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Loblaw announced plans to invest in its PC Express service by building an automated picking facility inside one of the company’s GTA locations. Through a partnership with Takeoff Technologies, Loblaw’s PC Express service will be able to provide online grocery orders to customers faster and with more accuracy. When launched in 2020, the technology …
November, 2019
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16 November
FCPC Welcomes Frank Scali as new Director, Industry Affairs
Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Frank Scali to the role of Director, Industry Affairs, effective November 25th. In this new role, Frank will lead FCPC’s Supply Chain Council – driving industry insights and providing members with opportunities for cost savings/efficiencies and …
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7 November
Maple Leaf Foods becomes First Major Food Company in the World to be Carbon Neutral
Company also announces it has adopted Science Based Targets to achieve aggressive emissions reductions For more media materials, please visit: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8642451-maple-leaf-foods-carbon-neutral/ MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 7, 2019 /CNW/ – (TSX: MFI) – Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (“Maple Leaf” or “the Company”) today announced a massive step forward on its sustainability journey, as it …
October, 2019
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31 October
Federated Co-operatives Limited adopts new Egg Quality Assurance™ certification mark
OTTAWA, October 29, 2019 – Egg Farmers of Canada is partnering with Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) to launch the Egg Quality Assurance™ (EQA™) certification mark on select egg cartons in CO-OP® Food Stores in Western Canada this month. The EQA™ certification mark quickly showcases to customers that their eggs are produced …
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30 October
SunButter LLC. Partners with iLevel Management Inc.
Canada, October 2019 – SunButter LLC. is pleased to announce their partnership with iLevel Management, Inc. iLevel Management will be acting as SunButter’s sales broker to Natural Health Food stores, Mass Retail, Food Service and Drug Stores in Canada. The team at SunButter is excited to be working with iLevel’s …
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28 October
RCC Retail Cannabis Forum November 19, 2019
Retail Cannabis Forum is back by popular demand with cannabis retailers and industry experts who will share their experiences, lessons learned, and the outlook on the expansion of the cannabis sector that will include edibles, extracts and topicals. Register Today TOPICS INCLUDE: Creating a Powerful Brand Narrative Hilary Smee, VP …
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21 October
DALMATIA® FIG SPREADS EARN SUPERIOR TASTE AWARD BY THE INTERNATIONAL TASTE INSTITUTE
Award Winning Fig Spread Debuts on Instacart Amidst Award Certification Process LOS ANGELES (October 16, 2019) – Dalmatia® – the sweet and savory fruit spreads from Croatia – earned the Superior Taste Award, a rigorous certification by the International Taste Institute, for outstanding product quality. Taste experts and top chefs judged the …
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19 October
Fresh Is Best Salsa wins big at SCOVIE AWARDS
13 MEDALS to FRESH IS BEST SALSA & CO. Fresh Is Best Salsa & Company is celebrating its 20th year of business and took home 13 metals in Albuquerque New Mexico this past year at the Annual Scovie Awards. Competing in the fresh salsa, snack foods, condiments and unique categories Fresh Is …
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18 October
Truss Beverage Co. announces first of six cannabis beverage brands, Flow Glow™
CBD-infused spring water made in partnership with Flow Glow™ Beverages Inc. – the team behind Flow Alkaline Spring Water TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2019 /CNW/ – Today, Truss Beverage Co. announces a partnership with Flow Glow™ Beverages Inc. – the team behind Flow Alkaline Spring Water – to manufacture and distribute …
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18 October
Fresh Is Best Salsa & Co rolls out CHIP PALLET SHIPPERS
155g, 300g & 700g Formats Fresh Is Best Tri Flavoured Tortilla Chips have been a staple in grocery stores in Western Canada for the past 20 years. Our savour (not hot) flavours chili, jalapeno and stoneground yellow corn provide something for everyone! Get it all in one bag or all …