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New products reflect consumer demand for healthier foods and more exotic flavours TORONTO, May 31, 2018 /CNW/ – Metro Brands, g.p. was the most awarded company at this year’s 25th Anniversary Canadian Grand Prix Awards Gala. Metro picked up an impressive total of five awards for different products in theirIrresistibles line. Retail Council of Retail Council of Canada‘s Canadian Grand Prix …
June, 2018
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2 June
DOLE® Resealable Fruit Pouches Bring New Innovation to the Shelf Stable Fruit Aisle
Toronto, May 31, 2018/CNW/ – DOLE® Foods of Canada Company, known as one of the world’s leaders in growing, sourcing, distributing and marketing fruit and healthy snacks has finished as a finalist for its Resealable Fruit Pouches at the Retail Council of Canada’s Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards™ in …
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1 June
Partake Brewing Craft Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale Wins Best Beverage Award
PRESS RELEASE | April 26, 2018 VANCOUVER, BC – Partake Brewing, makers of craft non-alcoholic beer, recently launched their second product at the 2018 Grocery and Specialty Food West Show in Vancouver, BC. Building on the success of their first product, a craft non-alcoholic IPA, Partake Brewing aims to launch several …
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1 June
iLevel Management New Account Manager SW Ontario
iLevel Management Inc. is excited to announce we have filled the vacancy in our SW Ontario Account Manager Role with Ryan Martins. Ryan will join our team on Monday June 4, 2018. Ryan has a diverse background of experience, spanning both retail and sales. He spent 9 years in the …
May, 2018
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30 May
FoodProWest 2018, the 11thAnnual Expo and Buyer Day Tradeshow
BUYERS TRADE SHOW AND AWARDS GALA JUNE 21ST AT FOODPROWEST 2018 AT THE WESTIN BAYSHORE 9AM-3PM The BC Food Processors Association is very pleased to invite you to FoodProWest 2018, the 11th Annual Expo and Buyer Day Tradeshow featuring 100 booths showcasing the best of BC food and beverage product innovation. With the theme of …
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25 May
May / June 2018
MAY/JUNE 2018 • VOLUME 104, NO.3 In this Issue Serving Western Canadians for 100 Years 9 Portugal & Back Olive oils in the Alentejo region 10 Grocery Industry Gathers at Western Canada’s Premier Conference & Trade Show 13 Beyond Fresh A Saleable Selection Strategy 17 Healthy, but still snacking Cookies …
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22 May
Save-On-Foods opening second store in Regina
(May 24, 2018 – Regina, Saskatchewan) Save-On-Foods is inviting members of the media to a sneak preview and ribbon cutting event at its brand new location in Regina’s Acre 21 shopping centre ahead of the store’s official opening on Friday, May 25, 2018 and public grand opening celebrations. Save-On-Foods Regina …
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22 May
June 2018 marks National Italian Heritage Month in Canada
The celebration’s exclusive food sponsor, Aurora Importing & Distributing — which is one of Canada’s largest importers of quality, authentic Italian fine food products — is marking the occasion by showcasing how its imported brands of authentic, quality ingredients can add flavor and great taste to your favourite family meals …
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22 May
THE 2018 EDITION OF SIAL CANADA AND SET CANADA IN MONTREAL
For its 15th edition, Canada’s SIAL international food show celebrates upcoming food revolutions with local and international flavours! The 15th edition of the international food & beverage tradeshow (SIAL Canada) and the equipment and technology section (SET Canada), which took place from May 2nd to 4th at Montreal’s Palais des Congrès, concluded a historic …
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22 May
Loblaw works with Eagle Eye to power the PC Optimum program, one of the largest digital loyalty programs in Canada
New PC Optimum loyalty program uses the Eagle Eye AIR platform to deliver personalized, valuable and convenient rewards to millions of Canadians TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2018 /CNW/ – Eagle Eye, a leading SaaS technology company that allows businesses to create a real-time connection with their customers, has announced that its Eagle Eye AIR digital …