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SASKATOON – The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $2 million in new funding to the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) as part of its 2022-23 budget released on March 23. The funding, provided through the Ministry of Agriculture, has been entrusted to GIFS …
April, 2022
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18 April
Calgary Co-op Expands Health Offerings with Acquisition of Two Beacon Pharmacies
March 9, 2022 – CALGARY – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (Calgary Co-op) has acquired two Beacon Pharmacies, an acquisition that reflects Calgary Co-op’s commitment to the community and growth in the areas of health and wellness. The pharmacies, located at the Sheldon Chumir Centre on 4th street SW and the …
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12 April
Weston Family Foundation announces expert judging panel for the $33-million Homegrown Innovation Challenge
Panel includes prestigious members from around the world with expertise in food system stability and agriculture technology TORONTO, April 5, 2022 /CNW/ – The Weston Family Foundation has selected an international panel of expert judges for its $33-million Homegrown Innovation Challenge. The panel will be chaired by Dominic Barton, former chair …
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12 April
69 Per Cent of Canadian Companies Have Experienced Pay Compression in the Last 12 Months, Robert Half Research Finds
Of those, 57 per cent are increasing salaries for current staff to help close wage gapsRobert Half Salary Guide features data to benchmark compensation for 400-plus positions TORONTO, April 8, 2022 /CNW/ – Many companies are taking measures to increase pay equity among workers, research from talent solutions and business …
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12 April
SAVE THE DATE – CFDE Golf Tournament – June 15th
On behalf of the Calgary Food & Drug Executives, we would like to take this opportunity to announce that our golf tournament will be returning in 2022 and we are planning to host the event on June 15th. More Information including Registration will be posted on the CFDE Web site …
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8 April
Calgary Co-op Shares 2021 Financial Results, Annual Report and 2022 Director Election Results
An in-person AGM took place in Calgary on April 7 April 8, 2022 – Calgary – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (“Calgary Co-op”) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last night, and is pleased to share its 2021 Financial Results, Annual Report, and the results of the 2022 Director Election. Board …
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8 April
Loblaw leading the way with sustainable packaging on PC® and no name® coffee products
Award-winning sustainable packaging innovation is another step the retailer is taking to make its brands’ plastic product packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025 BRAMPTON, ON, April 7, 2022 /CNW/ – Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) (“Loblaw”) is overhauling the coffee aisle by replacing unrecyclable packaging with a first-of-its kind in Canada paper-based solution. Available in …
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6 April
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 10 SIAL INNOVATION 2022 FINALISTS
WHO WILL BE THE SIAL INNOVATION 2022 GREAT WINNERS? Attend the SIAL Innovation award ceremony and discover Gold, Silver and Bronze winners as well as a surprise Sustainable Development prize!Save the date to experience the most anticipated event of the show! See you on April 20th at 10:30 am, at …
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6 April
A Righteous Acknowledgement on a Culture of Excellence
Righteous Gelato is named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers! April 5th, 2021 (Calgary, Alberta) Righteous Gelato is honored as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers announced by Mediacorp Canada Inc, organizers of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, for the third time. The Canada’s Top Employer Program seeks out industry game …
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6 April
Great Little Box Company Named One of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers of 2022
VANCOUVER, B.C., April 5, 2022 — Great Little Box Company Ltd./ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) announced today that it has again been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers. This annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 employers, has selected GLBC to be recognized for …