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“Be an After-School Hero” initiative to address food insecurity and Seat at the Table™ Fund scholarship to help BIPOC students pursue careers in food BOLTON, ON, Aug. 23, 2022 /CNW/ – Today, Ben’s Original™ brand announced two initiatives to support communities across Canada taking further action to create opportunities that …
August, 2022
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22 August
Empire Company Limited Celebrates the Launch Of Scene+ in Atlantic Canada Stores, and Prepares to Launch Next in Western Canada
Customers at Atlantic Canada Sobeys, Foodland, Voilà by Sobeys, Needs and Lawtons Drugs stores are now earning Scene+ points when shopping and, until September 21, have a chance to win free groceries for a year1 Scene+ will roll out at Empire’s other banners by region across the country this year …
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22 August
WorkSafeBC amends rules on the refusal of unsafe work so workers can make more informed decisions
Employers are now required to inform workers about a previous work refusal before reassigning the work Richmond, B.C. (Aug. 22, 2022) — Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) are coming into effect on Aug. 22, 2022 that will strengthen worker protections on the right to refuse unsafe …
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22 August
Our agri-food world is about to get a whole lot smaller
Exporting food products no longer be the best option. The focus now is on finding the most economically sustainable method to supply a market By Sylvain Charlebois It’s tomato season, and Canadians love their tomatoes. It is by far the most popular vegetable at the grocery store. According to Agriculture …
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22 August
Canada’s 2030 climate targets achievable if Canadians move to more plant-based diet
New World Animal Protection report produced by Navius Research studies the impact of animal agriculture and meat consumption on Canada’s 2030 and 2050 climate targets. TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2022 /CNW/ – As concerns grow about Canada’s ability to hit its 2030 climate targets, World Animal Protection, in conjunction with Navius …
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19 August
Lita’s Mexican Foods Inc. Continues to Combat Ocean Plastic Epidemic
Vancouver-based Lita’s Mexican Foods, who recreates traditional Mexican foods into award winning plant-based products, has been operating as a Plastic Negative CPG manufacturer since 2020 with the help of their partnership with rePurpose Global – a growing tribe of vibrant cultures from around the world, united by a singular cause …
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16 August
AWAYE: Pain Relief Cream Inspired by Nature
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience. Developed by Lumiera Health Innovation, awaye™ pain relief cream is a safe and clinically tested formula designed to treat pain at its source. Providing fast, effective relief from pain and inflammation, the non-addictive formula is suitable for treating: · Acute pain like sprains, strains and …
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16 August
bubly gives Canadian fans a melon reasons to smile
As part of a year-long bublé parté filled with more fun, more smiles, and more delicious flavours, bubly, Canada’s favourite sparkling water, is excited to announce a third limited edition flavour to the Canadian market – watermelonbubly! Perfect for any summer celebration this refreshing new flavour is sure to give Canadian …
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15 August
Where’s the Beef? Mid-year beef trade and domestic production signal lower net supply
International demand continues to pull on Canadian beef supplies. January through June 2022, Canadian beef exports were up 4% in volume (249,000 tonnes) and up 19% in value ($2.3 billion) from last year. Exports are projected to ease in the third and fourth quarters to be up 3% annually in …
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15 August
iLevel Management Announces New GTA Account Manager
iLevel Management Inc. is thrilled that Stephanie Craig has joined our team as Account Manager GTA. Please help us welcome Stephanie to the iLevel family. Lisa Venetas is no longer with iLevel and we wish her well as she moves on from iLevel. Stephanie Craig Stephanie has a passion for …