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OUR ASSOCIATION
The Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD) is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing and promoting the grocery and foodservice distribution industry in Canada, at both regional and national levels.
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OUR INDUSTRY
CCGD members represent approximately $121 billion in retail sales, of which $42 billion comes from the foodservice sector.  Together our members employ over 428,000 Canadians in more than 12,000 communities across Canada.

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MISSION
To be the voice and information hub for the grocery industry in Canada, providing best in class services for member companies, by effectively advocating best practices, industry standards and a common position on issues to:
bullet Enhance the industry's competitiveness
bullet Profile a pro-consumer position
bullet Provide members with an early warning on issues
bullet Create an international data source of non-proprietary business information
bullet Protect and enhance the industry's profile

CCGD’s goals and objectives will be realized through domestic and international alliances, representing consumers, distributors and trading partners.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
bullet Public Policy – advancing member interests at the federal, provincial (and municipal) levels.
bullet Supply Chain Efficiency – developing and implementing best practices with our trading partners.
bullet Industry Communications – providing early warning and industry positions on issues, crisis readiness and management.
bullet Conferences and Events – providing leading edge programs to facilitate industry networking, learning and new product promotion.
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HISTORY
The Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD) was established in 1919 under the name Canadian Wholesale Grocers Association, and was operated on a part-time basis until the mid-forties. By 1962, with changes in the distribution systems, the emergence of corporate chains and growing membership, the association name was changed to the Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors (CCGD).