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Forbes inaugural list of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and Freson Bros. made the list! Inclusion comes down to a combination of an organization’s values, vision, workplace environment, and operational norms. Forbes pointed to recent Gallup poll results that found when employees are “strongly connected” to their company culture, …
July, 2025
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29 July
JULY/AUGUST 2025
JULY/AUGUST 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.4 In this Issue 17 Okanagan Frozen Dough Leading with heart and offering true variety with quality and real customer service. 18 Time to Pack Up The back-to-school season gives retailers a golden opportunity. 30 Ciao Canada! Italian foods in high demand. 33 Grand Prix …
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29 July
Lassonde Industries Inc. announces departure of Eric Gemme, Chief Financial Officer, in July 2026
ROUGEMONT, Quebec, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) (“Lassonde” or the “Corporation”) today announced that after consideration of his personal and professional goals, Eric Gemme, its Chief Financial Officer, will be retiring from Lassonde on July 1, 2026. The timing of the departure enables a thoughtfully …
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28 July
Foodservice outlook improves slightly in Q2, but remains fragile amid trade tensions and cost volatility
Toronto, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After a tumultuous first quarter, the outlook for the foodservice industry has moderated thanks to a cooling of tariff war rhetoric and a slight uptick in consumer confidence, but operators remain cautious, according to Restaurants Canada’s Q2 Quarterly Report. Restaurants Canada expects real …
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28 July
Hiring Confidence Wavers as Canadian Companies Reassess Growth Plans for 2025
New Survey Reveals a Shift in Sentiment as Companies Weigh Caution Against Opportunity TORONTO, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the second half of 2025 begins, many Canadian employers are taking a hard look at their hiring plans, and what they see is prompting a more cautious approach. A …
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28 July
Colabor Group Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2025
SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) (“Colabor” or the “Company”) reports its results for the second quarter ended June 14, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights: Sales increased by 5.1% to $169.5 million, compared to $161.3 million for the corresponding period of 2024; Net …
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24 July
Loblaw Reports Revenue Growth of 5.2% in the Second Quarter, Reflecting Higher Customer Traffic and Unit Sales, and Larger Baskets
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO July 24, 2025 Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) (“Loblaw” or the “Company”) announced today its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 14, 2025.¹ Loblaw delivered strong performance this quarter by continuing to provide Canadians with quality, value, service, and convenience across its nationwide network of stores …
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22 July
Save-On-Foods announces new store in Port Moody
(July 17, 2025 – Port Moody, B.C.) Save-On-Foods is thrilled to announce its return to the Port Moody community with the opening of a 13,000-square-foot store later this fall. Located in the heart of one of Metro Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, the new store is designed with convenience and community in …
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22 July
Colabor Group Inc. Announces a Cybersecurity Incident
SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Québec, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colabor Group Inc. (“Colabor” or the “Company”) (TSX: CGL) announced that it identified a cybersecurity incident on July 20 that impacted its internal IT systems. Upon detecting the incident, Colabor took immediate steps to protect its network and data. This included retaining …
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22 July
Loblaw July Food Inflation report
TORONTO, July 18, 2025 /CNW/ – In June 2025, food prices in Canada rose by 2.8% compared to last year — a slower pace than the 3.3% increase seen last month but still higher than the headline inflation rate. The drop in fresh vegetable prices, which fell by 3.1%, helped ease cost …