News Releases

October, 2020

• 22 October

  Very Good Butchers to Expand Across Canada

  

  The Very Good Food Company Announces Distribution Partnership with North America’s Leading Wholesale Distributor and Expanded Points of Retail Vancouver, British Columbia, October 22, 2020 – The Very Good Food Company Inc. (CSE: VERY) (OTCQB: VRYYF) (FSE : OSI) (“VGFC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a new wholesale distribution partner in Canada and an …
• 21 October

  25 Years of Sustainability: Raincoast Trading Products now MSC Certified

  

  DELTA, B.C.- All Raincoast Trading (Raincoast) canned salmon and tuna products are now MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certified and eco-labelled, solidifying the company’s position as a sustainability leader in the retail packaged seafood category and allowing consumers to make an informed and responsible choice when shopping. “The Raincoast brand was …
• 21 October

  THE NGA SHOW ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR IN-PERSON EVENT IN MAY

  

  CLARION EVENTS & NATIONAL GROCERS ASSOCIATION RELEASE NEW DATES FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW, AND ADDITIONAL NGA SHOW EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2021   Trumbull, CT, October 21, 2020 – The National Grocers Association and Clarion Events Food & Beverage Group have announced today new dates for the annual conference and trade …
• 21 October

  Bio-K Plus International is expanding its portfolio of probiotic products and is launching a new line of functional beverages infused with probiotics

  

  The Bio-K+ Essential line is aimed at the modern consumer looking to support their active and healthy lifestyle. Laval, Quebec, October 21, 2020 – Bio-K Plus International Inc. (Bio-K Plus), pioneer in the probiotic sector and leader in the biotech industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its new line of functional beverages, Essential. Focused on offering premium quality probiotics that make a real …
• 20 October

  Retail Council of Canada 2020 Canadian Grand Prix “Call for Submissions”

  

  CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards recognizes the best in new products in the Canadian market in the consumer-packaged goods  and private brand sectors. With the objectives of encouraging manufacturers to develop and market innovative and trending food industry distribution products and to provide Canadians with exceptional value and quality. (For …
• 16 October

  Arctic Chiller Now Providing Custom Hand Sanitizer

  

  Take your customer service to the next level with custom label hand sanitizer. Arctic Chiller now has hand sanitizer in a range of sizes available to order! Both gel and liquid hand sanitizers are available with complete custom label options to represent your brand. Health Canada Approved – NPN Liquid: …
• 16 October

  Save-On-Foods teams up with 4-H to expand youth clubs across Western Canada

  

  (October 15, 2020 – Langley, B.C.) Western Canada’s largest grocery retailer, Save-On-Foods, is partnering with the 4-H programs in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to help connect young leaders of tomorrow with 4-H youth clubs in hundreds of communities.  “We are proud to support 4-H in its mission to develop …
• 15 October

  IDDBA Publishes Monthly COVID-19 Impact Report

  

  Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) published their monthly COVID-19 Impact report. IDDBA’s COVID-19 Impact report includes updates to the COVID-19 situation with interest in Bakery, Dairy, Deli Meat, Deli Cheese, and Deli Prepared. Readers will find in this report that throughout September, food spending at …
• 9 October

  The Very Good Food Company Inc. Announces Record Holiday Sales, New Distribution Partner & Production Increase

  

  Vancouver, British Columbia, October 9, 2020 – The Very Good Food Company Inc. (CSE: VERY) (OTC: VRYYF) (FSE: 0SI) (“VGFC” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce record orders for its popular holiday item “The Stuffed Beast”, an increase in production volume out of the Victoria facility, and the addition of …
• 9 October

  New survey highlights that Canadians support Government doing more to encourage investment in farming and food sectors

  

  (Ottawa) October 8, 2020 – Now, more than ever, Canadians want their food to be grown and processed here at home and encourage government support of the country’s agri-food sector. A sentiment heard loud and clear in a recent survey completed by Abacus Data on behalf of the Dairy Processors …