News Releases

August, 2022

• 24 August

  Nestlé Canada Releases its Latest Snapshot of its Purpose in Action

  

  Nestlé Canada is pleased to issue its 2021/2022 Creating Shared Value (CSV) Snapshot, which highlights the company’s efforts to continuously progress in making positive social impacts and important sustainable change. The Snapshot includes progress on how the company is bringing its Purpose to life – unlocking the power of food …
• 23 August

  Mary’s Gone Crackers Expands their Iconic Gluten Free Product Mix with New Plant-Based Cheese Flavored Crackers: Mary’s Gone Cheezee

  

  Reno, Nev. (August 23, 2022) – Mary’s Gone Crackers – the leading organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO cracker brand – continues to expand its product line with a new item that is unbelievably cheezee and unexpectedly vegan. Mary’s Gone Cheezee Plant-Based Crackers deliver the creamy, mild cheddar appeal of your favorite cheese without going anywhere near …
• 23 August

  BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Launches Two Programs to Support Underserved Communities in Canada

  

  “Be an After-School Hero” initiative to address food insecurity and Seat at the Table™ Fund scholarship to help BIPOC students pursue careers in food BOLTON, ON, Aug. 23, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, Ben’s Original™ brand announced two initiatives to support communities across Canada taking further action to create opportunities that …
• 22 August

  Empire Company Limited Celebrates the Launch Of Scene+ in Atlantic Canada Stores, and Prepares to Launch Next in Western Canada

  

  Customers at Atlantic Canada Sobeys, Foodland, Voilà by Sobeys, Needs and Lawtons Drugs stores are now earning Scene+ points when shopping and, until September 21, have a chance to win free groceries for a year1 Scene+ will roll out at Empire’s other banners by region across the country this year …
• 22 August

  WorkSafeBC amends rules on the refusal of unsafe work so workers can make more informed decisions

  

  Employers are now required to inform workers about a previous work refusal before reassigning the work Richmond, B.C. (Aug. 22, 2022) — Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) are coming into effect on Aug. 22, 2022 that will strengthen worker protections on the right to refuse unsafe …
• 22 August

  Our agri-food world is about to get a whole lot smaller

  

  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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …