Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Experience the old school classic flavor combo of sweet bananas and summery strawberry with Crofter’s Organic NEW Strawberry Banana Premium Spread! Enjoy more fruit and 33% less sugar than standard preserves! “Contact Gabi at cdn_sales@croftersorganic.com for new item introduction support” and our website too, www.croftersorganic.com
May, 2021
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25 May
Cleancult Introduces Zero Waste Cleaning to Canadian Market with Retail Launch
A pioneer in zero waste green cleaning, Cleancult is now available for Canadian consumers New York, NY (May 25, 2021) – Cleancult, a leading plant-based, zero waste cleaning brand disrupting the cleaning industry, is excited to formally announce the expansion of their retail footprint by launching in Canada. For the …
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25 May
NutriStart NutriPods – Now with Methylfolate
NutriStart has recently updated their unique NutriPods line; replacing folic acid with its much more absorbable form of Methylfolate (L-5 MTHF). This form of the nutrient is directly bioavailable, independent of genetic variants of folate dependent enzymes; mitigating the risk of accumulating unmodified folate in the body. NutriPod pre-made packs …
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25 May
Freshlocal Solutions Inc. Announces New $15 Million Credit Facility with Silicon Valley Bank
VANCOUVER, BC, May 19, 2021 /CNW/ – Freshlocal Solutions Inc. (TSX: LOCL) (“Freshlocal” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the company has entered into a new $15 million credit financing facility with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). “This non-dilutive credit facility provides us with important financial and operating flexibility at …
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25 May
2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables declared by United Nations.
Today, light on one of the European products, the French shallot With 2021 declared the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables by the United Nations, The European Union and INTERFEL, the organization representing French fruit and vegetable producers are raising awareness here in Canada of the unique attributes of their …
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25 May
New Coresight Report: Online Grocery Post-Covid Prospects
Today Coresight Research released a new Deep Dive report titled US Online Grocery Survey 2021: Post-Surge Prospects, which explores American online grocery shoppers’ behavior, particularly in light of the pandemic. The report outlines the lasting impact that the Covid-19 crisis has had on shopper behaviors, including: More than 1/3 of shoppers …
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25 May
Iannick Melançon Appointed Senior Vice-President Sales, Canada
We are pleased to announce that Iannick Melançon has been appointed Senior Vice-President, Sales, for Danone Canada.Iannick brings over 20 years of CPG experience across many countries. He has been with Danone for the past 14 years in various sales leadership roles, with the past 10 years in global roles …
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25 May
Saputo Announces Two Strategic Acquisitions in the Dairy Alternatives and Value-Added Ingredients Segments
MONTRÉAL, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (“Saputo” or “the Company”) (TSX: SAP) announces today two strategic acquisitions in each of the dairy alternatives and value-added ingredients segments, representing a combined investment of approximately CDN$187 million. Bute Island Foods Acquisition in Dairy Alternative Cheese The Company is pleased …
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22 May
May / June 2021
MAY/JUNE 2021 • VOLUME 107, NO.3 In this Issue 20 Tell Me Something Good Western Canadian producers are filling stomachs, helping the environment, and supporting their communities. 33 Mindful Moments Canadian consumers seek out snacks that respond to their values and overall well-being. 39 Nutritional Trends Aiding digestion and immune …
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17 May
Surprise! Food prices are on their way up
By Sylvain CharleboisProfessorDalhousie University Prices will go up by as much as five per cent this year, or almost $700 more for groceries for the year for an average Canadian family What was purely an academic supposition a few months ago is now actually happening. Along with higher interest rates, …