News Releases

December, 2023

• 18 December

  Politicians must stop weaponizing food prices for political gain

  

  Let’s give the theatrics a rest in 2024 By Sylvain Charlebois In an era where food inflation has become a contentious political issue, it’s all too tempting for politicians to target the grocery industry. Sadly, that’s exactly what transpired in our country this year, and it was both absurd and …
• 18 December

  Record Levels of Hunger Inspire Record Levels of Generosity

  

  Ontario Organizations Donate Over $800,000 To Help Fill Food Bank Shelves That Are Running Dangerously Low This Holiday Season TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ontario’s food bank network struggles to meet an unprecedented surge in demand, generous organizations have rallied behind Feed Ontario’s Full Shelves Campaign to …
• 17 December

  Georgia Main Food Group to open its first-ever Asian Grocery Store – Meiga, translated from its Chinese name “美萬家” meaning beautiful family, in Port Moody in 2024

  

  December 15, 2023, hən̓̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh traditional territory / Burnaby, B.C. – 120-year-old British Columbia-based Louie family owned and operated Georgia Main Food Group is excited to announce it will open its first-ever Asian grocery store in early 2024. “With deep, local, and trusted roots going back 120 years, we are …
• 17 December

  🔔There’s still time for #RCCGrandPrix submissions! Deadline extended to December 31, 2023 ⏰

  

  Why should your brand participate in the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards?🌟 Feedback: Unbiased, critical evaluation from a panel of #retail buyers, influencers and media.🌟 Recognition: Elevate your brand and your team in the #groceryretail industry.🌟 Exposure: Featured in-store promotions and profile in Flipp flyers. Seize this opportunity to savour the taste of victory! 🏆https://hubs.ly/Q02cJDsQ0
• 17 December

  KP Tissue announces retirement of CFO Mark Holbrook and Appointment of Michael Keays

  

  MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KP Tissue Inc. (“KPT”) (TSX: KPT) announced today that Mr. Mark Holbrook has decided to retire from his position as Chief Financial Officer of KPT and Kruger Products Inc. (“Kruger Products”). Mr. Michael Keays will succeed him as of March 11, 2024. …
• 17 December

  The Becker Milk Company Limited: Six Month Financial Results

  

  TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Becker Milk Company Limited (the “Company”) (TSX-BEK.B) is pleased to report the results for the six months ended October 31, 2023. HIGHLIGHTS Total revenues for the six months ended October 31, 2023 were $1,488,135 compared to $1,360,032 for the same period in …
• 14 December

  Hung’s Noodles celebrates 40 years of business and community growth

  

  Calgary, AB – Hung’s Noodles is proud to announce 40 years of business in Winter 2023. Since its inception in 1983, Hung’s Noodles has been committed to serving the community and providing fresh, authentic noodles and wrappers for restaurants and retail. Hung’s Noodles has grown from a small family business …
• 14 December

  EY Canada Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner

  

  Co-founders of Herbaland Named Canada EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023Through their sustainable actions, inclusive work culture, and community initiatives, Aisha Yangand Musharaf Syed are recognized as EY Entrepreneurs of the Year® Vancouver, BC, Dec 4, 2023 – EY has announced the winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® …
• 14 December

  Ishida Canada Strengthens Bilingual Sales with New Hire in Québec

  

  Carlos Sanchez [MISSISSAUGA, ON, DECEMBER 4th—] As a leading international provider of weighing and packaging line solutions for over 130 years, Ishida has been steadily expanding operations in Canada, becoming a trusted partner to hundreds of businesses in the retail grocery and food manufacturing industries. The hiring of bilingual Account …
• 11 December

  Give the Gift of Heartburn Relief with NEW TUMS Chewy Bites!

  

  We all love the Holidays and the delicious food that comes with them. Indulgent dinners, delicious cocktails, decadent desserts… and heartburn?  Don’t let heartburn & acid indigestion stop you from enjoying all your favourite meals this Holiday season! TUMS has your back with NEW TUMS Chewy Bites, offering the same quick …