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CAMDEN – Campbell Soup Co. has announced a $2.7 billion deal to buy Sovos Brands, the producer of Rao’s pasta sauces and other food products. “This acquisition is a perfect fit,” Campbell CEO Mark Clouse said in announcing the planned purchase. Campbell, which makes Prego tomato sauces, would enter the …
August, 2023
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8 August
Real Canadian Superstore expands one-stop shopping for your home with major appliances
Customers in Richmond can now purchase major home appliances while earning and redeeming PC Optimum points in pilot program between Canadian Appliance Source and Real Canadian Superstore BRAMPTON, ON, August 3, 2023 – Today, Real Canadian Superstore (RCSS) announced a new pilot in British Columbia, making it easier and more …
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8 August
Loblaw Reports 2023 Second Quarter Results, earnings growth elevated by PC Bank prior year charge
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO July 26, 2023 Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) (“Loblaw” or the “Company”) announced today its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 17, 2023¹. Loblaw delivered another quarter of strong operational and financial results as it continued to execute on retail excellence. The quarter was characterized …
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8 August
Digitalisation and automation as a cornerstone of the energy turnaround
Anuga FoodTec 2024 shows how digitalisation and automation can help achieve a new level of efficiency in the production of food and beverages Depleting resources, the challenges on the energy markets and strict environmental requirements are turning efficient production processes into a decisive competitive factor in the food and beverages …
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8 August
Back To School Insights from Field Agent Canada
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2 August
Kraft Heinz Announces Goal to Reduce the Use of Virgin Plastic Globally by 20 Percent – or more than 100 Million Pounds – by 2030
Company aims to reach goal by using less plastic, more recycled content, and alternatives to plastic PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO – July 31, 2023 – The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (the “Company” or “Kraft Heinz”) announces a new goal in 2023 to reduce the use of virgin plastic in its …
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1 August
Fresh Express Expands Chopped Salad Kit Line in Canada with Three New Products
Inspired by trending and global cuisine, new flavors bring innovation to the brand’s North American portfolio Orlando, Florida (August 1, 2023) – Fresh Express®, the brand leader in packaged salads in Canada, today announced three additions to its line of convenient chopped salad kits: Twisted Caesar Mexican Fiesta, Smokehouse and …
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1 August
Food Day Canada 20th Anniversary Celebrations Launched
Elora, ON ~ Food Day Canada is a unique opportunity for all Canadians to join hands in one massive celebration in praise of our food and all the good people who make it happen from farms to our forks. There is nothing else like it in the world. It’s free, …
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1 August
Stingray Advertising and Loblaw Media Team Up to Launch Audio Advertising in Loblaw Grocery Stores
MONTREAL, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stingray Advertising, North America’s largest audio advertising network, and Loblaw Media™, the retail media division of Loblaw Companies Limited™ (Loblaw), announced today a new relationship that expands Stingray’s retail audio advertising network into Loblaw grocery stores this summer. The Loblaw store audio network …
July, 2023
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31 July
Paul Werynski promoted to General Manager of Carlton Cards
Carlton Cards is pleased to announce that Paul Werynski has been promoted to the position of General Manager responsible for all daily operations. Paul has been a valued member of the Carlton Cards team for seven years and most recently held the position of Vice President. Paul will continue to …