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SAINTE-JULIE, Quebec, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Group Export Agri-Food Quebec-Canada (Group Export) is announcing today, during SIAL Canada, the name of the six finalists for the third edition of the Alizés Awards. Each year, the Alizés Awards recognize the excellence of the work accomplished by Canadian agri-food …
September, 2021
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27 September
Connie & John’s Pizza Expands Beyond East Village, Opening in Marda Loop!
Blush Lane Organic Market in Marda Loop charms grocery shoppers with an in-store pizzeria – quick, quality pies – in New York and Detroit style. For Immediate Release: Calgary, September 21, 2021: However you hold it, fold it, knife-and-fork-it, Connie & John’s Pizza has become a Calgary favourite for pizza afficiona-doughs …
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27 September
Freshlocal Hires Technology Industry Veteran to Lead its FoodX eGrocery Solutions Business
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 27, 2021 /CNW/ – Freshlocal Solutions Inc. (TSX: LOCL) (“Freshlocal” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Cairns, a leading executive in technology platform services, to the newly created leadership role of President, Food-X Technologies Inc. (“FoodX”). Simon will be responsible for leading the …
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27 September
Mother Raw expands plant-based line-up with dips
Mother Raw announces launch of dairy-free dips and quesos as cornerstone of continued business growth following $8.1M capital investment TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2021 /CNW/ – Mother Raw, the Toronto-based scrappy start-up making consciously crafted and plant-powered products, proudly announced today more innovation in the growing plant-based dips category. Consumer packaged goods …
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24 September
London Drugs names “Star Marketing” as 2021 Outstanding Partner of the Year
Every year London Drugs honours the outstanding vendors who went above and beyond to work with and invest in their business. London Drugs vendor partnerships are the catalyst for the innovation, growth and outstanding customer experience for all to thrive into the future. Star Marketing has been selected as the …
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24 September
And the BCFB Award Winners are…
Watch the BCFB Awards Show! CLICK HERE TO WATCH Thank you for joining us in celebrating the industry! If you we’re unable to virtually attend yesterday, the Awards Show lives on our YouTube channel here. Congratulations to all of the winners, finalists, and nominees! AND THE 2021 BCFB AWARD WINNERS …
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24 September
Hino Canada announces 2023 Hino XL-Series
PROUDLY ASSEMBLED IN CANADA Mississauga, ON – Hino Motors Canada (HMC) announced today that the 2023 model year Hino XL-Series class 8 trucks will start production at the HMC assembly facility in Woodstock, Ontario in the spring of 2022. The 2023 Hino XL8 will be offered in 4×2 and 6×4 …
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23 September
Leading Grocers Adopt Bell and Howell QuickCollect GO! POD™
Company revolutionizes efficiency of fulfillment for grocery e-commerce with robotic automation Durham, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DURHAM, N.C., September 22, 2021 – Bell and Howell, the leading provider of automated e-commerce pickup solutions, today reported multiple orders for its new BH QuickCollect GO! POD™ from leading American grocers. The robotic e-commerce order pickup solution eliminates labor-intensive order touchpoints using patent-pending, next-generation automation, and …
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21 September
Calgary Co-op’s New Campaign Brings Joy to Everyday Moments
Locally owned co-operative proud to be the “unofficial sponsor” of well-known food moments. September 20, 2021, CALGARY – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (Calgary Co-op) has launched a new advertising campaign intended to bring joy and fun to the lives of their 440,000 members and the communities they represent. Playfully coining …
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21 September
“SNAXPO21 Flavor of the Year” Winners Announced
Awards Highlight Innovation in Snacking Arlington, VA, September 17, 2021 – SNAC International today announced the winners of SNAXPO21’s Flavor of the Year Awards. SNAXPO21, held in Charlotte, NC, brought together leading suppliers, producers, and emerging tastemakers from across the snack supply chain. The event featured the latest in ingredients, …