News Releases

News Releases

June, 2023

  • 23 June

    CIGBA/DCI Announce New Board of Directors

    Board Changes and New Director Nigel Oliver-Vince’s Market- Past ChairGordon Dean Mike Dean Local Grocer- ChairCraig Cavin Country Grocer-IIBG -Vice ChairMike Sharpe – Sharpe’s Food Market -Treasurer New to BoardTarik Zeid -Food Fare – Director Leaving the BoardRobert Galati DCI Board will be as follows – Nigel Oliver – Past …

  • 23 June

    Halal Expo Canada 2023 Post Show Report – See What Happened!

    THANK YOU FOR MAKING 2023 A GREAT SUCCESS! We are pleased to share with you the HEC 2023 Post Show Report, including: Audience ProfileAttendance NumbersEvent HighlightsTop Attending Countries and Sectorsand more! ­DOWNLOAD NOW­

  • 23 June

    Empire’s Six-Year Turnaround Now Complete

    Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended May 6, 2023. For the quarter, the Company recorded net earnings of $182.9 million ($0.72 per share) compared to $178.5 million ($0.68 per share) last year. The Company …

  • 23 June

    Canada Bread sentenced to $50 million fine after pleading guilty to fixing wholesale bread prices

    Canada Bread Company, Limited was fined $50 million today by the Ontario Superior Court after pleading guilty for its role in a criminal price-fixing arrangement that raised the wholesale price of fresh commercial bread. The fine is the highest price-fixing fine imposed by a Canadian court to date. The bread …

  • 23 June

    While brands think they have consumer trust, most Canadians are skeptical about sustainability claims

    According to a Deloitte Canada report, there is an opportunity for brands to build transparency with authenticity, clarity, and purpose. Toronto, June 22, 2023 – Deloitte Canada’s latest report, Creating value from sustainable products: How business purpose and brand trust can make the difference, reveals a substantial disconnect between how brands and …

  • 20 June

    Coffee Association of Canada Launches Inaugural Awards Program

    Four New Awards Will Celebrate Excellence in the Coffee Community Toronto, ON – June 20, 2023 – Nominations are now open for the Coffee Association of Canada’s (CAC) inaugural awards program. Winners will be announced at the CAC’s annual Conference on Thursday, November 9th in Toronto. “It’s time to acknowledge …

  • 20 June

    The North West Company Opens New Northern Store in Wasagamack, MB

    New location provides increased accessibility, new programs, and extended hours WINNIPEG, MB, June 20, 2023 – The North West Company celebrated the opening of their newest Northern store in Wasagamack, MB on June 19, 2023. The new Northern store, leased from the Wasagamack First Nation, is located in the heart …

  • 19 June

    Community Natural Foods’ Growth and Development

    Updates & Introductions Matt Penner Calgary & Edmonton, AB – June 19, 2023 – Please join us in congratulating Matt Penner on his promotion to Director of Operations and Merchandising at Community Natural Foods. Matt will work closely with Rob Naf, Managing Director, to support Community Natural Foods’ growth and …

  • 19 June

    New programme for Fairtrade cocoa cooperatives supports child labour prevention and remediation efforts

    Bonn, Germany – A new programme is launching today to support Fairtrade certified Ivorian and Ghanaian cocoa cooperatives to strengthen prevention and remediation of child labour and forced labour, according to a joint announcement by Fairtrade International and Fairtrade Africa. With the incidence of child labour having increased in the …

  • 19 June

    KNORR® AND CARDI B PRESENT TASTE COMBOS: THE NEWEST COMBO MEALS THAT ARE EASY, DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS AND CAN BE COOKED AT HOME

    Longtime fan of Knorr, Cardi B, is partnering with the brand to launch a menu of affordable recipes to show people that cooking at home can be just as enjoyable and easy as combo meals from favourite restaurants  TORONTO, ON // June 13, 2023 – Combo meals: They’re a quick, …