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When it comes to the latest inspiration for top-notch candy and snack product and merchandising innovation, the Sweets & Snacks Expo has it all. Taking place May 23-26 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is where thousands of confectionery and snack leaders and their retail and distributor …
March, 2022
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29 March
Mar / Apr 2022
MARCH/APRIL 2022 • VOLUME 108, NO.2 In this Issue 18 Easy GrillingGive customers options this barbecue season – from alternative meats to twists on toppings. 27 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATEFour Themes Shaping Natural, Organic & Wellness 73 Innovation at SIALA Q&A with Isabelle, Marquis, Innovation Expert 75 Saskatchewan Responds to …
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28 March
Loblaw Takes Action on Climate Change With Net-Zero Commitment
Brampton, ON – March 22, 2022 – Today, Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”) announced its plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 as part of a host of environmental commitments. As a multi-generational, family company, with the country’s largest network of corporate and independent grocery and drug stores, …
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28 March
Lagoon Seafood welcomes new vice president of sales, Stephane Paré
Lagoon Seafood welcomes Stephane Paré to the position of vice president of sales. Paré will oversee and direct the sales teams of Lagoon Seafood and its brands. Montreal March 28, 2022 – Lagoon Seafood, a growing Canadian company and leader in the distribution, import, export, processing and curing of fresh …
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28 March
Empire celebrates the launch of Voilà par IGA in Montreal, Quebec
STELLARTON, NS, March 22, 2022 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced that following the launch of Voilà par IGA on March 7, it is now ramping up operations of its new online grocery home delivery service in Quebec. The rollout is progressing well and …
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28 March
Nourish Food Marketing’s 2022 Halal Study shows growth of online and DTC grocery services amongst halal consumers in Canada
TORONTO, March 22, 2022 /CNW/ – Nourish Food Marketing, Canada’s only full-service marketing agency specializing in food, beverage, and agriculture, recently concluded its latest Halal Shopper Study. With over 1,000 participants across Canada, Nourish conducts the study to better understand the Canadian halal Grocery Shopper – Muslim individuals and families that …
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28 March
NRF Releases 2022 Top 50 Global Retailers
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2022 – The National Retail Federation today released its annual list of the Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted with Kantar, the 2022 Top 50 Global Retailers list is a compilation of the 50 most impactful international retailers based on their operations at the start of 2021. Walmart continues …
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28 March
GURU Energizes Canadians Coast-to-Coast With “Made With Plants” Campaign
First of three major 2022 marketing campaigns to build on GURU’s momentum as the fastest-growing organic energy drink in Canada1National campaign also marks Canada-wide launch of top energy drink industry innovation: GURU Guayusa Tropical Punch MONTREAL, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or …
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28 March
The 28th edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global brings comprehensive Conference program analyzing the industry’s main challenges
More than 20 educational sessions, that include practical and theoretical approaches, to be featured from 26 to 28 April at the exhibition’s first edition in Barcelona. Conference program will cover topics focused on seafood business and leadership, seafood sustainability, initiatives against climate change effects or the evolution of fisheries and …
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28 March
Ninja raises $2.8 million to expand 10-minute grocery delivery service in Canada
Toronto, March 30, 2022: Commercializing the first 10-minute grocery and essentials delivery service in Canada, Ninja raises $2.8 million from Lachy Groom, Flexport and Contrary Capital to further accelerate its growth. As a first mover in the space, Ninja is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this largely untapped market, supported …