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This landmark launch at Longo’s Liberty Village is Kitchen Hub’s fourth location and first “store-within-a-store” concept Click here to download high-res images TORONTO, September 20, 2022 – Today, Kitchen Hub, Canada’s first virtual food hall, opens its fourth location inside Longo’s Liberty Village, kicking off the start of a longer-term partnership with the Toronto-based …
September, 2022
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23 September
Fruit Attraction 2022 breaks records and cements Madrid as world fruit and vegetable capital
The fair was presented at a ceremony this morning attended by Fernando Miranda, Secretary General for Agriculture and Food – Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Vicente Azpitarte, Delegate of the Andalusian Regional Government in Madrid; Juan Arrizabalaga, Director General of IFEMA MADRID; José María Pozancos, Director General of FEPEX; …
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23 September
Arva Flour Mills Announces Acquisition of Red River Cereal Brand from The J.M. Smucker Co.
ARVA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arva Flour Mills, North America’s oldest continuously operating commercial flour mill, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Red River Cereal Brand from Smucker Foods of Canada Corp., a subsidiary of The J.M. Smucker Co. Officially acquiring the historic cereal brand on June 1, 2022, “The Mill” …
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22 September
SUPPORT RADIANT SKIN WITH RĀ.D8 SPARKLING TEA
The refreshing recipe was created with ingredients clinically proven to help healthy skin thrive. With adaptogen and functional drinks being named one of the top 10 trends for Summer 2022, reach for something that not only tastes delicious, but also improves your skin’s beauty from the inside-out. RĀ.D8 is the …
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22 September
The SIAL Innovation Awards 2022 winners announced
Read the full press release here: The SIAL Innovation Awards 2022 winners announced!
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19 September
Margaret Hudson and Jamie Moody to Receive 2022 FHCP Award of Distinction
Mississauga, ON, September 15, 2022 – Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHPC) is pleased to announce that Margaret Hudson, President & CEO, Burnbrae Farms, and Jamie Moody, retired, Vice Chair of the Tree of Life Canada Advisory Board, will receive the 2022 Award of Distinction at this year’s annual …
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19 September
Shoppers Drug Mart and Always make period products more accessible in Manitoba to help #EndPeriodPoverty
Working with the Manitoba’s government, Shoppers Drug Mart in partnership with Always will provide 3.3 million period products to students and adults in need in the province this year September 15, 2022; Toronto, ON. Today, Shoppers Drug Mart announced a new partnership with the Manitoba government to make period products …
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19 September
Restaurant Coffee Orders Begin to Recover From Pandemic
Canadians Are Ordering More Coffee from Restaurants As They Return to Their Pre-Pandemic Routines Coffee servings ordered at restaurants increase year-over-year by 13% Toronto, September 15, 2022 — As much as Canadians love their coffee, many love others making it for them more. Coffee ordered from restaurants is rebounding as …
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19 September
A world premiere — Theobroma Chocolat launches a first organic, plant-based, Zero sugar chocolate
QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theobroma Chocolat, recognized for its organic chocolate products, is innovating once again through the global launch of Yummy Zero Sugar, a new plant-based, zero sugar, organic chocolate. Social manufacturing has been a key cornerstone of innovation efforts since this Canadian company, which …
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19 September
Coveo Survey Reveals 45% of Consumers Will Start Holiday Shopping Earlier Than Past Holiday Peak Periods in Search of Deals Given Rising Costs
Survey also found that consumer shopping is not slowing down despite economic concerns, with 80% of consumers planning to shop as much or more this holiday season as compared to last year