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Canadians already know Kraft Dinner (KD) for its unmistakable cheesy flavour, but now the brand is asking a new question: why should KD stop at dinner? Introducing KD Mac & Cheesecake, a first-of-its-kind dessert that puts the cheese in cheesecake, bringing the flavour Canadians know and love into a sweet-meets-savoury treat available for …
May, 2026
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26 May
Canadian Beverage Sector Exceeds National Calorie Reduction Target Two Years Ahead of Schedule
TORONTO, May 26, 2026 – Canadians are choosing beverages with significantly fewer calories. This change in consumer behaviour began more than a decade ago. As a catalyst for action, the Canadian Beverage Association (CBA) launched the voluntary, industry-wide Balance Calories Initiative in 2015 as a collaborative effort to reduce the number of calories Canadians consume from non-alcoholic beverages. A new decade long analysis …
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25 May
Guts for Glory
Fermented products are having a big moment as consumers see the holistic benefits of a healthy digestive system By Carly Peters In traditional Japanese culture, it’s believed the soul resides in the abdomen. In Ancient Egypt, digestive organs were considered sacred and preserved in jars. Today, a more modern take is …
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25 May
FRENCH’S® ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ILLUMINATION’S MINIONS & MONSTERS, UNLEASHING FRENCH’S® GOOMI’S GREEN MUSTARD NATIONWIDE
FRENCH’S, THE #1 MUSTARD BRAND IN THE WORLD* INVITES FANS TO “SQUEEZE THE JOY, ENJOY THE MAYHEM” ALL SUMMER LONG WITH LIMITED-EDITION PRODUCTS AND IMMERSIVE FAN MOMENTS ILLUMINATION’S MINIONS & MONSTERS ARRIVES IN THEATERS JULY 1, 2026 HUNT VALLEY, Md., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — French’s, the #1 Mustard brand in the World*, is bringing …
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25 May
Kate Sprack promoted to Director of Trade Marketing, CanPrev (Orange Naturals)
Kate Sprack, based in Victoria, British Columbia, brings nearly a decade of experience connecting brands, retailers, and consumers through strategic trade marketing initiatives. Since joining CanPrev four years ago, she has played an integral role in driving growth across key retail partnerships, with a strong focus on expanding the presence …
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25 May
Big League Food Company Launches Wholesale Ordering Platform, Powered by Shopify
TORONTO, May 25, 2026 /CNW/ – Big League Food Company (BLFC) is excited to announce the launch of its new digital wholesale portal. Powered by Shopify, the platform transforms how independent retailers source local goods, providing real-time inventory access and seamless ordering for over 700+ curated Canadian products. The platform is now …
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24 May
Cracker Barrel Brings Indulgence to the Dairy Aisle with its New Signature Line
May 21, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Canadians are increasingly looking for ways to level up their everyday meals and bring a sense of discovery to their home cooking. Reflecting an ongoing commitment to meeting evolving consumer tastes, dairy leader Lactalis Canada’s Cracker Barrel brand is answering that call with the …
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19 May
The Greenhouse at CHFA NOW Toronto 2026
A New Destination for Retail Discovery By: Lynsey Walker, VP Marketing & Communications, CHFA Retailers come to CHFA NOW Toronto for one reason above all: product discovery. It’s where new trends emerge, innovative products launch, and the founders shaping the future of natural, organic, and wellness (NOW) take their …
