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Following Listuguj’s statements of September 26, 2022 and the response of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, commercial lobster fishermen in Gaspesie are wondering who governs and manages the lobster fishery. CHANDLER, Quebec, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today the lobster stock is healthy almost everywhere in Gaspesie. …
October, 2022
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11 October
Canada Dry throws it back – playing at our heartstrings through nostalgia
Canada Dry is thrilled to unveil its new visual brand identity that will be applied to all company assets, including Canada Dry Ginger Ales and classic mixers, such as Tonic Water and Club Soda. Bold brand refresh, with the same great taste! This rebranding pays tribute to the brand’s iconic …
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5 October
CIGBA/CFIG CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC DONATES $10,000 TO CHARITY OF CHOICE – GORD DOWNIE AND CHANIE WENJACK FUND
$10,000 donation to The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund Western Grocer Magazine was proud to be among the sponsors at the CFIG/CIGBA 2022 Charity Golf Classic September 27th at the Georgetown Golf Club in Ontario. The tournament was a great success and generated a donation of $10,000 for The …
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5 October
Solina to acquire Saratoga Food Specialties
Leading European producer of savoury solutions accelerates North American expansion PARIS, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRHandout/ — Solina, a leading European producer of savoury ingredient solutions for the food industry, has signed an agreement to acquire Saratoga Food Specialties to continue its expansion in North America. The regulatory approval process is …
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3 October
Food & Beverage between Italy and Canada: a love story with a business side
TUTTOFOOD 2023, the trade fair for all the F&B value chain, is the best place to benefit from trade opportunities between the two countries –in both directions. That North America has a love story with Italian food is no mystery. And data proves it. According to Export Planning, an Italy-based …
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3 October
Canada has a food affordability problem
By Sylvain Charlebois It is time for tax reductions to help consumers weather food inflation Did you know that there is a global food security index? The well-known magazine The Economist has just published its 11th edition. The Global Food Security Index comprises a set of indices from more than 120 …
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3 October
Chiquita Makes a ‘Small Change’ to Inspire a ‘Big Difference’ in Breast Cancer Awareness with Sixth-Annual Pink Sticker Series
Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 3, 2022 – In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Chiquita is once again giving its iconic Blue Sticker a pink makeover to match the Pink Ribbon – an international symbol for breast cancer awareness. For the sixth consecutive year, in partnership with …
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3 October
WESTFALIA FRUIT PROVIDES PROMOTABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RETAILERS AHEAD OF BUSY AVOCADO SEASON
Oxnard, Calif. (September 28, 2022) – Westfalia Fruit, the world’s global leader of fresh avocados, is excited to support retailers and help drive demand for avocados this fall. As the Peruvian season ends, Westfalia’s strong, quality supply of avocados from Mexico, Chile, and Colombia will be ready for U.S. consumers …
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3 October
Aldi takes fourth place in UK grocery market in 2022 as 3.1 million shoppers switch to the discounter, says GlobalData
Discounters are benefitting the most from the cost-of-living crisis, with their low cost and quality credentials appealing to consumers who are shifting their shopping habits to help cope with inflation, says GlobalData. According to the leading data and analytics company, Aldi’s UK grocery market share is forecast to grow 0.3ppts …
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3 October
SNAC INTERNATIONAL OPENS REGISTRATION TO HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SNAXPO, THE PREMIER SOURCING EXPO FOR THE SNACK INDUSTRY
Arlington, VA –September 29, 2022 WHO: Whether you’re a start-up brand or a well-established snack food manufacturer, SNAXPO is your source to discover: Emerging ingredients, flavors, and seasonings Full snack manufacturing equipment lines Packaging equipment and materials Quality assurance and technical solutions Thought leaders and industry experts discussing the most pressing challenges, …