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ALBERTA, AND ONTARIO INNOVATION BOOSTER RECIPENTS ARE DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY The Innovation Booster funding recipients are: Project Title: From purees to powders: Using rescued foods for healthy soupsProject Lead: Trendi Tech Inc. (Burnaby, BC)Description: This project will demonstrate new avenues for repurposing ingredients through …
August, 2022
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2 August
Business optimism is crashing and inflation is the main culprit: CPA Canada Business Monitor (Q2 2022)
TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2022 /CNW/ – Optimism about the prospects for Canada’s economy dipped precipitously in the last quarter, according to a new survey of senior business leaders conducted for Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). According to the CPA Canada Business Monitor (Q2 2022) survey, optimism about the …
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2 August
Flow Beverage Corp. Appoints Trent MacDonald as CFO
Trent MacDonald TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (“Flow” or the “Company”) announced today that Trent MacDonald has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. MacDonald brings deep experience in retail operations, operational efficiency and business intelligence in high growth entrepreneurial environments. Devan Pennell, the Company’s previous Chief Financial …
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2 August
THE FUTURE IS NOW, DIGITAL SMART LABELS™ ARE CHANGING THE RETAIL WORLD AND CONSUMER EXPERIENCE
COVID has resulted in consumers who want to engage with their favourite brands in different ways than they have in the past, and they want those brands to respond accordingly. Digital Smart Labels™ provide retailers with massive opportunities to listen to their customers and innovate to meet their demands. Danavation …
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2 August
Loblaw Reports 2022 Second Quarter Results
Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) (“Loblaw” or the “Company”) announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 18, 2022. Loblaw delivered strong operational and financial results as it continued to execute on retail excellence in its core businesses, while advancing its growth and efficiencies initiatives. Drug Retail …
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2 August
Great interest in the leading global trade fair for sweets and snacks: Registrations received from 56 countries
ISM 2023 will focus on the current themes and challenges of the industry After the announcement that the event was being postponed from 29.01.-01.02.2023 to 23.-25.04.2023, ISM has recorded a high number of applications. The leading trade fair for sweets and snacks has namely already received applications from 56 countries …
July, 2022
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27 July
Tre Stelle is launching CHEEZMADE, the world’s first-ever meat alternative made from 100% Canadian Cheese.
CHEEZMADE offers chicken-less burgers and nuggets that look, smell and taste just like chicken. Unlike many other meat alternatives, CHEEZMADE is high in protein and calcium, and made with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. And it’s prepared in Canada from real cheese with support by both the Dairy Farmers …
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27 July
DASANI and Sprite Boost Sustainability Packaging Credentials in North America
Two of The Coca-Cola Company’s biggest brands in North America are taking major steps to support a circular economy for plastic packaging. DASANI is rolling out bottles made from 100% recycled PET plastic (excluding caps and labels), and Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase the material’s …
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25 July
CARGILL BREAKS GROUND ON NEW CANOLA PROCESSING FACILITY IN REGINA, SASK.
July 19, 2022 – Earlier today Cargill broke ground on its new $350 million canola processing facility in Regina, Sask. Attached is a photo from today’s groundbreaking ceremony with suggested caption below in addition to quotes from Cargill Canada President, Jeff Vassart and Saskatchewan Premier, Scott Moe. Cargill marked the …
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25 July
Colabor Group Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2022
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec, July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) (“Colabor” or the “Company”) reports its results for the second quarter ended June 11, 2022. Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights: Sales increased by 27.4% to $138.0 million, compared to $108.3 million for the corresponding period of 2021 resulting …