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Partnering with Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., the new retail innovation lab at McGill’s Bensadoun School of Retail Management will enable ground-breaking research and test innovations, including frictionless technologies MONTREAL, Jan. 14, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – McGill University and Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announce their partnership in the launch of a retail innovation lab at the Bensadoun School of Retail …
January, 2021
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19 January
A Healthy Start with Hummus
Sabra Canada kicks off 2021 with flavourful new plant-based protein SKU & convenience sizing Toronto, ON (January 19, 2021) – The beginning of the new year is typically the time when thoughts turn to eating better foods, starting a new exercise routine and shaking things up. As many Canadians approach …
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18 January
Empire Second Announces Third Voilà Home-Delivery Customer Fulfilment Centre Announced to Serve Alberta Market In 2023
Empire, parent company of Sobeys/Safeway, has announced plans to launch it’s third customer fulfilment center (“CFC”) in Calgary, Alberta in 2023. “We are now ready and well positioned to take the next meaningful step forward in our plans to win the ecommerce battle in Canada,” said Mr. Medline. “It’s time …
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18 January
Gatik and Loblaw Deploy Canada’s First Autonomous Delivery Fleet
Gatik, a technology company deploying autonomous vehicles for B2B short-haul middle-mile logistics, today announced a multi-year partnership with Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L, “Loblaw”) to deploy a fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles in Toronto, Ontario. Beginning January 2021, Gatik will provide Loblaw with a safe, reliable, contactless delivery solution for transporting multi-temperature …
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18 January
Food Safety training through AFPA
Interested in Food Safety training through AFPA? Implementing SQF Systems – Quality Systems for Food Manufacturing – 2 days – 12-Jan Virtual BRCGS Issue 8 Site Training 2 days – 26-Jan Virtual GMP, Preventive Controls & HACCP Implementation Training 2 days – 26-Jan Virtual Introduction to HACCP 1day – 2-Feb …
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18 January
WHITTAKER’S CHOCOLATE BRINGS A TASTE OF NEW ZEALAND TO CANADA WITH LAUNCH OF BESPOKE WEBSITE
New Zealand’s ‘Most Trusted and Most Loved Brand’ continues to satisfy the Canadian sweet tooth NEW ZEALAND (January 15, 2020) – With international borders remaining closed to travel, iconic chocolatier, Whittaker’s, has brought a taste of New Zealand to Canada with the launch of its brand new Canadian website. The …
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18 January
Rabba to open new market location in Regent Park featuring shop-in-shop pilot concept with Paramount Fine Foods
‘Rabba Kitchen – by Paramount’ set to pilot as part of new location, opening early 2021 TORONTO, December 17, 2020 – Rabba Fine Foods will open a new local market in Regent Park in early 2021 and it will feature a pilot concept sure to please Toronto-area palates and taste …
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18 January
Coronavirus: The Catalyst for E-Commerce.
By: Mike Yeo COVID-19 fast tracks the need for stronger E-Commerce platforms. While the grocery industry has seen its sales rise dramatically because of COVID-19 ‘s impact, physical brick and mortar stores have seen much less traffic and grocers are challenged to find new ways to engage with their customers. …
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18 January
Why a convenience store giant wants to be a grocer
By Sylvain Charlebois Professor Dalhousie University Couche-Tard has a reputation of generating value by polishing hidden gems in companies like Carrefour We heard this week that Alimentation Couche-Tard is looking at acquiring European-based Carrefour, the seventh largest food retailer in the world. Buying a grocery chain would be a …
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14 January
Crew Marketing Partners Putting Best Food Forward
Canadian Agency Helps Local Food & Beverage Brands Shine Through Pandemic Toronto, Ontario – January 13, 2021 – Crew Marketing Partners is kicking off the new year with a new focus – to help Canadian food and beverage companies achieve results in a fast-changing and evolving COVID-era world. Over 13 …