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Exporting food products no longer be the best option. The focus now is on finding the most economically sustainable method to supply a market By Sylvain Charlebois It’s tomato season, and Canadians love their tomatoes. It is by far the most popular vegetable at the grocery store. According to Agriculture …
August, 2022
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22 August
Canada’s 2030 climate targets achievable if Canadians move to more plant-based diet
New World Animal Protection report produced by Navius Research studies the impact of animal agriculture and meat consumption on Canada’s 2030 and 2050 climate targets. TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2022 /CNW/ – As concerns grow about Canada’s ability to hit its 2030 climate targets, World Animal Protection, in conjunction with Navius …
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19 August
Lita’s Mexican Foods Inc. Continues to Combat Ocean Plastic Epidemic
Vancouver-based Lita’s Mexican Foods, who recreates traditional Mexican foods into award winning plant-based products, has been operating as a Plastic Negative CPG manufacturer since 2020 with the help of their partnership with rePurpose Global – a growing tribe of vibrant cultures from around the world, united by a singular cause …
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16 August
AWAYE: Pain Relief Cream Inspired by Nature
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience. Developed by Lumiera Health Innovation, awaye™ pain relief cream is a safe and clinically tested formula designed to treat pain at its source. Providing fast, effective relief from pain and inflammation, the non-addictive formula is suitable for treating: · Acute pain like sprains, strains and …
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16 August
bubly gives Canadian fans a melon reasons to smile
As part of a year-long bublé parté filled with more fun, more smiles, and more delicious flavours, bubly, Canada’s favourite sparkling water, is excited to announce a third limited edition flavour to the Canadian market – watermelonbubly! Perfect for any summer celebration this refreshing new flavour is sure to give Canadian …
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15 August
Where’s the Beef? Mid-year beef trade and domestic production signal lower net supply
International demand continues to pull on Canadian beef supplies. January through June 2022, Canadian beef exports were up 4% in volume (249,000 tonnes) and up 19% in value ($2.3 billion) from last year. Exports are projected to ease in the third and fourth quarters to be up 3% annually in …
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15 August
iLevel Management Announces New GTA Account Manager
iLevel Management Inc. is thrilled that Stephanie Craig has joined our team as Account Manager GTA. Please help us welcome Stephanie to the iLevel family. Lisa Venetas is no longer with iLevel and we wish her well as she moves on from iLevel. Stephanie Craig Stephanie has a passion for …
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12 August
Lineage Logistics Closes Acquisition of VersaCold Logistics Services
Novi, MI – August, 2022 – Lineage Logistics, LLC, one of the world’s leading and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REITs and logistics providers, today announced it has closed the acquisition of VersaCold Logistics Services (“VersaCold”). The acquisition was first announced on April 13, 2022. VersaCold is a leading cold chain …
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11 August
CPMA hosts 2022 Produce Champion event honouring MP Scot Davidson
August 10, 2022 (Bradford, ON) – Yesterday, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) was pleased to recognize its 2022 Produce Champion, Member of Parliament Scot Davidson, at an event held at Gwillimdale Farms in his riding of York–Simcoe (Ontario). In attendance were federal and local elected officials, as well as …
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11 August
Lactalis Canada to Expand Plant-Based Offering with New Converted Production Facility in Sudbury, Ontario
Company ceases current milk operations in Sudbury, Ontario due to unprofitability in the fluid milk market in Ontario August 10, 2022 – 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, …