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Italpasta poll highlights deal breakers and biggest turnoffs TORONTO, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new survey of Canadians in time for Valentine’s Day puts Cupid’s lens on one of Canada’s staple foods and the lengths people will go to protect their love of pasta. The survey, a poll …
February, 2022
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7 February
Preparations for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2022 are in full swing
February 01, 2022 Preparations for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2022 are in full swing The leading trade show for the global fresh produce business will be held in Berlin from April 5 to 7, 2022, with around 2,000 exhibitors from 80 countries. Kai Mangelberger, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA, is convinced that the …
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7 February
ALL-NEW EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR 2022 NGA SHOW
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 30, 2022NGA Show Contact: Laura Strange(202) 938-2584lstrange@nationalgrocers.org ALL-NEW EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR 2022 NGA SHOWUnique content added to showcase the store of the future and Independent Grocers Alliance thought leadership – bringing brand-new education offerings for 2022 event Shelton, CT –The NGA Show – Feb. 27-March 1, 2022, in …
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7 February
The 2022 balancing act: growth, innovation and risk management
Regina, Saskatchewan, February 7, 2022 – Canadian producers are encouraged to lean into their strategic planning skills this year to meet what’s ahead. According to the FCC economic outlooks, challenges impacting the food supply chain will continue but the demand for commodities and food means there is opportunity for growth, indicating a need …
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4 February
Turn Key Grocery Business and Building for sale in Trail, BC for only $488,000
Here is YOUR OPPORTUNITY to own your own building and BE YOUR OWN BOSS from a very high exposure Store Front! Presently it is run as a very successful Delicatessen, however you can MAKE IT YOURS with your business ideas! Collect the income from a very large 2 Bdrm, 2 …
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3 February
Lawrence Ashmead has joined Discovery Organics as Senior Sales Manager, Calgary
Lawrence brings his 23 years of experience in the fresh produce industry to Discovery Organics in his new role as Senior Sales Manager. Discovery Organics is Western Canada’s go-to for certified organic and certified Fair Trade fresh fruits and vegetables. Lawrence will bring his many skills, wisdom and service oriented …
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1 February
Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes* Celebrates the Year of the Tiger and Tony’s 70th Birthday with Commemorative Lunar New Year Packaging
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 1, 2022 /CNW/ – It’s a gr-r-reat year to be a tiger! Beginning February 1, the Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Tiger – a year that also commemorates the 70th birthday of Tony the Tiger, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes*‘ beloved mascot. To give “paws” to …
January, 2022
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31 January
Parkland expands food offer and accelerates convenience growth with acquisition of M&M Food Market
Calgary, AB, January 18, 2022 / CNW / – Parkland Corporation (“Parkland”, “we”, the “Company”, or “our”) (TSX:PKI), a leading operator and consolidator of convenience retail and fuel marketing businesses, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire M&M Food Market (“M&M”) (“the Acquisition”). M&M is a premium, …
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31 January
Save-On-Foods Celebrates Grand Opening of New King George Hub Store
(January 25, 2022 – Surrey, B.C.) Western Canadian grocery retailer Save-On-Foods officially opens the doors on Thursday to its newest location, Save-On-Foods King George Hub, at 13630 George Junction, replacing the previous location at 10312 King George Boulevard. Standing at almost 36,000 square feet, Save-On-Foods King George Hub invites customers …
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31 January
Food Centre Announces New President
Saskatoon, SK | The Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre (Food Centre) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mehmet Tulbek as the Food Centre’s new president, effective January 31st, 2022. Mehmet brings over 20 years of agricultural business and leadership experience to the Food …