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OTTAWA, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) is pleased to welcome three new Partners in Q4 of 2022 who united under the CPP’s shared action plan to build a circular economy for plastics packaging in Canada. New CPP Partners include a knowledge-based plastics tech startup, a …
January, 2023
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9 January
NBA Legends Jump Into Healthy, Great Tasting Functional Foods Game as Industry Profits Soar
January 5, 2022 — Kudo Snacks, a Vancouver-based company with operations in Salt Lake City, Utah, is pleased to announce the official launch of the company’s ground-breaking protein popcorn at an event featuring the signing of its latest Kudo Legend, NBA Hall of Fame point guard and Olympic gold medalist Gary …
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3 January
Flow Beverage Corp. Secures up to $20 million from Senior Secured Debt Facility
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (“Flow” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a 36-month senior secured term loan (the “Loan”) with NFS Leasing Canada Ltd. (“NFS”) of up to CAD$20.3 million. Flow has initially drawn CAD$15.3 million pursuant to the Loan and has the ability, subject …
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3 January
Lagoon Seafood celebrates 30 years of providing premium fresh and frozen fish and seafood products to Canadians
The market leader was founded by Sam Cheaib in 1992, in Lachine, Quebec Lachine, Que. December 20, 2022 – Lagoon Seafood, the leader in the distribution, importing, exporting, processing, and curing of fresh and frozen seafood, marks its 30th anniversary of service to Canadian consumers, retailers, and wholesalers. Founded as …
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3 January
Lack of Qualified Candidates and High Employee Turnover Are Top Concerns Keeping Employers Up at Night
75% Expect to Face Hiring Challenges in the Next Year Hiring Challenges Keeping Employers Up At Night TORONTO, Dec. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Three-quarters of Canadian employers (75%) say they are facing hiring challenges that keep them up at night, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned …
December, 2022
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22 December
Montreal Influencer Dinner – cocktail dinatoire
This November, California Prunes hosted an exclusive dînatoire for top-tier lifestyle media representatives and social media influencers in Montreal. The dinner was inspired by the art of Quebec French cuisine and local Quebec ingredients. Chef Christopher Kassab used California Prunes as the star ingredient in nine bespoke tasting dishes and Anton Dutot, mixologist from Tap …
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22 December
California Prunes at the National Women’s Show
California Prunes was an exhibitor at the National Women’s Show in Toronto this November, where thousands of samples were distributed to attendees, along with recipe and nutrition cards. The event catered to a highly engaged audience looking to invest in nutritional, functional foods. California Prunes’ sampling program, including exhibiting at …
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22 December
Justine Hendricks named Farm Credit Canada President and CEO
Justine Hendricks Regina, Saskatchewan, December 21, 2022 – Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that Justine Hendricks has been named the next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Hendricks joins FCC from Export Development Canada (EDC), where she currently holds the position …
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21 December
2022 GraceKennedy kicked off its 100th anniversary celebrations
In 2022 GraceKennedy kicked off its 100th anniversary celebrations in style. Since 1922, GraceKennedy has been a crucial part of Jamaica’s economy, in both a manufacturing and distribution. Creating jobs and opportunities for the people of Jamaica was high priority when Grace opened their doors. Whilst retail has changed immeasurably …
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21 December
Grace Foods Canada Inc. launches New Hot Pepper Sauces
Richmond Hill – November 2, 2022: Grace Foods’ Grace’s trademark rocket-shaped hot pepper sauce bottle has something different inside. The tantalising Original Hot Pepper Sauce has been infused and is expanding with bold new flavours, Hickory Smoke, Scotch Bonet & Garlic. They are intensely flavourful but not overpowering. It is …