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[MISSISSAUGA, ON – DATE] – Kruger Products L.P. (KPLP), Canada’s leading manufacturer of tissue products, was recognized with a 2021 Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Energy Management Insight Award for efficient energy management at its Gatineau, QC plant. This international award celebrates ISO 50001-certified organizations who have provided a case study …
December, 2021
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11 December
Sabroso Foods welcomed their newest retailer.
Sabroso Foods is entering a new market to distribute its products by adding CO-OP Pembina Barrhead to its list of Albertan retailers. For a few years, Sabroso Foods has distributed its products to Latin stores in Edmonton and Calgary, but it wasn’t until this year that Sabroso Foods began its …
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8 December
Kraft Heinz Announces Intention to Combine U.S. and Canada Businesses to Form the North America Zone
New structure is expected to take effect at the beginning of the second fiscal quarter of 2022Carlos Abrams-Rivera, current U.S. Zone President, will lead the newly formed North America ZoneRobert Scott joins Kraft Heinz as President of Research and Development – North America as part of structural changesBruno Keller, Canada …
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6 December
Business leaders optimistic but want federal government focused on finance and climate change: CPA Canada Business Monitor (Q3 2021)
TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2021 /CNW/ – A majority of Canadian business leaders are optimistic about the general economy and their own organization, according to a new survey conducted for Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). However, while roughly half are expressing optimism about the Canadian economy, it’s clear that most …
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6 December
New partnership to improve nutrition and functionality of plant-based food products
Consortium will tackle technical challenges in formulating plant-based alternatives to conventional Consumer Packaged Goods TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a partnership that will develop nutritionally and functionally superior plant-based food products and beverages. YoFiit, Avena Foods Limited and Roquette Canada have partnered to …
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6 December
Lagoon Seafood welcomes new wave of recruitment
Seafood leader seeks to fill some 29 new positions by spring 2022 Lachine, Que,. December 1, 2021 – Lagoon Seafood has launched a recruitment campaign to fill positions at its head office in Lachine and production facility in Granby, Quebec. For nearly 30 years, the organization has established itself in …
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6 December
FOOD ACCELERATOR FOR WOMEN AWARDS BORDERTOWN MILLING $5000 PRIZE
https://foodcentre.sk.ca/2-day-haccp-workshop/ Saskatoon, SK – Last week, 14 women-owned food processing companies from across the Prairie Provinces competed for $5,000 cash as a part of a food business accelerator. A Saskatchewan flour company, Bordertown Milling took home the grand prize for the uniqueness of their milling process to produce a fine …
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6 December
Lactalis Canada Adds Kraft Heinz Grated Cheese Business to Portfolio
New Business Part of Lactalis Group Closing of Kraft Heinz U.S. Natural Cheese Acquisition November 29, 2021 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada Inc. (‘Lactalis Canada’) – the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands such as Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis …
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3 December
Nov / Dec 2021
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 • VOLUME 107, NO.6 In this Issue 20 Buying LocalHere’s a look at what’s happening with some of our Canadian producers. 35 Fairtrade for All!Consumer demand is key for fair trade industry. 37 NutriStart Celebrates 25 Years 39 Mainly Because of the MeatMeat departments are changing with new …
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3 December
A Kelowna woman has concocted a recipe for burgers for a new age
After months of experimenting in the kitchen, mad-scientist style, Myrna Selzler has updated an old recipe to one for today’s health-conscious consumer. Selzler, a former real estate brokerage owner and business consultant, took her original flatbread recipe to another level, creating five flavours of plant-based meat alternatives. Bodacious Artisan Foods …