our

GSF is the Stage for Grocery Innovations

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
GROCERY FUTURE
INNOVATIONS
INDUSTRY NETWORKING

Today, we embrace a transformative moment where ideas become actions, and progress drives meaningful change. GSF® is evolving to reflect the boundless opportunities and dynamic spirit of this industry.

Sponsors

Lead Media Sponsor

Grocery & Specialty Food West is Canada’s premier western grocery trade show, bringing together retailers and manufacturers from across the nation to discover new innovations, network, and build relationships within the grocery industry. GSFW is dedicated towards helping you grow your business and build relations with key retailers.

Exhibit:
Rolster Taylor
RTaylor@cfig.ca

Sponsorship:
Marketing@cfig.ca

Events/Conference:
Events@cfig.ca

Information:

Exhibitor List
Floor plan

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