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T&T Supermarkets, the largest chain of Asian grocery stores in Canada, is expanding into the U.S. with a store in Bellevue, Washington, set to open next summer. The Richmond, B.C.-headquartered company said in a press release Thursday that the 76,000-square-foot store will create more than 300 jobs and be the …
June, 2023
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8 June
Loblaw commits Canada’s largest grocery brands to partner with food recovery programs – in one-billion-pound promise
Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) is celebrating its inaugural Food Waste Awareness Week (June 4 to 10) by reaching a major milestone in its food waste reduction efforts: as of the end of 2022, 100 per cent of eligible Loblaw stores and distribution centres are actively participating in a food …
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7 June
7-Eleven Canada’s New Licensed Restaurant in Niagara Falls Now Serving Beer & Wine
7-Eleven Canada will add to its menu beer and wine for of age guests to pair with their meal at 4025 Dorchester Rd., Niagara Falls, after recently securing a liquor sales licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The Dorchester 7-Eleven was recently remodeled to provide guests …
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7 June
PURATOS CANADA ACQUIRES PREMIUM CHOCOLATE SUPPLIER, FOLEY’S, UNLOCKING FURTHER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORTH AMERICAN CUSTOMERS
Mississauga, 7 June 2023 – Puratos Canada today announces its acquisition of Foley’s Chocolates – a leading provider of real chocolate and compound coatings to industrial manufacturers in north America. The agreement makes Puratos the country’s second-largest chocolate producer and the only domestic manufacturer of ingredients for bakery, patisserie and …
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7 June
New Regulations Have Dire Consequences for Natural Health Products Industry, According to New Canadian Health Food Association Study
Ottawa, ON, June 7, 2023 – The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has recently published a study on the economic contribution of Canada’s natural health product sector in response to new labelling requirements that will come into force in the next two years. The report highlights significant impacts on industry, including …
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7 June
International Dairy Deli Bakery Association IDDBA 2023 Show Sensational Success
Anaheim, CA — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) flag ship event, IDDBA 2023 officially came to a close today at Noon PT. “There are so many positive ways to describe the last three days”, said Whitney Atkins, IDDBA’s Vice President of Marketing. Atkins added, “We are in Anaheim, …
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7 June
I-D Foods Celebrates 75 Years
I-D Foods is celebrating its 75th_Anniversary, a legacy status very few organizations achieve. In fact, I-D Foods has grown to become Canada’s biggest family-owned importer/distributor of specialty grocery items. The company is proud to successfully, and passionately, represent many food Suppliers, distribute their products, be a valued added organization to …
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5 June
Chapman’s and Bear Paws: A Canadian Partnership Made to be Shared
Chapman’s and Bear Paws: A Canadian Partnership Made to be Shared June 5nd, 2023 – Two beloved and iconic Canadian brands are teaming up in a delicious partnership this summer for the chance for one lucky Canadian to win big for their home and community. Both companies hope to inspire …
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5 June
Tighter conditions could push Canadian economy into a recession by end of year, new report finds
Economic forecasts suggest a mild and brief recession is a strong possibility in 2023, with the downturn hitting the economy unevenly.The Bank of Canada could cut interest rates in 2023 to weather any recession signals.Lending and investment in Canada will continue to be restricted due to rougher economic terrain. TORONTO, …
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5 June
PepsiCo Canada Will Achieve 100 per cent Renewable Electricity Target in 2023 from Canadian Sources
The Transition Supports the Company’s pep+ Sustainability Agenda and Clean Energy Goals MISSISSAUGA, ON – June 1, 2023 – Every megawatt-hour of electricity used to make some of Canadians’ favourite snacks and beverages – from Lay’s, Doritos and Miss Vickie’s to bubly, Gatorade and Pepsi – will soon be matched …