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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 …
June, 2023
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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 …
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19 June
Community Natural Foods’ Growth and Development
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 …
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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 …