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The machine learning-fueled meal-planning platform for grocers proves tocombat cart abandonment, increase online sales, and improve repeat site visits. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The numbers are in, and a recent rollout of white-label meal planning platform Grocery Shopii at an independent Southwestern grocery chain far exceeded expectations in terms of online …
February, 2022
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28 February
Drive Away Hunger almost doubles this year’s goal
Regina, Saskatchewan, February 22, 2022 – Partners in Canada’s agriculture and food industry have once again rallied behind Drive Away Hunger, providing an equivalent of more than 36 million meals to food banks and feeding programs across the country. Founded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), the industry-wide initiative has been …
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28 February
IFPA’s Burns to Take Over as CEO; Stenzel Moves to Consulting Role Effective March 31
Cathy Burns Newark, De. and Washington D.C. – Cathy Burns, currently Co-CEO of the new International Fresh Produce Association formed by the combination of United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), will become its singular CEO effective March 31. Tom Stenzel, currently Co-CEO and past President …
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28 February
McDougall Energy Inc. Announces Completion of Dowler-Karn Acquisition
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (February 28, 2022): Two of Ontario’s largest family-owned fuel and lubricant distributors have finalized an agreement that welcomes Dowler-Karn Limited (“Dowler-Karn”) to McDougall Energy Inc. and Group of Companies (“McDougall Energy”). This acquisition, which was previously announced on October 29, 2021, closed on February 28, 2022. …
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24 February
Confetti Sweets Totally Awesome Cookie Mixes!
Stock the products your customers really want, Totally Awesome Cookie Mixes! Convenient, easy to make mixes with only the highest quality ingredients and no added preservatives. Eye catching packaging sure to be noticed on shelf. Contact sales@confettisweets.ca to find out about our merchandising displayer.
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18 February
PepsiCo’s ingredients and packaging innovations may reinforce brand loyalty despite price hikes, says GlobalData
Following the fourth quarter and final year announcement results from PepsiCo; Chloe Gbadero, Senior Beverage Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “PepsiCo has comfortably exceeded initial expectations in Q4, driven by effective net pricing and higher advertising and marketing expenses. “However, it’s not been …
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18 February
Canada’s First Natural Energy Drink Bursts into the Market
No Sugar Company introduces Joyburst, a naturally caffeinated and flavoured range of energy drinks Toronto, February 15, 2022 – You may have seen founder and CEO Brad Woodgate recently on your TV screen, doing the #Joywalk while debuting his latest product for the No Sugar Company. Joyburst, his line of …
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18 February
New Go-To Resource for the Latest in Wheat Nutrition
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 17, 2022 /CNW/ – Canadians have questions about fibre, gut health, and healthy grains. A new go-to resource for up-to-date, science-based wheat nutrition information has the answers. Developed for dietitians and consumers by the Canadian Wheat Nutrition Initiative (CWNI), What About Wheat? showcases Canadian wheat as part of a …
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18 February
Costco Wholesale Continues Canadian Expansion with 167,000 Square Foot Relocated Store in Kelowna
Seattle-based retail giant Costco Wholesale is continuing with its strategy of opening new warehouses in communities that had older format stores in Canada. The newest location opened in Kelowna at 2125 Baron Road and is over 24 percent larger than the previous location. “With the opening of this new warehouse, …
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18 February
GS1 Predicts RFID Platforms will Deliver Automated “Farm to Fork” Traceability
New GS1 Case Study Released on Independent Purchasing Cooperative/Subway Inventory Management Solution Miamisburg, OH (February 17, 2022) –Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is pleased to share the GS1’s newly released case study that predicts that “RFID platforms will deliver automated “farm-to-fork traceability.” Avery Dennison, a certified GS1 US Solution Partner, offers …