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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 …
June, 2023
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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 …
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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, …
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19 June
WESTFALIA FRUIT ENTERS THE PERUVIAN AVOCADO SEASON
Oxnard, Calif. (June 13, 2023) – Westfalia Fruit, the market leader in growing, ripening, handling, and distributing quality avocados, announces the start of its Peruvian avocado season with supply available now through mid-September. Westfalia began exporting Peruvian avocados in 2016 and is now the 2nd largest exporter, with a presence …
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19 June
Call me Crispy. Call Me Tender. But Don’t Call me Chicken!
NotChicken™ Crosses Into Canada to Satisfy Your Cravings & Confuse Your Tastebuds The meat industry would want us to be very clear: We are definitely, positively, 100% NotChicken™! TORONTO, June 14, 2023 /CNW/ – There’s a new nugget in town and it’s definitely NotChicken™. Global food-tech company, NotCo, is announcing the launch …
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19 June
NRF Says Retail Sales Increased Again in May
WASHINGTON – Retail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges, the National Retail Federation said today.“Consumers continued to spend on household priorities in May, supported by gains in the job market and wages,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers recognize the ongoing …
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19 June
Get Cracking® launches new marketing campaign that puts a spotlight on eggs for dinner
OTTAWA, ON, June 19, 2023 /CNW/ – Egg Farmers of Canada is excited to unveil its latest marketing campaign centered on the concept of enjoying eggs for dinner. The organization is sharing this message with Canadian consumers through humorous and quirky ads that feature relatable situations and ask ‘What’s stopping …
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16 June
Canadian Brand Blender Bites Introduces New Tropical Glow 1-Step Smoothie
The New Formulation Aids in Transforming Wellness and Beauty from Within Vancouver, British Columbia, June 14, 2023 – Blender Bites, an award-winning Canadian company involved in the development and marketing of a line of premium, organic, and plant-based pre-portioned frozen functional beverages, is delighted to unveil its latest offering, Tropical …
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15 June
Community Natural Foods Has Arrived in Edmonton
Edmonton’s new home for a healthy planet and a healthy you Edmonton, AB – June 15, 2023 – Community Natural Foods is pleased to announce the opening of a new store in Edmonton. This is the fourth Community Natural Foods store in Alberta, and the first of its kind outside …
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15 June
Traditional Medicinals Launches Organic Lemon Ginger Tea in Canada
Building on the success of Traditional Medicinals’ botanical wellness teas in Canada, the brand is growing its product line Toronto, Canada -June 13, 2023 – Traditional Medicinals, a leading botanical wellness company with over 60 high-quality teas, is today announcing the launch of its newest Canadian tea blend — Organic …