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As the world’s largest producer of prunes, California is internationally renowned for its leading agricultural practices and food safety standards. Now, with advances in technology, California Prune growers are exploring data, pioneering techniques and processing efficiencies that will help the US maintain its status as category leader. This includes investment …
May, 2024
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7 May
The Little Potato Company Ltd. unveils innovative packaging facility in Alberta
NISKU, AB, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ – The Little Potato Company Ltd., (The Little Potato Company) North America’s leader in little potatoes, celebrated the grand opening of its innovative, sustainable potato packaging facility in Nisku today. This momentous occasion signifies not only the expansion of the company’s operations but also underscores its steadfast commitment …
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7 May
Canadian Health Food Association Appoints Scott Sulz as Director of Business Development
The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has appointed Scott Sulz as its new Director of Business Development. With over 25 years of experience in natural and organic retail and distribution sales, Sulz brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to his new role. His career …
April, 2024
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30 April
Between Meals: Customer Cravings Both Healthy and Indulgent
By Karen Barr The growth of the Canadian snack market includes a variety of sweet, savoury, and healthy products. In fact, Canada is a global leader in snack food, with volumes and revenues that continue to increase. How can grocers encourage consumers to continue to purchase snack foods? What are …
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30 April
2024 CPMA Convention and Trade Show event summary
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30 April
Introducing Family-Owned, Montellier’s NEW Clementine Sparkling Water
As the global sparkling water market continues to surge, with a projected growth from $42.62 billion in 2024 to $108.35 billion by 2032, this bubbly refreshment has become a staple in fridges across the country. Proudly Canadian and family-owned, Montellier invites consumers to step into the heart of a sun-kissed, clementine orchard with …
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30 April
Noelle O’Mara Named Executive Vice President of Conagra Brands
CHICAGO, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) today announced the appointment of Noelle O’Mara as executive vice president & president, New Platforms and Acquisitions effective May 6. In this role, O’Mara will have responsibility for identifying and scaling new organic growth platforms and acquisitions. This work will span strategy, product innovation, commercialization, …
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29 April
IT’S A WRAP! DAY 2 NEWS RELEASE FOR THE 2024 GROCERY & SPECIALTY FOOD WEST (GSF) TRADE SHOW AND CONFERENCE
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29 April
GLBC Wins Bronze at FSEA 2024 Gold Leaf Awards
VANCOUVER, B.C., April 25, 2024 — Great Little Box Company Ltd./Ideon Packaging (GLBC) announced today that it has won Bronze in the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) 31st Annual Gold Leaf Awards. Judged on design, execution and level of difficulty, this annual award competition consistently draws entries from around the world …
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29 April
NEW! HealX Foods Cauliflower Fries.
“HealX Foods are thrilled to introduce their new French Fries – a game changer! Their new fries look like the classic fries that we all know and love but with a twist. They’re not potatoes! They are mainly made of cauliflower, but they are just as scrumptious as regular fries …