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Boston, MA – Capstone Partners, a leading middle market investment banking firm, released its latest Food Sector Update, reporting that merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the sector has accelerated year to date (YTD), supported by an acquisitive pool of private strategic and sponsor-backed buyers targeting the Branded segment. The year-over-year …
May, 2026
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5 May
New Zealand’s popular diaper brand, Kiddicare, Arrives in Canada
– Premium, hypoallergenic Ultra Dry Diapers now available at 450 retail locations across the country – TORONTO, May 5, 2026 /CNW/ – Kiddicare, the trusted baby care brand loved by families for over a decade, is now available in Canada. Designed and owned by New Zealanders, Kiddicare is chosen by parents …
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5 May
Manitoba’s New Grocery Property Controls Miss the Mark, says CFIG
A group representing Canadian independent grocers says Manitoba’s approach to grocery property restrictions with its recent Property Controls for Grocery Stores and Supermarkets Act, which passed last June, has left the industry with a sour taste as the province announced it was challenging some of Sobeys’ anti-competition contracts earlier this …
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5 May
SIAL Concludes Another Successful Edition
SIAL Canada took place April 29 to May 1 at the Montreal Convention Centre in downtown Montreal. This year’s trade show featured more than 800 exhibitors from approximately 55 countries. The event typically draws in more than 23,000 food and beverage professionals in retail, foodservice and hospitality. SIAL Canada embodies …
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4 May
Supply Chain Canada Launches Women Leading Supply Chain Initiative
April 30, 2026 — Supply Chain Canada is proud to announce the launch of Women Leading Supply Chain, a national initiative designed to advance women into visible, influential leadership roles across the supply chain profession. Loblaw Supply Chain has signed on as the Exclusive Partner of the initiative. As supply chains continue …
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4 May
Calgary Co-op Shares 2025 Financial Results, Annual Report and 2026 Director Election Results
Calgary Co-op Shares 2025 Financial Results, Annual Report and 2026 Director Election Results In-person AGM held at the Carriage House Hotel and Conference Centre on April 23, 2026. April 27, 2026 – Calgary – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (“Calgary Co-op”) hosted its 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 23, …
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4 May
Get Ready to Move for Women’s Mental Health: The 2026 Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women Returns
Annual event invites Canadians to walk or run, raising critical funds and awareness in 18 communities from coast to coast. TORONTO, ON, April 29, 2026 – It’s time to put your best foot forward for a cause that matters. Registration for the 2026 Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women is now open, …
April, 2026
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30 April
Lactalis Canada Appoints New Sales and Marketing Leadership for Cheese & Tablespreads
April 29, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands including Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia, and part of the France based Lactalis Group, is bolstering its Sales and Marketing leadership within its Cheese & Tablespreads division with two new appointments. Ola Machnowski joins Lactalis …
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30 April
Natracare’s Organic Cleansing Makeup Removal Wipes Now Available at Whole Foods Market Locations Across Canada
Toronto, Ontario (April 28, 2026 )– Since Whole Foods Market first expanded into the Canadian market in 2002, customers seeking products made without chemicals of concern have been able to find Natracare there. Known for their commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible products, Natracare, a woman-founded company and pioneer in …
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28 April
Brody Powell Moves on From Associated Grocers
Brody Powell is moving on from Associated Grocers to become an independent grocer. “Its with many mixed emotion that today marks my last official day at the Associated Grocers office and Friday being my last day with the Pattison Food Group as Vice President of Wholesale. I’m not leaving the …