News Releases

News Releases

April, 2025

  • 29 April

    Gay Lea Foods to provide 3.6 million meals to food insecure Canadians through expanded partnership with Second Harvest

    MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 28, 2025 /CNW/ – Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (“Gay Lea Foods”) today announced it has partnered with Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, to address two of the most urgent challenges facing Canadians today: food insecurity and food waste. As part of a three-year, $1.2 million charitable commitment, the Canadian dairy …

  • 29 April

    Rustica Foods Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence and Innovation in the Pizza Industry

    MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 /CNW/ – Rustica Foods Inc., a privately held company and leader in Canadian pizza manufacturing, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year – a significant milestone in a journey built on quality, innovation, and expertise in the agri-food sector. Founded on May 3, 2000, Rustica Foods has grown …

  • 29 April

    Lactalis Canada’s iÖGO & iÖGO nanö Brand Launch Into Frozen Yogurt Category

    Collaboration with Nestlé Canada sees popular yogurt brand expand into frozen yogurt category TORONTO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada is pleased to collaborate with Nestlé Canada to launch into the frozen yogurt category through a new licensing agreement. The collaboration features eight SKUs under …

  • 28 April

    Empire Announces Michael Medline’s Intention to Retire in May 2026

    STELLARTON, NS, April 24, 2025 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. (“Empire” or the “company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced that Michael Medline, President and Chief Executive Officer has informed them of his intention to retire from the company in May 2026, allowing the Board of Directors to …

  • 28 April

    Maxi Sets Sights on Growth Beyond Québec: Caraquet, New Brunswick Welcomes New Store

    Montréal, Québec – April 28, 2025 – Maxi, Loblaw’s discount banner in Québec, today announced a significant strategic expansion with the upcoming opening of a new store in Caraquet, New Brunswick. This marks the first location for the popular Quebec banner outside of its home province and signals the organization’s …

  • 28 April

    Colabor Announces the Date of Its First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

    SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) (“Colabor” or the “Company”) will release its results for the first quarter ended March 22, 2025, after market close on Thursday, May 1, 2025. A conference call to discuss these results will be held on Friday, May …

  • 28 April

    ISM 2026: The success story continues

    Early bird figures clearly exceed previous year +++ More than 10% growth in exhibition space +++ New trend section ISM Functional Sweets celebrates premiere +++ Leading international brands confirm participation After a successful ISM 2025 with a thoroughly positive feedback from the industry it is clear: The dynamics of the …

  • 27 April

    T&T Supermarket to Open Its First Southern California Store in Irvine in Winter 2026

    Canada’s Largest Asian Grocery Chain will anchor the new Great Park retail development IRVINE, Calif., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – T&T Supermarket, Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its first Southern California store in the Great Park community—a master-planned development within the City of Irvine—slated for Winter 2026. Following the debut of …

  • 27 April

    Healthier, Tastier Nuts: Laid Back Snacks Ditches Deep Frying

    SURREY, BC, April 24, 2025 /CNW/ – Did you know that more than 90% of tree nuts processed in Canada are deep fried? Deep frying, a method used for foods ranging from potato chips to chicken, significantly reduces nutritional value. The process often results in a substantial, or even complete, loss of …

  • 21 April

    From the Ground Up is back for its 7th year!

    From the Ground Up is the ONLY 100% B.C.-wide Conference, Trade Show, and Consumer Show connecting local food and beverage brands with multi-market channel buyers, industry experts, and consumers. This annual event is truly a showcase to support the incredible processors, producers, and food landscape we have right here in …