News Releases

September, 2021

• 27 September

  Refilling, Refueling and Recovering: Canadian consumers still love their coffee, but where and how they refill their cup has evolved through the pandemic

  

  Toronto, ON – September 23, 2021 – Next week is National Coffee Day (September 29th) and while the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced where and how Canadians consume coffee, it has not stopped them from enjoying their favourite beverage, according to the Coffee Association of Canada’s (CAC) proprietary Canadian Coffee Drinking …
• 27 September

  Zoglo’s Incredible Food Corp. Launches in Canada and Introduces New Range of 12 Delicious, Plant-Based Food Products

  

  Company brings new innovation, quality and affordability to flexitarian tables and encourages Canadians to ‘eat plant-based, without limitations’ TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW/ – Zoglo’s Incredible Food Corp. (“Zoglo’s”) (CSE: ZOG), newly rebranded and on a journey to become one of the world’s leading plant-based food companies, today announces the launch …
• 27 September

  SMPL Oats Completes $1.3 Million in Funding

  

  Vancouver based oat milk company, SMPL Oats, has successfully raised over $1 million in a financing round. VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 21, 2021 /CNW/ – SMPL Oats, Vancouver’s very own oat milk company, is producing delicious and nutritious milk alternative beverages for Canadians. Having yet to officially launch their products, they …
• 27 September

  The Group Export Agri-Food announces the finalists for the 2021 Alizés Awards

  

  SAINTE-JULIE, Quebec, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Group Export Agri-Food Quebec-Canada (Group Export) is announcing today, during SIAL Canada, the name of the six finalists for the third edition of the Alizés Awards. Each year, the Alizés Awards recognize the excellence of the work accomplished by Canadian agri-food …
• 27 September

  Connie & John’s Pizza Expands Beyond East Village, Opening in Marda Loop!

  

  Blush Lane Organic Market in Marda Loop charms grocery shoppers with an in-store pizzeria – quick, quality pies – in New York and Detroit style. For Immediate Release: Calgary, September 21, 2021: However you hold it, fold it, knife-and-fork-it, Connie & John’s Pizza has become a Calgary favourite for pizza afficiona-doughs …
• 27 September

  Freshlocal Hires Technology Industry Veteran to Lead its FoodX eGrocery Solutions Business

  

  VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 27, 2021 /CNW/ – Freshlocal Solutions Inc. (TSX: LOCL) (“Freshlocal” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Cairns, a leading executive in technology platform services, to the newly created leadership role of President, Food-X Technologies Inc. (“FoodX”). Simon will be responsible for leading the …
• 27 September

  Mother Raw expands plant-based line-up with dips

  

  Mother Raw announces launch of dairy-free dips and quesos as cornerstone of continued business growth following $8.1M capital investment TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2021 /CNW/ – Mother Raw, the Toronto-based scrappy start-up making consciously crafted and plant-powered products, proudly announced today more innovation in the growing plant-based dips category. Consumer packaged goods …
• 24 September

  London Drugs names “Star Marketing” as 2021 Outstanding Partner of the Year

  

  Every year London Drugs honours the outstanding vendors who went above and beyond to work with and invest in their business. London Drugs vendor partnerships are the catalyst for the innovation, growth and outstanding customer experience for all to thrive into the future. Star Marketing has been selected as the …
• 24 September

  And the BCFB Award Winners are…

  

  Watch the BCFB Awards Show! CLICK HERE TO WATCH Thank you for joining us in celebrating the industry! If you we’re unable to virtually attend yesterday, the Awards Show lives on our YouTube channel here. Congratulations to all of the winners, finalists, and nominees! AND THE 2021 BCFB AWARD WINNERS …
• 24 September

  Hino Canada announces 2023 Hino XL-Series

  

  PROUDLY ASSEMBLED IN CANADA Mississauga, ON – Hino Motors Canada (HMC) announced today that the 2023 model year Hino XL-Series class 8 trucks will start production at the HMC assembly facility in Woodstock, Ontario in the spring of 2022. The 2023 Hino XL8 will be offered in 4×2 and 6×4 …