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126 million pounds of fresh, healthy food reached more than 16,000 community programs, supporting 7.2 million people across Canada TORONTO, ON — October 29, 2026 — Second Harvest rescued and redistributed $564 million worth of surplus food in fiscal 2026, helping community organizations respond to growing demand while preserving their …
October, 2026
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29 October
GROCERY INNOVATIONS CANADA (GIC) WRAPS UP DAY TWO WITH THE INDEPENDENT GROCER OF THE YEAR AWARDS GALA!
OCTOBER 28, 2026, TORONTO— The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers closed out Grocery Innovations Canada 2026 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, with keynotes, an expert panel, concurrent workshops, a bustling trade show floor and the prestigious Independent Grocer of the Year Awards Gala! …
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29 October
From Canadian farms to Canadian shelves: new playbook highlights growth opportunity for plant-based foods
World Animal Protection Canada launches roadmap to help grocers grow sales, meet changing consumer demand and capitalize on Canada’s plant-protein advantage TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2026 /CNW/ — As Canadians look to buy Canadian and governments work to strengthen domestic food production and supply chains, World Animal Protection Canada is highlighting …
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29 October
Doritos Canada launches limited-edition Doritos® Crumb Couture loungewear, available to win exclusively through 7-Eleven Canada
Canadian residents in BC / AB / SK / MB and ON who purchase a bag of participating Doritos® chips at a participating 7-Eleven® location and scan the 7-Eleven app will receive a chance to win a limited-edition Doritos Crumb Couture loungewear set, created in collaboration with Vancouver-based street artist …
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28 October
Rustica Foods, Founder, President & CEO Richard Morgante Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Eastern Category Award Winner
The prestigious recognition celebrates Richard Morgante’s entrepreneurial leadership and Rustica Foods’ continued commitment to innovation, growth, and excellence in Canadian food manufacturing. MONTREAL, Oct. 28, 2026 /CNW/ — Rustica Foods Inc., a Canadian manufacturer specializing in fresh and frozen pizza products, proudly announces that its President, Richard Morgante, has been …
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28 October
GROCERY INNOVATIONS CANADA (GIC) WRAPS UP DAY ONE WITH THE TOP TEN IN GROCERY AWARDS AND BEST BOOTHS!
OCTOBER 28, 2026, TORONTO— The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers presented its exciting first day on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, with keynotes, informative sessions, the ever-exciting Top Ten in Grocery Awards, Best Booth Awards and the highly coveted Master Merchandiser Awards! The day …
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27 October
2026 MASTER MERCHANDISER AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
OCTOBER 27, 2026, TORONTO – Awards for the best merchandising displays in Canadian grocery were presented at Grocery Innovations Canada’s Merchandising Excellence Awards Event on October 27. The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers’ (CFIG) Master Merchandiser Awards Program (MMAP) honours and recognizes best Point-of-Sale merchandising in the grocery industry. It …
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27 October
Loblaw Companies Limited Announces the Timing of the Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release
BRAMPTON, ON, October 22, 2026- Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) announced today that it will release its 2026 third quarter results on November 19, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m. (ET). The release will be followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (ET), as well as an audio webcast. To …
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27 October
High Liner Foods to be Bought by Umios in Deal Valued at $804 Million
Seafood processor High Liner Foods Inc. says it has signed a deal to be bought by Japanese company Umios Corp. in an agreement valued at $804 million. Under the agreement, Umios, one of the world’s largest seafood companies, will pay $27 per share in cash. High Liner shares closed at …
