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MAY/JUNE 2023 • VOLUME 109, NO.3 In this Issue 11 SIAL Canada Sets the Tone 12 Grocery & Specialty Food West 2023 Western Canada’s biggest grocery event welcomes record attendees. 27 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE Shifting Priorities Snacks move towards healthy options as the category ramps up. Price Hike Expected …
May, 2023
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30 May
AFPA EVENT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!
It’s been a few years since our industry has had a chance to really come together, which is why The Alberta Food Processors Association is so excited to promote their upcoming Annual General Meeting/Conference and Golf Classic, June 27/28 in Calgary. Trust us, this is one event you don’t want …
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29 May
FCC supports Canadian producers challenged by economic environment
Regina, Saskatchewan, May 23, 2023 – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support to new and existing customers who are experiencing financial difficulties, including cash flow challenges, due to higher-than-average input costs and elevated interest rates. The cost pressures in the current economic environment are difficult to pass on, resulting in …
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29 May
Kapi Kapi Exceeds Expansion Goals in North America
MIAMI, FL (May 23, 2023) – Kapi Kapi Growers, one of the largest fully integrated, farm to customer, growers of pineapples and bananas in the world, broadens their reach in the U.S. and Canada marketplace. Since launching the brand in 2021, Kapi Kapi has doubled its sales of premium pineapples …
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29 May
OCEAN MIST® FARMS ANNOUNCES LORI BIGRAS AS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (May 24, 2023) – Ocean Mist Farms, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in North America, is pleased to announce veteran agricultural industry marketer Lori Bigras has joined Ocean Mist Farms as Communications Manager. With this hiring, Ocean Mist Farms has brought on an experienced professional …
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29 May
REGISTER NOW – CFDE Golf Tournament – June 21st
Calgary Food & Drug Executives 2023 Golf ClassicD’Arcy Ranch Golf Club – 174 Northridge Dr, Okotoks AlbertaWednesday June 21, 2023 On behalf of the Calgary Food & Drug Executives, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the 48th Annual CFDE Golf Classic Open Registration : Includes …
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29 May
Canadians are buying less food. Now what?
By Sylvain Charlebois | May 25, 2023 Canadian food retail sales on a downward trajectory The release of retail data by Statistics Canada last week has provided valuable insights into the dynamic nature of food retailing in Canada. Contrary to initial assumptions, the data reveals intriguing fluctuations in Canadian food and beverage retail …
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29 May
Loblaw to Purchase Five Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, as Effort to Reimagine Zero-Emission Long-Haul Deliveries Begins
Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L; “Loblaw”) is announcing plans to purchase five Class 8 T680 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) from Kenworth. With a range of over 700 kilometers, these vehicles feature some of the very latest in carbon-free technology and will provide Loblaw with greater flexibility to complete …
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25 May
CFL FANS: SNACK, PLAY AND WIN WITH OLD DUTCH ALL SEASON LONG
Canadian snack company powers CFL Pick ‘Em and 2023’s biggest CFL events TORONTO (May 23, 2023) – Old Dutch Foods Ltd. (ODF) and the Canadian Football League (CFL) are giving fans a lot to cheer for – and snack on – during the upcoming season, postseason, and the 110th Grey Cup at …
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23 May
SIAL Canada Sets the Tone
SIAL Canada took place May 9th-11th at the Enercare Centre in Toronto. The show is the only event of its kind in Canada, bringing together more than 1,000 national and international exhibitors from 50 countries and welcoming more than 20,000 professional visitors from Canada, the United States and 60 other …