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In 2026, Danone Canada marks its 30-year partnership as a founding partner of Breakfast Club of Canada with the launch of its new campaign: “Better Breakfasts for Children, Stronger Canada”. Since 1996, Danone Canada has donated more than 30 million cups of yogurt and has also supported the opening of …
March, 2026
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3 March
NIQ Launches Early Market Read, Providing a Seven-Day Head Start on Weekly Insight
New product empowers manufacturers and retailers to respond faster to changes in promotion effectiveness, demand shifts and emerging trends CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, today announced the launch of Early Market Read, a new U.S. market intelligence product that delivers a timely view of weekly sales performance as early …
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3 March
Anuga FoodTec and PMMI extend strategic partnership – Europe and North America draw closer together
Anuga FoodTec and PMMI extend strategic partnership – Connecting the industry in Europe and North America +++ Global collaboration in packaging and processing +++ Anuga FoodTec Cologne, Andina Pack, PACK EXPO International, and PACK EXPO Las Vegas +++ Partnership expands reach, strengthening attendee and exhibitor quality+++ Anuga FoodTec and PMMI …
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3 March
From Little Red Wagon to National Brand: Everwell Water Kefir Co. Celebrates 10 Years of Gut Health Innovation
Born in 2015 out of a little red wagon in Squamish, BC. Founders Sabrina Horlyck and Kristin Campbell set out to make gut health fun, delicious, and accessible. What started as Squamish Water Kefir Co. has grown into a trusted national brand — and after a decade, they’re celebrating this …
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3 March
Fromage Protein Pops Captivates at CHFA NOW Vancouver 2026 and is Crowned CHFA Launch Pad Champion
VANCOUVER — The future of natural, organic, and wellness has a bold new leader. A distinguished panel of judges at The Canadian Health Food Association’s CHFA NOW Vancouver has crowned Fromage Protein Pops the winner of the Most Innovative Product award, receiving a prize package built to fast-track growth and …
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3 March
FCL reports strong year and returns patronage, despite impacts of economic uncertainty
Saskatoon, SK (Mar. 2, 2026) — On Mar. 1, 2026, delegates representing more than 150 local Co-ops across Western Canada gathered at Federated Co-operatives Limited’s (FCL) 97th Annual Meeting. While addressing the delegation, CEO Heather Ryan commended the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) for its resilience and commitment to its co-operatives values, during times …
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3 March
BISSELL® Takes Old-School Scrubbing Out of Cleaning with New CrossWave® HydroScrub™ Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
HydroScrub™ Technology Tackles Stuck-On Messes with the Press of a Button for a “Show-Off Clean” Finish GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hard‑floor cleaning has long meant juggling multiple tools — sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and even rigorous physical scrubbing. But why clean harder when you can clean smarter? Look no further than …
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3 March
ABURI MARKET DOWNTOWN OFFICIALLY OPENS ON MARCH 3, 2026
This new location marks ABURI Restaurants Canada’s third location of its premium Japanese grocery concept. Press images available via Dropbox Vancouver, BC, February 26, 2026 – ABURI Restaurants Canada is excited to announce the official opening of its third premium Japanese grocery concept, ABURI Market Downtown, on March 3, 2026. Located at #101-609 …
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3 March
Henri sells 2 million bars across Canada in one year
Quebec foodtech company meets growing demand for unprocessed snacks with 2 million bars sold in 1,300 retail locations QUEBEC CITY, March 2, 2026 /CNW/ – In just one year, Henri Nutrition, the project of a mother and her 9-year-old son, has grown from a local startup to a national player in the healthy …
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3 March
Sunkist Introduces Peel Talk, a New Content Series Celebrating the Power of Citrus to Bring People Together
The citrus brand launches a national storytelling platform that turns everyday moments into meaningful connection through the simple ritual of citrus peeling. TORONTO, March 2, 2026 /CNW/ – Today, Sunkist is launching Peel Talk, a new content series designed to bring meaningful connection back into people’s lives through a simple, citrus powered ritual. Rooted …