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On June 21, 2023, Canada Bread Company, Limited (not rated by DBRS Morningstar) was fined $50 million for its role in a price-fixing scheme, making it the largest of such fines in Canadian history. This commentary explores how concerns around a consumer product company’s actual or perceived unethical business conduct, …
July, 2023
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4 July
If You Can Dream It, You Can Stream It: SodaStream® Releases New Creative Platform
The Sparkling Water Brand Highlights the Endless Possibilities of Beverage Creation in New Brand Campaign TORONTO, June 27, 2023 /CNW/ – SodaStream®, the world’s leading sparkling water brand, is launching a new marketing platform spotlighting the endless beverage creations possible with their at-home sparkling water makers. The new creative tagline, ‘If You Can …
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4 July
Interac recognized as the most trusted financial services brand in Canada for 2023
Announces at Collision Conference it is one of Canada’s most trusted overall brands; ranked first in the financial services category TORONTO, June 28, 2023 /CNW/ – Interac Corp. today announced that it has maintained top spot as Canada’s most trusted financial services brand on the annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index …
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4 July
Quaker Invites Neighbours Across Canada To Join Its Welcome Mission
Canadians are encouraged to visit quakerborough.ca to purchase a QUAKERborough Welcome Kit, with 100% of proceeds supporting Food Banks Canada while supplies last Since 1902, the Quaker brand has proudly called Peterborough, Ontario, Canada home. TORONTO, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Located on the shores of the Otonabee River …
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4 July
Doritos® launches a first-of-its-kind fashion drop that you can’t wear
To celebrate the launch of Doritos® latest limited time flavour, the brand reveals an iconic and unexpected fashion collection that’s only for NPCs MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Doritos® is a brand that ignites people to experiment and try new things. By looking at the world through …
June, 2023
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28 June
HostMilano 2023 presentation:
Description: International biennial exhibition dedicated to food service and hospitality Organizer: Fiera Milano Spa When: from Friday 13 to Tuesday 17 October, from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m Where: fieramilano – Rho (Underground ATM Red Line M1 and FS/Trenord/Italo Rho-Fieramilano station, A4-A8/9 motorways, fieramilano exit) Entrances: East Gate – Tim …
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28 June
Competition Bureau Makes Recommendations to Promote Competition in Canada’s Grocery Industry
Actions to increase competition would encourage lower prices and more choice for Canadians. June 27, 2023 – GATINEAU, QC – Competition Bureau Grocery prices have increased at their fastest rate in more than 40 years, and Canadians are feeling the pinch. Today, the Competition Bureau has published its market study …
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26 June
2023 Star award goes to…
Rabba receives 2023 Star Award for its Rabba Roots Community Giving Program Held annually by the Canadian Independent Grocery Buyers Alliance and Distribution Canada Inc., the award program celebrates individuals, retailers and partners that make a difference Mississauga, June 26, 2023—Rabba Roots, the corporate giving program established by Rabba Fine …
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26 June
That’s Crispy: Crispy Minis® Unveils Brand Partnership with Beloved Canadian Actress Annie Murphy
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Crispy Minis® brand is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Canadian icon and actress, Annie Murphy. This partnership marks the beginning of a fresh era for the brand, focused on encouraging Canadians to embrace their crispy side. What’s crispy? …
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26 June
SAVE THE DATE – The Annual Canadian Summit on Food Regulation returns!
PRESS RELEASE ————————————- SAVE THE DATE – The Annual Canadian Summit on Food Regulation returns! Canada’s leading meeting place for food regulation experts returns in-person on November 28 & 29, 2023 at Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel The Canadian Summit on Food Regulation is the second food portfolio event to take …