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MONTRÉAL, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (we, Saputo or the Company) today announced it has entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Capital Power (TSX: CPX), a North American power producer. The long-term commitment, supported by energy procurement advisor Schneider Electric, marks …
March, 2024
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26 March
Halo Top® Is Bringing New Deliciousness To Canada
Two new guilt-free flavours coming this Spring Toronto, On, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Halo Top®, the ultimate guilt-free dessert brand is about to entice your taste buds by dropping two irresistible new flavours this spring: Cookies & Cream and Chocolate Caramel Brownie. Delivering deliciousness to Canadians around the …
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25 March
Empire Reports Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Results
Earnings per share (“EPS”) and adjusted EPS(1) of $0.54 and $0.62 respectively Prior year EPS of $0.49 and adjusted EPS of $0.64 Same-store sales, excluding fuel, increased by 1.9% Gross margin, excluding fuel, increased by 87 basis points, partially due to impact of the Cybersecurity Event(2) in the prior year Strong free cash flow generation of $349 million Share buyback program …
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25 March
Loblaw Companies Limited Enters into Automatic Share Purchase Plan
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, March 22, 2024 – Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L; “Loblaw”) announced today that it has entered into an automatic share purchase plan (“ASPP”) with a broker in order to facilitate repurchases of Loblaw’s common shares (“Common Shares”) under its previously announced normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). Loblaw previously …
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25 March
Too Good To Go announces new Canadian Country Director, tech veteran, Andrea Li
Too Good To Go, the world’s largest marketplace for selling surplus food, is pleased to announce a new head of its Canadian operations, Andrea Li. The Country Director position is Too Good To Go’s highest leadership role in each market. In this role Li will be responsible for the Canadian business …
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25 March
Rabba joins forces with Burnbrae Farms and Maple Leaf Foods to deliver 5,400 eggs, 250 lbs. of ham to Food Banks Mississauga
Mississauga, March 25, 2024 – As Easter approaches, Rabba Fine Foods has united with Burnbrae Farms and Maple Leaf Foods in a collaborative effort to extend a much needed donation to Food Banks Mississauga. Through Rabba’s esteemed Rabba Roots Community Giving program, Rabba delivered 5,400 eggs and 250 lbs. of …
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25 March
New partnership will lead to development of Canadian protein ingredients focused on functionality and taste
First-of-their-kind hemp and sunflower ingredients will provide food manufacturers with more protein choices Vancouver, BC, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The demand for a wide variety of flavourful, affordable protein options is rising across Canada. Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project to help meet the growing need …
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25 March
Morningstar DBRS Commentary: Climate Change Impact and the Retail Sector: Focus on Large Retailers to Lead the Transformation
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25 March
Hillphoenix Industrial Partners with Cool Refrigeration Systems & Solutions to Strengthen Growth Strategy
CONYERS, GA, March 25, 2024 – Hillphoenix Industrial is proud to announce its new strategic partnership with Cool Refrigeration Systems & Solutions, based in Hagerstown, MD, to represent its industrial CO2 refrigeration systems solutions in the Eastern United States and Canada. This mutually beneficial partnership became official on March 20, 2024. …
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25 March
Subdued Growth Across Canada in 2024
Provinces to see stronger growth in 2025 OTTAWA, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With inflation easing, The Bank of Canada is expected to begin rate cuts mid-year, however, until then, high interest rates will continue to dampen consumer and business spending across the provinces, according to new research from The Conference Board …