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MONTREAL (QUEBEC), June 9, 2022 — The Circular Plastic Taskforce (CPT) is proud to announce a partnership with Digimarc Corporation (Nasdaq: DMRC), creator of Digimarc watermarks that are driving the next generation of digital identification and detection-based solutions, to test Digimarc® Recycle for optimizing the sortation of flexible plastic packaging in Canada, a first …
June, 2022
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14 June
McCain announces new Farm of the Future Africa at ‘critical moment’ for the global food system
· McCain’s second Farms of the Future site will focus on innovation in agriculture to help the business more effectively tackle the impacts of climate change · The project will include testing cutting-edge technology to improve soil health, biodiversity, and reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions across the country …
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14 June
Health Canada’s new food labelling makes no sense
By Sylvain Charlebois Saturated fat in beef, and pork: bad. Saturated fat in dairy products: nothing to see here It looks like we will see different symbols on food packaging soon, telling us whether a food product at the grocery store has too much fat, sugar or sodium. Health Canada is …
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9 June
Empire Becomes Co-Owner of Scene+; Unveils Refreshed Loyalty Strategy
Stellarton, N.S. (June 7, 2022) – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today unveiled a new loyalty strategy to thrill, reward and connect with customers through Scene+, one of Canada’s leading loyalty rewards programs. Along with Scotiabank and Cineplex, Empire is now a co-owner of Scene+. Together, …
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7 June
Special Olympics Canada and Sobeys Inc. come together to support life-changing sports programming for Special Olympics athletes across Canada
As sport programming carefully re-opens, the pandemic has posed significant challenges for Special Olympics Canada and there is much to be done to get its 41,200+ athletes, coaches and volunteers back to action. From June 2 – 16, Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons, Needs, and Safeway Gas Bar …
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6 June
May / June 2022
MAY/JUNE 2022 • VOLUME 108, NO.3 In this Issue 18 SIAL Canada Post Show 23 Comfort in the Classics From pasta to pizza, consumers will always love Italian Foods. 25 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE Fermented Foods are Good for Gut Health 29 Wellness Trends from CHFA Now 31 Grand Prix …
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6 June
Low-Sugar Candy Brand, Healthy Hippo, Announces Non-GMO Project Verification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Healthy Hippo has become the first and only low-sugar candy brand to be Non-GMO Project Verified after a 9-month process. June 1, 2022 – Vancouver, BC – Plant-based, low-sugar candy brand, Healthy Hippo, has announced that all products have been Non-GMO Project Verified. The brand underwent …
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6 June
NOURISH NURTURE IS NOW AUDACIOUS FOOD MARKETING
Independent Toronto marketing firm to help food & bev startups launch, scale and thrive June 1, TORONTO, ON – Nourish Nurture today announced it is now Audacious Food Marketing, an independent full-service marketing agency specializing in helping food and beverage startups to launch, scale and thrive The firm is led …
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6 June
Slice of Life partners with iLevel Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2022 Caledon, Ont. — Slice of Life is pleased to announce their partnership with iLevel Management Inc. iLevel Management will be acting as Slice of Life’s sales broker to Natural Health Food stores, Major Grocery Chains and Food Service throughout Canada. The team at Slice …
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6 June
Innovation Thrives in the Western-Most Province
Sustainability, plant-based foods, and places for more processors to grow their businesses are key themes in BC’s food processing sector. by Ronda Payne The fourth annual, From the Ground Up trade show delivered something for everyone with its increased number of exhibitors at the Vancouver PNE forum on May 26. …