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Following successful Scene+ launches at the company’s Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and Western Canada stores, Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) is now introducing the Scene+ loyalty program in Thrifty Foods in B.C. The rollout of Scene+ in the Thrifty Foods stores in B.C. coincides with the introduction …
April, 2023
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24 April
European Olives from Spain: This Spring, Enhance Your Dishes With a Mediterranean Touch!
MONTREAL, April 21, 2023 /CNW/ – Spring has finally arrived, and the warmth won’t be far behind. In addition to the much-needed sunshine, this season also brings the taste for freshness and an insatiable appetite for getting together and sharing. This is the perfect time to turn to European olives …
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24 April
William Low Emission Coffee
New single origin Anei Coop coffee beans, imported by William Coffee, Quebec’s largest selling organic and fair-trade whole bean coffee brand. Innovation, sustainable development, and social responsibility are at the heart of the company’s operations, including reducing the use of fossil fuels at every stage of processing. In 2023, William …
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22 April
Calgary Co-op Shares 2022 Financial Results, Annual Report and 2023 Director Election Results
An in-person AGM took place at the Glenmore Inn in Calgary on April 20 April 21, 2023 – Calgary – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (“Calgary Co-op”) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last night, and is pleased to share its 2022 Financial Results, Annual Report, and the results of the …
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22 April
Loblaw Companies Limited Announces Senior Management Changes, Effective By Q1 2024
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ – George Weston Limited (“George Weston”) (TSX:WN) and Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”) (TSX:L) jointly announced today the appointment of Mr. Per Bank as President and Chief Executive Officer of Loblaw. Mr. Bank will formally join the company by Q1 2024. The appointment follows a …
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18 April
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 10 SIAL INNOVATION 2023 FINALISTS
A WORD FROM JO-ANN MCARTHUR, INNOVATION PRESIDENT OF THE CANADIAN JURY AT SIAL CANADA 2023 This year’s theme, “Own The Change,” speaks to the innovation our food system will need to undergo over the next decade to feed the world sustainably. SIAL highlights and celebrates these changemakers to inspire others. …
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18 April
Quality Foods Sets Opening Date for New Royal Bay Location in Colwood
The West Shore is set to get a new grocery store by the end of May, as Quality Foods gets ready to open a location in Colwood’s Royal Bay neighbourhood. The grocery chain said the location will be its 14th since founder Noel Hayward opened his first store in Qualicum …
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17 April
Grocery Prices Continue to Rise
With the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers, analysts are seeing an improving-but-not-fast-enough inflationary picture. Here is some new analysis from retail analytics firm DataWeave, which has been tracking prices across categories month-over-month throughout 2022 and into 2023, based on data-centric analysis of thousands of products. DataWeave observes that in the month …
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17 April
DOLE® LEADS INNOVATION: FIVE NEW CHOPPED SALADS AND A FRESH, NEW LOOK!
Healthy ingredients and inspiring flavors deliver Dole’s craveable, cultural, and familiar-with-a-twist experience in every bite! MONTEREY, Calif. (April 17, 2023) – Dole Fresh Vegetables introduces five new on-trend flavor varieties to its popular DOLE® Chopped Salad Kit product line. In addition to the breakout new flavors, the new kits feature a …
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17 April
THE SEARCH FOR THE BANANA UNICORN: DOLE SEEKS THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO TASTE THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR FRUIT
Produce leader hopes to find Americans who have so far resisted the global appeal of the “Musa acuminata” CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 17, 2023) – It’s the world’s most popular fruit, the top-selling item in the supermarket and a staple for more than 90% of American households. It seems unfathomable, but …