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January, 2026
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13 January
OREO Supports Youth Hockey with Second Year of ‘OREO Stay Playful For All’ Program Delivering Additional Grants Across Canada
This year, the program will deliver $400,000 in donations through hockey equipment grants of $200,000 from OREO and NHLPA Goals & Dreams, and an additional $100,000 each to The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation and MLSE Foundation from OREO and the respective NHL teams TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2026 /CNW/ – Today, OREO and …
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12 January
Eagle Eye Launches Personalized Promotions, Helping Retailers Maximize Offer Conversion and Engagement
New AI-powered, one-to-one promotional solution delivers custom, individualized offers at scale with real-time execution LONDON, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eagle Eye, a leading SaaS and AI technology company that delivers loyalty, personalized promotions and omnichannel marketing solutions for retail, travel and hospitality brands, today announced the launch of Personalized Promotions, an AI-powered solution that allows …
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12 January
Pepsi’s Limited-Time Maple Twist Brings Fresh Energy to the Cola Aisle
Pepsi is leaning into seasonal flavour trends and national pride with the launch of Pepsi Maple Cola, a limited-edition twist designed to drive buzz, celebrate Canadian identity and give consumers a new reason to reach for cola. Available starting today across Canada in 355ml cans and 591ml bottles, Pepsi Maple Cola blends the familiar fizz of Pepsi with a …
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12 January
2026 Customer Loyalty Survey: Coke, Tito’s, Michelob Ultra, McDonald’s, Cheetos Lead 2026 Food & Beverage Loyalty Rankings
Customer Expectations Soar 32% Biggest Jump In Nearly 30 Years NEW YORK, NY, January 12, 2026 – Results of the 28th annual Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index (CLEI) reveal a pivotal shift in the brand landscape as consumer expectations jumped 32% year-over-year – the largest single-year increase since the survey’s …
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12 January
MNP Consumer Debt Index: Manitoba and Saskatchewan Residents Brace for Challenging 2026
Many Manitoba and Saskatchewan Residents Anticipate Higher Living Costs (72%), Rising Housing Pressure (56%), Worsening Economy (53%), and Interest Rate and Inflation Strain (53%) This Year WINNIPEG, MB – January 12, 2026 – Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents are heading into the new year bracing for mounting financial challenges, with seven in …
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10 January
New data shows surging demand for plant-based foods in Canada
Humane World for Animals Canada encourages governments and the food industry to meet consumer appetite for affordable, ethical, sustainable and healthy choices MONTREAL (Jan. 8, 2026) – With Veganuary well underway across Canada and internationally, Humane World for Animals is spotlighting new polling data which reveals strong and growing consumer demand for …
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10 January
Canada Packers strengthens leadership team to execute growth strategy
Canada Packers is pleased to announce today several key leadership appointments as the company continues executing its strategy to become the global standard in sustainable pork. Anthony Wu joined the company on January 5th as Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Optimization. Wu brings 17 years of global operations and commercial …
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10 January
Feed The Dream: Empire Company Limited celebrates the supporters behind every Team Canada athlete’s dream at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
The Official Grocer of Team Canada celebrates the families and communities who feed every athlete’s dream. STELLARTON, NS, Jan. 8, 2026 /CNW/ – Today, Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A), the Official Grocer of Team Canada, proudly unveils its Feed The Dream campaign, which celebrates Canadian pride, Team Canada athletes, their families …
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6 January
FECOV Luncheon – Feb 20th, 2026
Join the Food Executive Club of Vancouver (FECOV) at CHFA Now Vancouver on February 20th, 2026. Join us on February 20th, 2026, for one of our most anticipated lunch events. In conjunction with the Canadian Health Food Association’s “CHFA NOW Vancouver” Conference and Trade Show, we are pleased to host CHFA …
