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April 29, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands including Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia, and part of the France based Lactalis Group, is bolstering its Sales and Marketing leadership within its Cheese & Tablespreads division with two new appointments. Ola Machnowski joins Lactalis …
April, 2026
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30 April
Natracare’s Organic Cleansing Makeup Removal Wipes Now Available at Whole Foods Market Locations Across Canada
Toronto, Ontario (April 28, 2026 )– Since Whole Foods Market first expanded into the Canadian market in 2002, customers seeking products made without chemicals of concern have been able to find Natracare there. Known for their commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible products, Natracare, a woman-founded company and pioneer in …
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28 April
Brody Powell Moves on From Associated Grocers
Brody Powell is moving on from Associated Grocers to become an independent grocer. “Its with many mixed emotion that today marks my last official day at the Associated Grocers office and Friday being my last day with the Pattison Food Group as Vice President of Wholesale. I’m not leaving the …
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27 April
KidStar Nutrients® StarMulti® Kids’ Multivitamin: Say ‘No’ to Gummies
One of the biggest struggles for parents is getting their kids to eat. Active, growing kids need nutrients. A high-quality multivitamin can help fill in the gaps for an active, growing child. Gummy vitamins have become very popular with kids but they have several problems. One, they contain a lot of …
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27 April
Launches Specialty Coffee Capsules for Original-Line Nespresso® Systems
Fernwood Coffee Company is entering the capsule category with a new line of specialty-grade coffee designed for Original-Line Nespresso® machines—already earning strong early feedback for cup quality and consistency. Produced in Canada using the same coffees as its whole bean program, the capsules are sealed immediately after roasting to preserve …
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27 April
“Keeping fair trade on the table”: Canadian advocates and companies meet in Winnipeg amidst global supply chain shake-ups.
Who: Businesses, members and partners of Fairtrade Canada What: Canada’s 11th National Fair Trade Conference: “Where Rights Take Root” Where: 385 Spence Street (University of Winnipeg campus), Winnipeg, MB. Winnipeg has been officially designated as a Fair Trade Town since 2017. When: May 1 at 8:30 a.m. to May 2 …
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24 April
Nature’s Path Organic Foods Recognized with The Climate Collaborative’s Collective Action Leadership Award for Regenerative Organic Oats Program
Precompetitive partnership model honored for advancing regenerative organic agriculture and climate resilience Richmond, BC — April 23, 2026 — Nature’s Path Organic Foods, North America’s largest independent organic breakfast and snack food company, is proud to share that the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program has been recognized, alongside project partners, with The Climate Collaborative’s …
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24 April
Vallarta Supermarkets Achieves 1,070% ROI with Logile Fresh Inventory Management
Nucleus Research report found that Logile investment drove more than $10M in attributable profit in three years while reducing spoilage and software costs DALLAS—, a leading Southern California grocery retailer, generated a 1,070% return on investment after implementing technology from , a global leader in AI-powered Connected Workforce solutions, according to …
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24 April
CELSIUS® Launches Limited Edition ELECTRIC VIBE™ Flavour to Bring the Summer Energy to Canada
The bright and uplifting Sparkling Tropical Freeze flavour is available now exclusively in Circle K before a nationwide roll-out on May 18. CELSIUS® ELECTRIC VIBE™ arrives in time to energize Canadians for motorsport and soccer world stages. TORONTO, Apr. 22, 2026 — CELSIUS®, the premium, functional energy drink brand born in fitness …
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23 April
Nestlé Canada Releases 2025 Creating Shared Value Snapshot Highlighting Progress in Supporting Communities, Climate and Nutrition
Nestlé Canada is proud to sharing its 2025 Creating Shared Value Snapshot – a concise look at how our company is strengthening communities, advancing climate action and supporting the well-being of Canadians across the country. Creating Shared Value (CSV) is the foundation of how Nestlé operates — integrating social and …