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Righteous Gelato is a Living Wage Employer in the Province of Alberta May 11th, 2022 (Calgary, Alberta) – Righteous Gelato has been certified as a Living Wage Employer in the province of Alberta. Alberta Living Wage Network works to advance a coordinated living wage movement in Alberta. Paying a living …
May, 2022
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11 May
FOOTHILLS CREAMERY AND CALGARY FLAMES LAUNCH ‘C OF RED CINNAMALT SWIRL’ ICE CREAM IN GROCERY RETAIL AS PLAYOFF SEASON COMMENCES
Fan-favourite Saddledome soft serve reimagined for at home consumption CALGARY (May 10, 2022) – In celebration of Calgary’s current Stanley Cup playoff run, Foothills Creamery and the Calgary Flames are bringing a taste of the Scotiabank Saddledome (“Saddledome”) into the homes of hockey and ice cream fans across the city. …
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10 May
Great Little Box Company named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2022
VANCOUVER, B.C., May 10, 2022 — Great Little Box Company Ltd/ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2022 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies demonstrating …
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10 May
FRESHCAP TAKES FAN-FAVORITE COLA-FLAVORED MUSHROOM GUMMIES TO MARKET
Unique Flavor Profile and Effective Ingredients for a Winning Combination For Immediate Release: Edmonton, CANADA, April 12, 2022 – FreshCap announced the launch of their newest fan-favorite product, a cola-flavored mushroom gummy with notes of sweet caramel, vanilla, and spice. Packed with 500mg of fully extracted organic mushroom fruiting body …
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10 May
Fresh Direct Produce Group of Companies Requalifies for Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Status
Vancouver, BC – May 10th, 2022 – Fresh Direct Produce Ltd. (“Fresh Direct”), and its partner companies Mike & Mike’s Organics, Islands West Manufacturers, and Emperor Specialty Foods are honoured to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies over the past decade. This prestigious national award is sponsored by CIBC, …
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9 May
MILKADAMIA AND BEVERAGE WORLD PARTNER TO BRING MACADAMIA NUT OIL PRODUCTS TO CANADIAN CONSUMERS
Beloved macadamia nut brand will now be available from coast-to-coast in Canada for the first time Chicago, IL (May 5, 2022)– milkadamia has announced it will now make its full line of macadamia nut oil milks available to Canadian retailers through a brand new agreement with Beverage World, Inc, one …
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9 May
Les Industries Bernard is sold to Valeo Foods Group, a Bain Capital company – Phoenix Partners reports a 10.7x MOIC on its investment
MONTREAL, May 4, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Les Industries Bernard & Fils Ltée (“Bernard”), the world’s leading independent bottler and processor of maple syrup is sold to Valeo Foods Group (“Valeo” or the “Group”) a leading pan European food business. Valeo, which was acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity in September …
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9 May
Five Ways to Improve Your Shopper Understanding
Sue Nicholls By Sue Nicholls There’s no better time than now for transformation. Especially when it comes to our relationship and understanding of the shopper. We need to take a holistic perspective, understanding who they are, how shopper behaviors have changed, and how we need to track them moving forward. …
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9 May
Tiffin Groff Joins Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz announced today that Tiffin Groff will join the organization as the new Head of North America Coffee. With more than two decades of experience leading organizations for consumer-packaged goods companies, Tiffin brings a new level of expertise to our business. Enabled by the skills and experiences she has …
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9 May
REGISTER NOW – CFDE Golf Tournament – June 15th
Calgary Food & Drug Executives 2022 Golf Classic D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club – 174 Northridge Dr, Okotoks Alberta Wednesday June 15, 2022 On behalf of the Calgary Food & Drug Executives, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the 47th Annual CFDE Golf Classic Open Registration …