News Releases

May, 2023

• 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 …
• 8 May

  Full RCC STORE 23 Agenda Launched

  
• 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 …
• 8 May

  MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN MAPLE SYRUP RESEARCH

  

  Clinical Study Shows Maple Syrup Better than Refined Sugars for Cardiometabolic Health Longueuil, Québec; May 5, 2023 – The science continues to build on the potential health benefits of maple syrup and its polyphenol content. Data from a new clinical nutrition study demonstrate that maple syrup, used as a substitute …
• 8 May

  Lactalis Canada Announces Appointment of Nathalie Cusson as General Manager of its Fluid Division

  

  May 2, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathalie Cusson to the position of General Manager of its Fluid …
• 8 May

  Senator Rob Black’s Food Day in Canada Bill to Receive Royal Assent

  

  Ottawa, May 8, 2023 – As sponsor of Bill S-227, An Act to Establish Food Day in Canada, the Honourable Rob Black, Senator for Ontario and Chair of the Canadian Senators Group, is pleased to share that it will receive Royal Assent in the coming days. In both the Senate …
• 4 May

  In a Canadian first, Loblaw to purchase electricity in Alberta that is generated by wind, sun and water – helping to cut its nationwide operating carbon emissions by 17%

  

  Toronto, Ontario, May 4, 2023 – Today, Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L; “Loblaw”) announced an unprecedented carbon-free energy deal that will see the electricity it purchases for its supermarkets, drugstores, offices and distribution centres in Alberta generated entirely by wind, sun and water. The arrangement, leveraging renewable energy sources, is …
• 3 May

  Lactalis Canada Releases 2022 ESG Report

  

  Highlights progress on ESG priorities and contributions to the wellbeing of people, planet and communities it serves TORONTO, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, today released …
• 1 May

  30th Annual Canadian Grand Prix Awards Gala on May 31st.

  
• 1 May

  ZOA Energy Expands Across Canada

  

  ZOA Energy Expands Into Brick-and-Mortar Stores Across Canada with New Visual Identity, and Additional Flavors  Tampa, Florida, May 1, 2023 – ZOA Energy – a leading energy drink company – proudly announces the expansion into brick-and-mortar stores across Canada with its new visual identity and additional flavors. The newly revealed product will be reaching …