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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 …
June, 2023
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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 …
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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 …
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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
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …