Dairy, Deli & Bakery

More than a third of Canadians consider themselves a foodie A new survey commissioned by the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma reveals that Canadian consumers are finding it challenging to identify authentic products at the grocer. Of the more than 1,500 Canadian consumers polled, more than half (51%) reported feeling …

Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association announces the lineup of retail concepts slated for What’s in Store Live. Our interactive marketplace will showcase innovative and aspirational merchandising located on the show floor of IDDBA 19. This year’s concepts (by department) are: Cake New traditions/ holiday creation, which …

This incredible fan favourite flavour makes its debut in Canada this March TORONTO, ON (March 18, 2019) – Halo Top Creamery announces a new seasonal flavour, Blueberry Crumble, available nationwide beginning in March. Loaded with pieces of flaky pie crust and mouth-watering blueberry swirls, this limited-edition flavour brings a new level of …

Fanaost, an aged gouda made by Norwegian cheesemaker, Ostegården, has been named World Champion Cheese at the 31st edition of the World Cheese Awards in Bergen, Norway. Produced from a herd of just 12 cows on a farm less than 20km from Bergen, Fanaost rose to the top among a record …

Bothwell Cheese is celebrating after their Non-GMO Project Verified Old White Cheddar took home the award for Best West Cheese at the Canadian Cheese Awards held on June 6, 2018, in Toronto, Ont. This is the second big win for the Non-GMO Cheddars, which also took home first place at …

Bäckerhaus Veit named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Toronto, ON – March 8, 2018 – Bäckerhaus Veit, a female-owned artisan bread company, was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2018 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the …

NEWS FROM IDDBA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12-21-17 What’s in Store 2018— Specialty Drives Cheese Purchases Madison, Wis. — Consumers are most interested in new cheese varieties with in-store deli being an important place for experiencing specialty cheese — showcasing the largest share of dollars (66% or 2/3) of cheese sales. …

A Panettone cutting demo took place December 9th at noon coast to coast across 100 Loblaw banners including Fortinos, Provigo, Zehrs, YIG, CityMarket, Atlantic Superstores and select Loblaw stores . The 5kg Panettone, supplied by Aurora Importing, was huge and the cutting turned into a smashing which was even more dramatic.  You could say “it …

December 2017 – This month, Puratos Canada rolled out their new website. The enhanced website further strengthens Puratos’ strategy to act as a partner to its customers. Developed in response to feedback that customers were seeking inspiration for their end products that can be created using the ingredients Puratos supplies, …

November 30 2017 A classic, creamy eggnog with a kiss of nutmeg to spice up your Holidays Happy Planet Creamery, the organic, grass-fed, farm to table dairy brand, is launching a grass fed eggnog that is guaranteed to make celebrating holiday traditions with friends and family even more enjoyable thanks …