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Aaron Skelton By Aaron Skelton, President & CEO, CHFA In 2022, Health Canada announced that, as of January 1, 2026, food manufacturers and brands that sell pre-packaged foods that exceed a minimum threshold of saturated fat, sugars, and sodium will be required to have a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition symbol. Countries …
July, 2024
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12 July
WK Kellogg Co to Host Conference Call on August 6
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WK Kellogg Co (NYSE: KLG) announced today that it will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. EDT, to discuss the company’s financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and provide an operational update, including indications regarding the performance and outlook of …
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12 July
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports June Sales Results and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Plans for Membership Fee Increase
07/10/2024 DOWNLOAD(OPENS IN NEW WINDOW) ISSAQUAH, Wash., July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $24.48 billion for the retail month of June, the five weeks ended July 7, 2024, an increase of 7.4 percent from $22.78 billion …
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12 July
Walmart’s Grocery Network Transformation: The Next Steps on Our Supply Chain Modernization Journey
By Dave Guggina, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Operations, Walmart U.S. In the last several years, something has become very clear: Walmart customers love options. From the strength of our delivery business to our innovative aisles in-store and online, we’re witnessing shoppers make use of every opportunity to save money and live better. …
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12 July
New partnership to improve consistency of Canada’s food value chain
$4.5 million partnership to develop in-field grain prediction and assessment technology will benefit farmers, ingredient manufacturers and food processors Regina, SK, July 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Protein Industries Canada has announced a $4.5 million partnership with Ground Truth Agriculture, Parametrics.Ag, Cas-Grain Farms and C-Merak Innovations to develop new technologies …
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12 July
THIS PLASTIC FREE JULY – FOUR WAYS TO TACKLE PLASTIC POLLUTION WITH TERRACYCLE®
International recycling leader champions innovative solutions to address the plastic crisis TORONTO, Ontario (July 10, 2024) –– According to Earth Action, nearly 70 million tons of plastic will enter the environment this year. With Plastic Free July in full swing, TerraCycle invites individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities to be part of the solution …
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12 July
Lactalis Canada Announces Appointment of Ronan Lostanlen as Vice President of Manufacturing – Dairy Food Group
July 12, 2024 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronan Lostanlen to the position of Vice President, Manufacturing – Dairy Food Group (DFG). In this …
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12 July
T&T Supermarché and Marché de Nuit Asiatique Join Forces Again for Montreal’s Largest Asian Night Market
MONTREAL, July 12, 2024 /CNW/ – T&T Supermarché, a leading Asian grocery chain, is thrilled to announce its exciting collaboration with Marché de Nuit Asiatique for the highly anticipated annual Asian night market in Montréal. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering an unforgettable experience for all …
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9 July
GoodLeaf Farms Names Andy O’Brien New President and CEO
Outgoing CEO Barry Murchie will transition to a role on the GoodLeaf Farms Board of Directors GUELPH, Ont. — GoodLeaf Farms is pleased to announce Andy O’Brien as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Barry Murchie, who is transitioning to a role on the company’s Board of Directors. …
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9 July
Walmart Canada Introduces Sensory-Friendly Hours in Stores Across Canada to Create a More Inclusive Shopping Experience for Canadians
Walmart Canada is proud to announce the launch of sensory-friendly hours in stores across Canada. As part of Walmart Canada’s commitment to create a more inclusive shopping experience for all, these dedicated hours aim to make shopping our stores accessible to customers who may experience sensory overload by providing a …