News Releases

August, 2024

• 19 August

  Aldi set to displace ASDA as UK’s third biggest grocer in next five years, says GlobalData

  

  ASDA is at a critical juncture, facing a leadership challenge alongside labor disputes and a shrinking market share in an increasingly competitive retail landscape. Third-placed ASDA is under threat, as the grocer’s value proposition fails to resonate with consumers. Aldi is set to approach ASDA’s market share by 2027 and could overtake …
• 19 August

  Flow Beverage Corp. Introduces New Product Innovation: Flow Sparkling Mineral Spring Water

  

  Flow introduces first-to-market, exclusive aluminum bottle made from 70%+ recycled aluminum Flow expands its premium beverage line with the launch of Flow Sparkling Mineral Spring Water in unflavoured (“OG”) and three organic-certified flavours Toronto, Canada – August 13, 2024 – Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW;  OTCQX:FLWBF) (“Flow” or the “Company”) known for its commitment to …
• 14 August

  Addressing Skills Shortages in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

  

  OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In fast-growing Canadian cities, skills shortages are the most common employment challenge facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. The analysis focused on Abbotsford-Mission, B.C., Halifax, N.S., Moncton, N.B., Oshawa, Ont., and Saskatoon, Sask., which saw …
• 13 August

  Instacart Brings Comprehensive Display Advertising Formats to Canada

  

  Danone Is First To Pilot the Instacart Suite of Display Ads  TORONTO, August 13 – Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a significant expansion of its advertising offerings in Canada with the launch of display ad formats. This move enhances the company’s robust advertising …
• 12 August

  McCafé® Introduces Compostable† Espresso Coffee Capsules for Nespresso®* Original Coffee Machines

  

  The new Espresso Coffee Capsules are designed for commercial composting in collaboration with TerraCycle®†  TORONTO, Monday August 12, 2024– McCafé® announces the launch of a new line of Espresso Coffee Capsules for use in Nespresso®* Original Coffee Machines. These capsules are commercially compostable through a program with TerraCycle®†. Crafted to …
• 12 August

  Saputo Announces Election of Directors

  

  MONTRÉAL, Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (Saputo or the Company) announces that the nominees listed in the management information circular dated June 6, 2024, were elected as directors of Saputo at the annual meeting of shareholders held on August 9, 2024. Each of the following ten …
• 12 August

  Lassonde Industries Inc. announces its Q2-2024 results

  

  Rougemont, QC, August 8, 2024 – Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) (“Lassonde” or the “Corporation”) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Financial Highlights:  Second quarters endedJune 29, 2024July 1, 2023∆(in millions of dollars, unless otherwise indicated)$$$Sales624.7579.445.3Gross profit175.7152.323.4Operating profit50.041.38.7Profit32.825.77.1Attributable to:Corporation’s shareholders33.525.18.4Non-controlling interests(0.7)0.7(1.4)EPS (in $)4.913.681.23Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)6,8226,822–Adjusted …
• 12 August

  Stretchflation is the latest threat to your grocery bill

  

  Stretchflation subtly deceives consumers by increasing product quantity a bit while raising prices even more By Sylvain Charlebois We are all familiar with “shrinkflation,” where the quantity of a product decreases while the price remains the same, and “shelflation,” where a product’s shelf life is compromised due to supply chain …
• 9 August

  Earn trust with millions and drive increased sales

  

  Western Grocer Magazine teams up with North America’s leading awards program.  Let’s cut to the chase – want to earn trust with millions of consumers and make your products fly off the shelves?  The Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Awards Program sponsored by Western Grocer Magazine is your secret weapon.  Here’s how the …
• 8 August

  Creating a Crispy Minis® Moon, on a Moonless Night? Enter Year 2 of “That’s Crispy”!

  

  Delicious or gluten-free, actress or astronaut – why not both? The brand returns with Annie Murphy to launch the next chapter of its crispiest campaign, reminding Canadians they don’t always need to choose between this or that. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 8, 2024 /CNW/ – The Crispy Minis brand and Annie Murphy are back with the second …