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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, …
October, 2023
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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 …
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2 October
Anuga FoodTec 2024: Productivity at a high level
++ Artificial intelligence and smart sensors ++ Robots are pushing the digital transformation in the food industry forward ++ The technology suppliers will demonstrate how artificial intelligence and smart sensors can increase the possibilities of implementing robots at Anuga FoodTec from 19 to 22 March 2024. The trade fair that …
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2 October
REDUCE, REFRESH, RECYCLE! BRITA INVITES COMMUNITIES TO REFRESH THEIR SUSTAINABLE HABITS THROUGH NEW WATER FILTER RECYCLING & FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE
New Brita Public Drop-Off Recycling Program Invites Local Businesses, Organizations & Community Leaders to Make Their Towns Greener While Fundraising for Schools & Charities TORONTO, ON. (September 27, 2023) – Brita, a world leader in water filtration, has expanded its partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle to invite Canadian businesses, neighborhood …
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2 October
Blue Flame Kitchen Announces the Launch of BFK Express
New line of ready-made meals offers unbeatable taste and convenience CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Flame Kitchen (BFK) is pleased to officially announce the introduction of its grocer program, Blue Flame Kitchen Express (BFK Express), a line of ready-made meals inspired by its Red Seal Chefs. BFK Express provides healthy, …
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2 October
Celebrate International Coffee Day with NEW McCafé® French Vanilla Medium Roast Coffee!
McCafé® French Vanilla Medium Roast Coffee is a sweet & smooth vanilla flavour you can indulge in – made from McCafé®’s signature Premium Roast Coffee roasted to medium, pairing the rich, smooth & delicious taste you know and love with a hint of vanilla sweetness and no artificial flavours! McCafé® coffee is made …
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2 October
Santa Cause 2023 – Honouring Two Great Industry Leaders!
Nov 30, 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM Carriage House Hotel, 9030 Macleod Trail, Calgary, AB T2H 0M4, Canada We are excited to confirm all the event details for Santa Cause 2023 – our signature event where each year we acknowledge the contributions of leaders in our retailer and supplier community …
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2 October
Food Producers of Canada’s (FPC) Leadership Meets with Ministers Champagne and MacAulay to Address Canadian Grocery Price Inflation
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 26, 2023 /CNW/ – Senior representatives of the Food Producers of Canada (FPC) and other representatives from the broader Canadian food manufacturing sector met this morning with the Honorable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) and the Honorable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agrifood …
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2 October
Bel Group Canada commits to fighting food waste and food insecurity
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2 October
PROTECTING SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: An issue of food sovereignty
Ottawa September 26, 2023. Taking over from the 262 Members of Parliament, or nearly 80% of the House of Commons, Quebec Senator Amina Gerba brought the cause of Supply Management to the Senate by sponsoring Bill C-282 which aims at strengthening the protection of an essential policy for Canadians. In …