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Reconnecting with the global seafood industry and generating new business are among the strengths of the highly anticipated 28th edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, taking place 26-28 April 2022 Portland, Maine (July 22nd, 2021) – The 28th edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world’s largest seafood …
July, 2021
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26 July
Canadian companies tackle plastic packaging waste with the Golden Design Rules supported by the Canada Plastics Pact
OTTAWA, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 21 Canadian retail and consumer packaged goods companies are taking leadership by supporting the Golden Design Rules for Plastic Packaging released last week by the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Coalition of Action on Plastic Waste. The nine Golden Design Rules provide a clear …
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26 July
Plant Veda expands product availability with new UNFI Canada distribution agreement
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plant Veda Foods Ltd. (CSE:MILK) (XFRA:A3CS6B) (the “Company” or “Plant Veda”), an award-winning dairy-alternative company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with UNFI Canada, a division of United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), to have its creamer …
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26 July
Coca-Cola’s positive Q2 results emphasise light at the end of the tunnel for soft drinks, says GlobalData
Following Coca-Cola’s announcement that its Q2-2021 net revenues grew by 42% globally for its beverage’s performance; Holly Inglis, Beverages Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Success for Coca-Cola across all regions in Q2-2021 clearly emphasises a step in the right direction for the company …
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26 July
USask researchers, SHA, and CHEP Good Food work together to tackle hunger issues in Sask.
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers along with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and CHEP Good Food Inc. are working together to better understand the historical roots of food insecurity and food sovereignty in the province, and design a path to a more sustainable future. The study will look …
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23 July
July / August 2021
JULY/AUGUST 2021 • VOLUME 107, NO.4 In this Issue 22 Buying in Your Own Backyard Western Canadians are closer to their homegrown food more than ever. 41 September Strategies Back to school merchandising and products have changed – for the better. 43 Functional and Flavourful Consumers’ demand for innovative offerings …
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22 July
Vancouver Restaurateur Launches 50/50 Plant-and-Meat-Blended Food Company, Holy Cow!
Paul Rivas, owner of popular Vancouver food spots including The Parlour and Bodega on Main, launches Holy Cow! to cater to a growing demand for 50/50 transitional foods Vancouver, BC, July 21, 2021 – Holy Cow!, the leader in 50/50 plant-and-meat-blended foods, today announces its official launch. As of today, …
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19 July
EnviroKidz expands its breakfast family and introduces two new types of organic waffles
Proceeds from both Penguin Party™ and Polar Beary™ will go towards saving endangered species Richmond, B.C. (July 13th, 2021) – Nature’s Path is proud to introduce EnviroKidz’ new line of nutritious, certified organic kids’ waffles. The new EnviroKidz waffles come in two delicious flavors kids will love: Penguin Party™ (Cinnamon) …
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19 July
New CEO – Peak of the Market
The Board of Directors of Peak of the Market is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Kolochuk as their new Chief Executive Officer. Pamela joined Peak of the Market in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer and succeeds outgoing CEO Larry McIntosh. She will assume responsibilities July 9th, 2021.“After an …
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19 July
The kids are not all right when it comes to what they eat
It’s time for Canada to regulate marketing food to kids. But regulating marketing is no cakewalk By Sylvain Charlebois Professor Dalhousie University Most people would agree that protecting children should be our country’s utmost priority. Protecting children from unhealthy food products and fast-food chains has been the subject of many …