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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 …
December, 2021
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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 …
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2 December
Ferrero Canada Promotes David Rabu to VP Trade Marketing and Category Management
Newly created position will drive continued omnichannel success and category leadership Toronto, ON – Ferrero Canada, a global confectionery leader, announced the promotion of David Rabu to Vice President, Trade Marketing and Category Management. In this newly created role, Rabu will lead the development and implementation of Ferrero Canada’s sales …
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2 December
CANADIAN FEMALE-FOUNDED BRAND ‘BETTERWITH ICE CREAM’ FIRST CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY ON FRONTFUNDR
Invest in a future better with ice cream that is full of flavour, not sugar VICTORIA, BC (December 1, 2021) – Betterwith Ice Cream – the female-founded, full-fat ice cream brand made with honest purpose, simple ingredients and 15-50% less sugar than other premium ice cream brands – is officially …
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2 December
Calgary Co-op Celebrates Milestone 65th Anniversary with New Food Store Grand Opening in Sage Hill
With humble roots, Calgary Co-op has been built on loyalty, trust and a commitment to local producers and vendors Ken Keelor, CEO and Patricia McLeod, Calgary Co-op Board Chair, officially open Sage Hill. November 26, 2021 – CALGARY – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (Calgary Co-op) is pleased to officially celebrate …
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2 December
Senator Rob Black Speaks to An Act to Establish Food Day in Canada
Le français suit. Ottawa, November 30, 2021 – As sponsor of Bill S-227, An Act to Establish Food Day in Canada, The Honourable Rob Black, Senator for Ontario and Chair of the Canadian Senators Group (CSG) spoke today at the Second Reading of Bill S-227. The Food Day in Canada …