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PITTSBURGH and CHICAGO, April 12, 2021 /CNW/ – Kraft Heinz announced today that Kelly Fleming has been named Chief Category and Brand Officer for Kraft Heinz Canada. Kelly brings more than a decade of industry and leadership experience to the Kraft Heinz Canada team. From visionary strategy to driving business growth, Kelly builds high-performing, agile teams and an …
April, 2021
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13 April
Independent grocers are a dying breed
Most Canadians wouldn’t know that a lot of the innovation we’ve seen in food retailing in Canada has come from independents By Sylvain Charlebois Professor in Food Distribution and Policy Dalhousie University Most of us wouldn’t know if we were in an independently owned and operated grocery store unless a …
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13 April
True Büch Kombucha Partners with iLevel Management Inc.
Canada, April 2021 – True Büch Kombucha is pleased to announce their partnership with iLevel Management, Inc. iLevel Management will be acting as the True Büch sales broker to Natural Health Food stores, Mass Retail, Food Service and Drug Stores in Canada. “The team at True Büch is excited to be working with …
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13 April
Hussmann and Takeoff Technologies Announce Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Innovation in Grocery E-Commerce
Hussmann and Takeoff to provide a scalable and profitable eGrocery Micro-Fulfillment solution. WALTHAM, MA and BRIDGETON, MO – Takeoff Technologies and Hussmann Corporation, a Panasonic company, have launched a strategic alliance aimed to improve food retailer flexibility to grow with changing shopper needs. Under the alliance, Takeoff will become Hussmann’s strategic …
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12 April
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America Announced Cancellation of Its 2021 Edition
Next edition to be held March 13-15, 2022 Portland, Maine (April 6, 2021) – In light of ongoing public health concerns caused by the pandemic, Diversified Communications, organizer of Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, has reluctantly determined it would be impossible to hold an event in Boston this …
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12 April
Kruger Products Unveils Reimagine 2030, its New 10-Year Sustainable Development Strategy
The company announces four new targets to reduce its environmental footprint in key areas, with flexibility to add to its commitments as it continues to grow over the next decade. MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 7, 2021 /CNW/ – Kruger Products L.P. has launched its new sustainable development strategy, Reimagine 2030: transformative growth …
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12 April
Nabati Foods Chick’n Burger Nominated for National Food Award
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nabati Foods Global Inc. (CSE: MEAL Reserved) (“Nabati Global” or the “Company”), a plant-based food tech company offering whole, natural, plant-based foods for health conscious consumers, has its plant-based Chick’n Burger nominated as a finalist for the best new products of …
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9 April
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER TRAILBLAZER, PARTAKE BREWING, EXPANDS TO AN ADDITIONAL 11 STATES AND WASHINGTON D.C.
Award-Winning Beer Brand Fuels Rapid Growth with Expansion in its Mission to Transform the Non-Alcoholic Category CALGARY, AB (March, 29, 2021) – Category leader in the non-alcoholic beer space, Partake Brewing, announced today its second major expansion plan to further its U.S. footprint. The North American low-calorie, low-carbohydrate craft non-alcoholic beer …
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9 April
Finalists for 28th Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Announced
2020 new product trends reflect Canadians’ continued interest in plant-based food products and an increase of in-home cooking. New specialty award will recognize excellence in ethnic products TORONTO, April 8, 2021: – Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is excited to reveal the finalists for the 28th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards. The 28th Annual Canadian …
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7 April
Righteous Gelato is named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers!
April 6th, 2021 (Calgary, Alberta) Righteous Gelato is honoured as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers announced by Mediacorp Canada Inc, organizers of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. The Canada’s Top Employer Program seeks out industry game changers and companies using best practices or innovative programs that …