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From October 24 to 26 in Paris, NATEXPO 2021 represents a much-awaited opportunity to discover all the market’s innovations and the latest initiatives of the organic players, who have shown a spectacular dynamism during this crisis. A record number of 1 350 exhibitors, both French and International, is expected for …
August, 2021
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31 August
Summer Fresh Launches its “Street Food” Inspired Heat’N Eat Bowls
The iconic Canadian food brand expands its product line with ready-to-eat pasta and noodle bowls TORONTO, August 31, 2021: Today Summer Fresh, Canada’s leading prepared salad and dip manufacturer, announced the launch of its “Street Food” inspired, ready-to-eat pasta and noodle Heat’N Eat Bowls. Ready in three minutes and made with …
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31 August
Nature’s Path Releases Its Second Generation of Limited Edition Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) Oatmeal
But 63% of people surveyed don’t even know what Regenerative Organic Agriculture is Richmond, B.C. (August 17th, 2021) – Nature’s Path – North America’s largest certified organic breakfast and snack food company – today released its limited edition Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) Oatmeal. All the ROC oats are grown using certified ROC farming practices, on a farm owned …
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31 August
Top five themes reshaping the soft drinks sector over 2021/2022, according to GlobalData
After a tumultuous 18-month period following the COVID-19 pandemic, the global soft drinks market is expected to grow by 3.6%* in 2021 to 898.5 billion litres compared to 2020, primarily driven by energy drinks and iced/RTD tea style beverages. In order to navigate this developing market, GlobalData, a leading data …
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31 August
U.S. and Canadian Retail Fraud Up 15% from Pre-Pandemic Period According to LexisNexis Risk Solutions True Cost of Fraud℠ Study
Survey of More Than 1,000 Retail and Ecommerce Executives Across the United States and Canada Finds Significant Increase in Cost and Volume of Fraud The 12th annual LexisNexis Risk Solutions 2021 True Cost of Fraud™Study: Ecommerce and Retail 2021 U.S. and Canada Edition provides a snapshot of current fraud trends …
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31 August
Don’t blame the food industry labour shortage on COVID-19 alone
By Sylvain Charlebois on August 26, 2021 We need more economic participation and educators need to value the food industry as a viable career path “We’re hiring” signs are everywhere, particularly in the food industry. Some people blame overly-generous employment insurance programs that keep many highly capable individuals in their homes. Others point …
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31 August
Save-On-Foods celebrates grand opening of Save-On-Foods Guildford Village
Western Canadian grocery retailer Save-On-Foods officially opens the doors on Thursday to its newest location, Save-On-Foods Guildford Village, at 15615 104th Avenue. The store is the company’s ninth location in the city of Surrey. With more than 39,000 square feet, Save-On-Foods Guildford Village will offer the community a traditional grocery …
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31 August
Great Little Box Company/Ideon Packaging Takes Home 5 Medals at Packaging Competition
Pacific Northwest based company wins in first-ever Box Manufacturing Olympics for corrugated and folding cartons. VANCOUVER, B.C., August 25, 2021 — Great Little Box Company Ltd./ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) announced today that it has won 3 Gold Medals and 2 Bronze Medals at the first-ever 2021 TAPPI/ AICC Box Manufacturing …
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24 August
Mina, a line of modern Moroccan cooking staples, and leader in the single origin EVOO movement, is introducing Canadian consumers to their authentic and healthier, purely Moroccan EVOO.
Committed to nutritional quality, full traceability, and overall excellence, Mina’s never-blended extra virgin olive oil is 100% sourced from one family-run farm in Morocco, so it’s great taste can be directly traced from your kitchen back to their trees. Mina Moroccan Olive OilMina olive oil is made from Moroccan Picholine …
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24 August
Flow Beverage Corp. Announces Distribution Agreement with Industry Leader, Honickman
Toronto, Ontario – August 19, 2021 – Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW) (“Flow” or the “Company”), today announced long-term agreements with The Honickman Companies, PepsiCo Bottling Company New York, Canada Dry Potomac Corporation, and Canada Dry Delaware Valley Bottling Company (together, “Honickman”). Honickman will distribute Flow’s sustainably packaged premium alkaline spring water …