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April, 2023
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12 April
Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards: Finalists Announced
2022 standout new products include snack foods that provide everything from flavour exploration to nutritional supplementation, and packaging with soothing and contemporary designs. TORONTO, April 12, 2023: Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is excited to reveal the finalists for the 30th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards. The 30th Annual Canadian Grand …
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10 April
SAVE THE DATE – CFDE Golf Tournament – June 21st
On behalf of the Calgary Food & Drug Executives, we would like to take this opportunity to announce that our golf tournament will be returning in 2023 and we are planning to host the event on June 21st. More Information including Registration will be posted on the CFDE Web site …
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10 April
Rabba Roots returns to Mississauga Food Bank with 5400 eggs thanks to longstanding partnership with Burnbrae Farms
Mississauga, April 6, 2023 – Rabba returns today to the Mississauga Food Bank with a truck-full of eggs, courtesy of Burnbrae Farms. The donation, 5,400 eggs to be exact, builds on a partnership that goes back to 1986 and has become an annual tradition for the two Ontario-based family companies. …
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10 April
Taming Inflation: How Governments, Companies and Consumers Can Help
Ottawa, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inflation has been the major story in Canada and globally for the past year, and according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada, government, businesses and consumers can all play a role in slowing its impact. Month-to-month inflation in Canada has …
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10 April
Canadians want more food price freezes, and competition
SURVEY ON FOOD ISSUES By Sylvain Charlebois Many surveys suggest that Canadians firmly believe grocery chains are profiteering from food inflation and pushing prices higher unnecessarily. Meanwhile, many experts believe some profiteering is a reality in parts of the industry, and not just in food retail. The reality is that …
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10 April
Amy’s Kitchen Survey Finds Americans are Vegan-Curious, Citing Personal Health and the Environment as Top Motivators
With widespread interest in plant-based meals, Americans are seeking mealtime shortcuts PETALUMA, CALIF. (April 4, 2023) – The plant-based food movement is on the rise, which is why Amy’s Kitchen, the national leader of organic and vegetarian frozen and canned foods, surveyed over 2,000 Americans nationwide to better understand the …
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10 April
INTERPACK 2023 – THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
From circular economy to digitalization: At interpack, the industry’s hot topics meet the latest technologies and innovations. In a few weeks, the global processing and packaging industry will finally meet again in Düsseldorf, Germany. “We are ready”, says Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack. “All our exhibitors and partners are …
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10 April
24th Annual Industry Report Indicates Increased Optimism Amid Uncertainty
Results show 70% of respondents reported profit growth; 60% experienced growth in volume Falls Church, Va. >>> April 4, 2023 The Foodservice Packaging Institute’s 2023 State of the Industry Report reveals that the industry is seeing a steady comeback since the slowdown of the pandemic, despite current economic uncertainty. Results …
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5 April
Manitoba Harvest Expands Whole Foods Market Distribution
Natural Foods Industry Leaders Reinforce Commitment to Healthy Living and Environmental Sustainability with the Launch of ROC™ Hemp Hearts and the Largest Regenerative Hemp Harvest in the World NEW YORK and WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Manitoba Harvest, the world’s leading hemp foods brand and a wholly-owned …