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Eight Recipients to Each Receive $45,000 STELLARTON, NS, Feb. 12, 2026 /CNW/ – The Board of Trustees of the Frank H. Sobey Awards for Excellence in Business Studies proudly announces the eight 2026 award winners–celebrating a remarkable group of students whose achievements and aspirations exemplify the spirt of this awards program. The 2026 …
March, 2026
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29 March
Sunii Energy Gum Brings a New Take on Everyday Energy
Sunii Energy Gum is introducing a simple, on-the-go way to get an energy boost: no drinks, no waiting. Made in British Columbia, each piece delivers 50 mg of caffeine with B-vitamins in a small, easy-to-carry format. It’s designed for real life: the mornings that start early, the afternoons that drag, …
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29 March
Kicking Horse Coffee’s new blend Alpine Jack targets the rise of café-style home brewing
Perfect for coffee lovers who want to explore every pour, Alpine Jack brings the coffee shop experience home. Bursting with notes of wild strawberry, this medium-roasted espresso brings a bright, lively character to every cup—shining in lattes, cappuccinos, and all your frothy favourites. It’s just as smooth and balanced on …
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29 March
Crazy Uncle Debuts Citrus Crusher As Flavour Forward Hard Soda
TORONTO, March 26, 2026 /CNW/ – Ontario-based beverage brand Crazy Uncle debuts Citrus Crusher, a 5% ABV lemon-lime hard soda with a hint of mint and no artificial sweeteners—the latest addition to its flavour-forward RTD lineup. The launch comes as demand for ready to drink beverages continues to grow. In Ontario, RTD coolers …
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29 March
The Little Potato Company “A Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes”
The Little Potato Company Launches Spring Campaign to Make Weeknight Dinners Easier for Busy Families Online and In-Store Campaign Includes Sweepstakes with $10,000 Family Travel Voucher and Retailer Gift Cards Edmonton, Canada (March 25, 2026) – , the number one little potato brand in North America, is helping families bring a little …
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29 March
Introducing Happy Munch Factory nutritious snacks
Happy Munch Factory is redefining the snack aisle by bridging the long-standing gap between bland “healthy” snacks and indulgent options that sacrifice nutrition for taste. As consumer demand grows for better-for-you products that don’t compromise on flavour, the company is delivering a new standard with its lineup of Gluten-Free products. …
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24 March
Minimalist Grocery Design Resonates with Price‑Conscious Shoppers
–Polished concrete floors, metal shelving and open store layouts convey the subtext that ‘value is to be found here,’ advise designers from HFA Architecture + Engineering. BENTONVILLE, Arkansas – March 24, 2026 — Grocers can appeal to today’s increasingly price-conscious shoppers by embracing a more minimalist aesthetic, advised veteran store …
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24 March
Bread with Benefits: Supergrain Sourdough Steals the Spotlight
Queen St. Bakery’s Supergrain Sourdough Bread is a gut-friendly take on a classic loaf. Made with simple, nourishing ingredients like seeds, beans, and gluten-free whole grains, this is bread that not only tastes good, but helps you feel good too. Perfect for toast, sandwiches, or alongside your favorite meals, it’s …
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24 March
Why protein is becoming the next growth lever in the bakery aisle
Protein Emerges as a Growth Engine in the Bakery Aisle Protein is rapidly becoming one of the most influential forces shaping food innovation—well beyond its traditional strongholds in bars, shakes, and yogurt. The latest sign of this shift is unfolding in the bakery aisle, where everyday staples are being reimagined …
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21 March
Kraft Heinz to increase Canadian production with $250-million investment in Montreal factory
Kraft Heinz Canada says it’s going to spend $250 million on its factory in Montreal to increase homegrown manufacturing and production of its brands. According to Simon Laroche, president of Kraft Heinz Canada, these investments, allows the company to keep all the production for the Canadian market in Canada. For …