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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 24, 2021 /CNW/ – Furlani’s Food Corporation, Canada’s garlic bread category leader, continues to showcase innovation under its iconic brand, Furlani®, by offering an exciting new assortment of soft dinner rolls, hand-tied knots and biscuits. These mouth-watering products expand the Furlani offering beyond garlic Texas toast and …
March, 2021
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1 March
Cargill launches The Chompery™, a new line of butcher-quality dog treats
Available across Canada and the U.S., The Chompery dog treats are all natural, single-ingredient, and sourced and produced in North America WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cargill introduced today The Chompery™, a new brand of butcher-quality dog treats. Developed to address the latest consumer trends, The Chompery …
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1 March
McCain Foods ‘Upping’ the Stakes in Vertical Farming with GoodLeaf
Toronto, ON (February 25, 2021) – McCain Foods Limited has made a substantial investment in TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture and its wholly owned subsidiary GoodLeaf Farms, Canada’s largest commercial vertical farming operation, to help drive the company’s growth and expansion plans. With a focus on driving innovation in Canada’s agri-food sector, …
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1 March
District Ventures Leads $10 Million Investment in Plant-Based Technology Company
Outcast Foods receives investment to combat food waste and promote sustainability TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2021 /CNW/ – District Ventures Capital (“District Ventures“) today announced an equity investment of $5 million in Outcast Foods (“Outcast“), an innovative food technology company that diverts food waste from landfills and turns discarded fruits and vegetables …
February, 2021
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27 February
THREE FARMERS FOODS INC. RECEIVES C$2.65M IN FUNDING TO SUPPORT ITS GROWTH IN CANADA AND INTO GLOBAL MARKETS
SASKATOON, SK—Three Farmers Foods Inc. (“Three Farmers” or the “Company”), a farmer founded and family run manufacturer of pulse snacks, has received C$2.65M in funding led by Golden Opportunities Fund Inc. (“Golden” or the “Fund”) and Export Development Canada (“EDC”). The round of investment will fund the Company’s strategic growth plan. Three Farmers was founded on the belief that …
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23 February
OCEAN BRANDS ENHANCES COMMITMENT TO PLASTIC NEUTRALITY WITH CLEANHUB PARTNERSHIP
New sustainability initiative will support female-led recycling program in Indonesia Richmond, BC (February 22, 2021) – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting and preserving the planet, Ocean Brands GP is excited to announce its partnership with innovative sustainability start-up, Cleanhub. Based out of Berlin, Cleanhub works with businesses …
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23 February
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE AMID THE THREAT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE SHOCK OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC
The Global Food Security Index 2020 highlights the urgent need to build a strong, resilient and sustainable global food system The covid-19 pandemic has exposed several risks to an already-fragile global food security environment. Even before covid-19 struck, the global food security landscape was deteriorating, with rising inequality and climate …
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22 February
Very Good Butchers expands distribution with Quality Foods, Sobeys/Safeway
The Very Good Food Company Announces Increased Distribution With National Retailers Vancouver, British Columbia, February 18, 2021 – The Very Good Food Company Inc. (CSE: VERY) (OTCQB: VRYYF) (FSE: 0SI) (“VERY”) today announced new retail distribution with Quality Foods owned by the Jim Pattison Group and additional distribution points with …
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22 February
E-Cigarettes to Become $20.8B Worth Industry in 2021, a 10% Jump YoY
Recent years have witnessed a surge in the use of e-cigarettes, with millions of people choosing them as an alternative to conventional cigarettes and other tobacco products. The entire industry continued its steady growth in 2020, despite the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. According to data presented by Finaria.it, the …
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18 February
Jim Pattison Group food businesses join forces under The Pattison Food Group
(February 18, 2021 – Vancouver, BC) Jim Pattison Group businesses Save-On-Foods, Buy-Low Foods and Quality Foods announced today as part of the evolution of their services to independent retailers and home consumers in Western Canada, that they will report to the newly formed Pattison Food Group, along with specialty operations …