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Dan Bregg, Chair of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Thomas Shurrie, President and CEO, and the CFIG Board of Directors are pleased to announce: Christy McMullen of Summerhill Market, Toronto, Ontario, as the 2023 recipient of CFIG’s prestigious Life Member Award in the Independent Grocer category; (Press Release here) Curtis Frank (pictured right), President and …
October, 2023
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5 October
Chalet-Seasoned Chicken Nuggets and Chicken strips are the latest addition to Swiss Chalet’s grocery lineup
VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ – Adored by Canadians everywhere, Swiss Chalet has two more reasons for shoppers to fall in love with their iconic chicken. The brand recently introduced Chalet-Seasoned Chicken Strips and Chicken Nuggets to grocery store shelves across Canada, adding two more innovative products to their lineup. “After …
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4 October
JUXTA NOMAD MICRO-AUTONOMOUS STORES DEBUT WITH FIRST RETAIL PARTNERS
JUXTA Nomads are fully equipped and assembled, portable, unstaffed micro-stores for retailers First to experience the innovative new stores were visitors to the Renewal 2023 music festival in Buena Vista, Colorado, followed by a roll out of stores in key states Designed primarily to support operators of electric vehicle charging stations with …
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3 October
IFEMA MADRID and Fiera Milano join forces to organize Fruit Attraction São Paulo in April 2024
Madrid, 3 October 2023.- After fourteen editions, Fruit Attraction, one of the most important trade fairs for the marketing of fruit and vegetables, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, faces its internationalization process as a global brand of reference looking at Latin America. Co-organized by IFEMA MADRID and Fiera Milano, Fruit Attraction São Paulo will hold its first edition …
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3 October
CRAFTY RAMEN NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S TOP GROWING COMPANIES
The company’s second consecutive year on the ranking, placing 156 out of 425 businesses recognized across the country GUELPH, ON, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ – Crafty Ramen, a Guelph-based brand reimagining the ramen experience through restaurant, grocery retail and ecommerce channels, is thrilled to be named to the Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top …
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3 October
Tostitos® “Hint Of” line-up is getting the attention of Canadians and their friends in a BIG way by showcasing unsubtle hints from a subtle flavour
The brand revealed billboards in key markets across the country that aim to help make long-overdue hangouts a reality MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Tostitos® brand and its ‘Hint of’ lightly flavoured tortilla chip line-up are excited to unveil a series of large-scale billboards across Canada that …
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2 October
Kellanova Canada (formerly Kellogg Canada) Announces new Leadership Team
Kellanova Canada Leadership Team (L-R):Tony Chow, President; Patricia Antonio, Canada Human Resources Lead; Angela Giancaterini, Canada Legal Director, Gretchen Merkel, Canada Supply Chain Lead; Lores Tomé, Canada Corporate Affairs Lead; Nicole Gawen, Canada Marketing Lead; Erin Towns, Canada Sales Lead; Chrissie Say, Canada Finance Lead MISSISSAUGA, ON (October 2, 2023) – Kellanova (formerly known as Kellogg Company) today announced the completion …
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2 October
Food inflation takes a positive turn with a dip in most categories, except fish
But it may be time for a U.S.-style food stamp program for Canadians in dire need By Sylvain Charlebois Recent food inflation figures offer a ray of hope amid concerns over rising prices. On a month-to-month basis, fish exhibited a discernible uptick in costs: all other food categories, including meat, …
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2 October
Increased sales growth for Canada’s food and beverage sector: FCC report
Regina, Saskatchewan, September 26, 2023 – Sales for Canada’s food and beverage sector are forecast to surpass $164 billion, exceeding initial projections by 3.2 per cent, according to the 2023 Food and Beverage Report Mid-Year Update from Farm Credit Canada. While positive news, a number of considerations continue to weigh on the sector. Both …
