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Farm Credit Canada invites the media to attend the Future of Food Conference – in person – being held on Canada’s Agriculture Day, in Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Connect, celebrate and learn about innovation as the Future of Food Conference focuses on the opportunities that exist for …
January, 2023
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30 January
CHFA Industry Night Out Calgary Edition
February 8th – 5:30 – 8:00 PM The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) is bringing their Industry Night Out to Calgary! If you’re in the natural, organic and wellness industry, join us on February 8th at Sub Rosa to connect with friends and colleagues, enjoy a cocktail or two and …
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29 January
New from SunRype
Slim Orange Passion FruitSunRype – Launches New National Tropical FlavourWith sugar and calorie reduction remaining top of mind for consumers today, SunRype makes it easier to enjoy lower calorie beverages with its Slim products. With only 1g of sugar, 10 calories per 250mL serving, and no aspartame, Slim is the …
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28 January
What’s new from SunRype?
Oasis HydraFruitPeachy innovationPopular with consumers seeking better refreshments for a healthier lifestyle, Oasis HydraFruit is expanding its lineup of fruit juice and water beverages with a new Peach flavour, in supermarkets everywhere. Absolutely no added sugar or artificial sweeteners! Allen’s CranberryA new Canadian classicCanada’s iconic juice brand of 80+ years, …
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23 January
New carbon-captured bar soap hits retail shelves at Calgary Co-op stores this month
The Cal & Gary’s “Friendly Soap for Friendly People” is made from carbon captured at the retailer’s head office on Macleod Trail Starting January 16, 2022, Calgarians can find a unique bar soap at their local Calgary Co-op. The retailer’s private brand, Cal & Gary’s, will offer a carbon captured …
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23 January
Canadians come clean on product hoarding
We’ve all heard about, or maybe even been affected by product shortages since the start of COVID. We asked 1,106 of our Canadian agents to come clean about whether or not they stocked up on in-demand products since the start of the pandemic. You can see their answers in the …
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23 January
SOTI Research Finds Canadian Retailers Must Master Hybrid Shopping Experiences to Meet Consumer Expectations
Global research finds Canadian consumers will look at shipping and delivery tracking, multiple return touchpoints and sustainable shopping options before making a final purchase Mississauga, CANADA – January 11, 2023 – The retail sector is officially taking on the hybrid business model. The way consumers shop has radically changed once …
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23 January
Mikra to Enter Mainstream Health Food Market with Functional Nutrition Bar Line
Research & development phase is complete; production will begin in spring 2023 TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lifeist Wellness Inc. (“Lifeist” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LFST) (FRANKFURT: M5B) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF), a health-tech company that leverages advancements in science and technology to build breakthrough companies that transform human wellness, …
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23 January
Grocer code of conduct could help reduce loss of trust in the sector
Grocers need to be more accountable to themselves and the public By Sylvain Charlebois A grocer code of conduct is coming to Canada. The United Kingdom and Australia, where grocer oligopolies exist, have a similar code already. This is great news for consumers; in fact, it should be considered a …
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23 January
A Cheesy Celebration with Summer Fresh®
Let’s get cheesy with Summer Fresh®! Whether you are waiting for the BIG GAME or just excited to see Rihanna perform at the halftime show, it’s time to celebrate and enjoy with family and friends. Here at Summer Fresh®, we work hard to deliver the best products with the finest …