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The new partnership will provide Canadian early stage food and beverage companies with support and coaching from the national grocery chain Toronto, ON (February 4, 2020) – District Ventures, Canada’s leading ecosystem focused on bringing capital, marketing, programming and commercialization to companies in the food, beverage and health CPG industries, is …
February, 2020
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5 February
Have You Had Your Taste of The Sweet Life? New Videos from NCA’s Streaming Series Available Now
WASHINGTON (January 31, 2020) – The hit streaming series of 2019 is back with two brand new episodes – fun size and ready for binge watching. The Sweet Life offers viewers a dynamic, inside look at the people and companies that make America’s favorite treats: chocolate, candy, gum and mints. Viewers can …
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3 February
Fresh St. Market’s first Vancouver location makes good at Vancouver House
New location features local food finds, fresh new food style offerings and a nod to neon along with a commitment to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank February 3, 2020, Vancouver, B.C. – With great excitement, B.C.-based and family owned Fresh St. Market will open its fifth Fresh St. Market and first-ever Vancouver location …
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3 February
A neighbourhood in transformation – London Drugs opens in emerging “Beach District” under the Granville Street Bridge
Community support a top priority for London Drugs at Vancouver House February 3, 2020, VANCOUVER, B.C. – London Drugs will host the grand opening of its new location at Vancouver House at Pacific and Howe on Friday February 7, marking the first retail store opening in the ‘Beach District’; the emerging …
January, 2020
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31 January
January / February 2020
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 • VOLUME 106, NO.1 In this Issue 9 Health & Wellness a Key Focus of SIAL An interview with Jane Dummer, president and founder of Jane Dummer RD Food Consulting. 16 Another Great Santa Cause! 19 A World of Options Authentic international skus address consumers’ worldly tastes. 23 …
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29 January
DFC breaking down misconceptions by highlighting dedication and innovation of Canadian dairy farmers
OTTAWA, Jan. 29, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) launched the latest evolution of its powerful Dairy Farming Forward campaign, which breaks down myths and misconceptions around dairy farming by highlighting the industry’s commitments to innovation, sustainability and animal care in producing high-quality Canadian milk. Created with agency of record …
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24 January
TASTE BUDS REJOICE: GOODTO GO SOFT BAKED SNACK BARS DEBUT NEW FLAVOURS IN CANADA
Fan-Favourite Keto Snacks Innovate with Delectable New Flavours January 2020 – Eating Keto has never been tastier. Riverside Natural Foods, a creator and manufacturer of healthy snacks, has expanded its popular line of keto-friendly soft baked snack bars, GOODTO GO, to include four new flavours – Strawberry Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Mint, Blueberry Cashew and Double …
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24 January
Plastic Oceans Canada Announces 2020 Run Against Plastic
VANCOUVER, Jan. 22, 2020 /CNW/ – Plastic Oceans Canada is pleased to announce the Run Against Plastic, a cross-country initiative encouraging the public to help eliminate plastic pollution in Canada’s lakes, rivers, and oceans. The yearlong event represents the largest consolidated cleanup in Canadian history. The Run Against Plastic is built around a national tour following Andy Sward, …
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24 January
Cheez-It* Makes a Crunch in Canadian Market
Kellogg Canada introduces beloved Cheez-It* Baked Snack Crackers to the True North MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan 22, 2020 /CNW/ – Cheese obsessed Canadians now have another reason to be grate-ful! As of early January 2020, Kellogg Canada is bringing Cheez-It* Baked Snack Crackers – made with real cheese baked into every little square – …
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21 January
Annual Halal Consumer Insights Study from Nourish Food Marketing Shows Shift in Grocery Store Preference
TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2020 /CNW/ – Nourish Food Marketing, Canada’s only full-service marketing agency working exclusively with food, beverage, and agricultural clients, is now on year six of the annual halal shopper study. The study surveyed over 1,000 principal grocery shoppers across Canada to gain insights within the halal consumer market This …