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Western Canada’s retail food industry steps up its philanthropy during hard times By Robin Brunet The different ways of giving back are limited only by one’s imagination. This is certainly true of the food industry, whether it is retailers or manufacturers of consumer goods, where being a part of the …
May, 2023
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15 May
Sweetness Partners with Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada for Limited Release Stand Up For Kids Colouring Cookie Kits
Edmonton, AB – Sweetness Sugar Cookies Ltd. (Sweetness) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada to release a limited edition Stand Up For Kids Colouring Cookie Kit. Ten percent of all sales from the kits will be donated to the Children’s Aid Foundation …
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15 May
Stonewall Kitchen Announces Carrie McDermott as New CEO
YORK, Maine, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading specialty food, home goods and personal care producer Stonewall Kitchen is excited to announce the hiring of Carrie McDermott as its new Chief Executive Officer. McDermott is just the third CEO in the company’s 32-year history, taking over for John Stiker, …
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15 May
Just in Time for Summer, Gardein® Serves Up Two Sizzling Veggie Burgers: SUPRÊME™ Black Bean Burger and SUPRÊME™ Falafel Burger
TORONTO, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As grilling season approaches, Gardein®, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is excited to offer two delicious and unique veggie burger options for those looking to elevate their BBQ game. The new Gardein SUPRÊME™ Black Bean Burger and SUPRÊME™ Falafel Burger elevate …
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15 May
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024 exhibition space now available
Companies have until end of July to reserve stand space and experience the ‘Heartbeat of the Fresh Produce Business’ from 7 to 9 February 2024. FRUIT LOGISTICA, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, is pleased to announce that exhibitor registrations for its highly …
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15 May
Fruit Attraction records an 80% occupancy rate five months before its 15th anniversary celebration
The Embassy of Brazil hosts the presentation of the 2023 edition on the occasion of its participation as Noted Importing Country, along with Canada and the United States. The Fair, which is organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX and scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 October in the …
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10 May
Natexpo Awards 2023 – The organic sector is changing, the Natexpo Awards too!
Natexpo, the global organic trade show, is inviting organic businesses to enter the Natexpo Awards. Since 2005, this pioneering competition has spotlighted the most innovative, impactful and original products launched on the market in the previous year. For this edition, the Natexpo Awards boast a revamped judging panel and two …
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9 May
Northern Fox Lake Store Damaged by Wildfire
Staff safely evacuated with community WINNIPEG, MB, May 5, 2023 – The North West Company announced that its Northern store in Fox Lake, Alberta was significantly damaged by an out-of-control wildfire that swept through the community on Thursday, May 4. All staff were reported safely evacuated with the rest of …
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8 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 …
