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QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theobroma Chocolat, recognized for its organic chocolate products, is innovating once again through the global launch of Yummy Zero Sugar, a new plant-based, zero sugar, organic chocolate. Social manufacturing has been a key cornerstone of innovation efforts since this Canadian company, which …
September, 2022
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19 September
Coveo Survey Reveals 45% of Consumers Will Start Holiday Shopping Earlier Than Past Holiday Peak Periods in Search of Deals Given Rising Costs
Survey also found that consumer shopping is not slowing down despite economic concerns, with 80% of consumers planning to shop as much or more this holiday season as compared to last year
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19 September
DOLE ADDS ANOTHER TRIO OF ON-TREND FLAVOR VARIETIES TO ITS POPULAR CHOPPED SALAD KIT LINE
Most recognized packaged salad brand leverages popularity of Thai, maple and dill taste trends to expand its Chopped! Salad Kit line to 17 SKUs CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2022) – One of the country’s best-selling chopped salad kit lines is growing again with a trio of new offerings. Dole Food Company, …
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19 September
Giant Tiger and Indspire Partner to Create an Orange Shirt to Support National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
– 100% of proceeds from the sale of the shirt are donated to Indspire – OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 14, 2022 /CNW/ – Giant Tiger Stores Limited announced today a new collaboration with national Indigenous charity Indspire to create an orange shirt to help spread awareness for National Day for Truth and …
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19 September
The Conference Board of Canada Joins the Canada Plastics Pact
OTTAWA, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Conference Board of Canada, the country’s leading independent research organization, has joined Canada Plastics Pact (CPP), an organization tackling plastic waste and pollution, in an industry-led multi-stakeholder collaboration platform. “The Conference Board of Canada is committed to researching and understanding how organizations …
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16 September
ColdChase & Cargovision Reach Exclusive GSA Aviation Sector Agreement
ColdChase Inc., is a manufacturer of reusable, global, real-time asset tracking, and monitoring systems for cargo shipments. Our trackers measure global positioning, temperature, humidity, shock and vibration, barometric pressure, light sensing, and air quality. ColdChase has engaged Cargovision as their exclusive global General Sales Agent (GSA). Cargovision is a member …
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13 September
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 • VOLUME 108, NO.5 In this Issue 11 Grocery Innovations Canada – Pre-Show Update 2022 19 ’Tis the Season! Consumers are looking to start holiday shopping sooner. 25 RETAIL COLLABORATION How are shoppers dealing with inflation? Insights for retailers and brands. Canadian shoppers are clearly adjusting shopping patterns …
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13 September
NORTHFORK BISON Announces Promotion of Marc Mousseau to Vice President
Marc Mousseau St. Leonard (Montreal) Quebec, September 12, 2022— Northfork Bison Distributions Inc., a Canadian bison and wild game meat company, has announced the promotion of Marc Mousseau to Vice President. Mousseau has an extensive background in the meat business. His introduction to French Master Butchers in Paris inspired him …
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13 September
KFC and Ruffles Join Forces
KFC has let the Ruffles brand in on its secret recipe to give Canadians an epic snacking experience. Introducing: Ruffles KFC Original Recipe Chicken chips, now available in Canada nationwide across all major retailers, for a limited time. Fried chicken and potato chips are synonymous with finger lickin,’ and there is …
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13 September
Coke Canada Bottling to Invest $34 MM in Lachine Manufacturing facility
New manufacturing line to support positive momentum in the Quebec market, drive long-term growth GREATER MONTREAL AREA, Sept. 7, 2022 /CNW/ – Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (Coke Canada Bottling) today announced the company is making a capital investment of $34 million in its manufacturing facility in Lachine to help meet …