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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Circle K Europe has been named Convenience Retail Technology Award Europe winner by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), honoring its AI-powered digital people platform. Shortlisted alongside leading global retailers, Circle K’s solution earned top marks for its ability to streamline hiring, boost new-hire …
June, 2025
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2 June
ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD TO RELEASE RESULTS FOR ITS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2025 ON JUNE 25, 2025
LAVAL, QC, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: ATD) will release its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, after the close of the TSX. A conference call to discuss these results will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, …
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2 June
FORM Market Monitor Reveals Increase in Shelf Share of Functional Beverages and More Empty Cooler Space Since April
Most other data on beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages remains steady QUINCY, Mass., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FORM, the leading provider of AI-enabled field execution software, today unveiled its latest FORM Market Monitor which tracks essential industry benchmarks in the beer, whiskey, tequila, and non-alcoholic markets. The data in today’s report reveals functional beverage …
May, 2025
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30 May
MAY/JUNE 2025
MAY/JUNE 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.3 In this Issue 13 Celebrating Innovation at SIAL Canada 2025 33 GSFW 2025 Another incredible West Coast grocery show. 36 The Profit in Produce Good margins and growing demand drive sector forward. 39 The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Finalists revealed! 45 …
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30 May
FCC Capital announces $2 billion investment into ag and food innovation
Regina, Saskatchewan, May 30, 2025 – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has committed to invest $2 billion by 2030 to advance agtech innovation in Canada’s agriculture and food industry. This will direct more investment into innovative devices, instrumentation, research, and methodologies designed to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. The funds will come from the …
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30 May
EXCEL® Gum Unveils Fresh New Look and Concert Experiences to Power a Summer of Confidence
The #1 gum brand in Canada launches bold new identity and activations at Budweiser Stage and Osheaga TORONTO, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ – Canada’s favourite gum just got a fresh makeover. EXCEL® Gum, proudly part of Mars, is unveiling a bold new look this summer, celebrating a new era of confidence, culture, and connection. Launching alongside a …
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30 May
GURU Organic Energy to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results
MONTREAL, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand1, will report its financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2025, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, before markets open. Management will hold a conference call …
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28 May
Pattison Food Group announces strategic changes to executive leadership team
(Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Langley, B.C.) Western Canada’s largest retailer of food and drugs, the Pattison Food Group, is announcing strategic changes to its executive leadership team, aimed at strengthening its position in the market while positioning it for future growth. Effective June 1, Mike Olson will add merchandising to …
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27 May
The Kraft Heinz Company Announces Ongoing Evaluation of Strategic Transactions to Unlock Shareholder Value
PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (“Kraft Heinz” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team have been evaluating potential strategic transactions to unlock shareholder value. “At Kraft Heinz, our goal has always been to make high-quality, great-tasting food for …
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27 May
Judge Approves $500M Settlement in Loblaw Bread-Fixing Case
Some Canadian shoppers may soon receive cash from a class-action lawsuit that accused Loblaw and its parent company George Weston of engaging in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread. Ontario Superior Court Judge Ed Morgan has approved a $500-million settlement in the case. The settlement he approved includes …