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The annual awards program honors the world’s best companies, products, and services shaping the supply chain technology and logistics industry ALPHARETTA, Ga. – June 30, 2026 – Cimcorp, a pioneer in robotic handling solutions, has won the 2026 SupplyTech Breakthrough Award for “Food Solutions Company of the Year.” Cimcorp was honored for its modular, scalable Dreamfield solution …
July, 2026
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2 July
Berry Fresh Further Strengthens Its Premium Blueberry Offering with Flavor-Focused Genetics from Mountain Blue Orchards
Berry Fresh® announced today that it will bring premium blueberry genetics from Mountain Blue Orchards (MBO)® to the U.S. and Canada through its farms in Peru and Mexico, beginning in fall 2027. The agreement, signed last month between the two parties, strengthens Berry Fresh’s blueberry offering, with plantings commencing in …
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2 July
Astro Celebrates Canadian Identity with New “Made with Canadian Culture” Campaign
Lactalis Canada’s Astro brand unveils a new Canada Day campaign featuring iconic Canadians, limited-edition packaging and a national OOH and social campaign Toronto, ON, June 30, 2026 – At a time when Canadians are seeking out brands that truly reflect their values, Lactalis Canada’s Astro brand is proud to introduce …
June, 2026
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29 June
Adelina’s No Frills® Opens in Winnipeg, Bringing Local Ownership, Fresh Food and Everyday Value to McPhillips Community
June 25, 2026, Brampton, ON — No Frills®, one of Canada’s leading hard-discount grocery retailers, is opening in Winnipeg, bringing fresh groceries, everyday value and a community-first approach to the McPhillips area. Adelina’s No Frills®, owned and operated by Winnipeg-born Adelina Marrello, will offer customers a full range of grocery essentials, …
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29 June
New Loblaws City Market Opens in South Granville, Bringing Fresh Meals, Everyday Value and Convenient Grocery Shopping to Vancouver
BRAMPTON, ON, June 26, 2026 – Residents of South Granville now have a new destination for fresh meals, everyday groceries and convenient shopping with the opening of Loblaws City Market. Opening Friday, June 26 at 8:00 a.m., the new location at 1461 West Broadway marks the fifth Loblaws City Market in Vancouver …
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29 June
Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada Launch Annual Giving Campaign
As Canadians face an active start to the wildfire season and communities continue to recover from recent floods, The Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada are launching their annual nationwide giving campaign to support emergency response efforts across the country and strengthen community resilience. Over the next month, from …
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29 June
GLBC Wins Bronze at FSEA 2026 Gold Leaf Awards
Great Little Box Company Ltd (GLBC) has announced it has won Bronze in the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) 33rd Annual Gold Leaf Awards. Judged on design, execution, and level of difficulty, this annual award competition represents the most exquisite works throughout the graphic arts industry. Featuring more than 35 categories, …
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29 June
New Grocery Store Slated for Downtown Winnipeg
The overhaul of the former Portage Place mall will see a new, long-awaited grocery store in downtown Winnipeg, according to True North Real Estate Development Limited, the developer behind the massive project. At the future Red River Co-op location, downtown residents and workers will be able to grab fresh food, pharmaceuticals and …
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29 June
Pattison Food Group Invests in Future-Ready Grocery Fulfillment with Dematic Automation
Automated fulfillment solutions enhance efficiency, throughput and scalability across its warehouse operations ATLANTA – June 24, 2026 – Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, partnered with Pattison Food Group to modernize grocery fulfillment operations at its Langley, British Columbia distribution center. The 485,000-square-foot ambient grocery facility leverages advanced automation technologies designed to improve split-case fulfillment efficiency, increase …
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29 June
ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD ANNOUNCES ITS RESULTS FOR ITS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2026
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: ATD) announces its results for its fourth quarter ended April 26, 2026. Executive Comments on the Quarter Alex Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our focus on delivering on our customer promise through our Core + More strategy is driving strong momentum across our U.S. business, with …