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Sponsorship packages available for those who missed out on booth availability. Shelton, CT – The NGA Show announced today the exhibit hall for the Fall 2021 event is sold out, and attendance is up with double-digit growth over last year. The event, taking place Sept. 19-21 at the Paris Hotel & …
July, 2021
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12 July
New Alliance will Deliver Added Value to the NHP Industry
Purity-IQ and the University of Guelph, Laboratory Services Sign Strategic Agreement GUELPH, ON, July 8, 2021 /CNW/ – Following a recent collaboration announcement between Guelph based Purity-IQ and the NHP Research Alliance (NHPRA) at the University of Guelph, the Agriculture and Food Laboratory (AFL), an arm of the University of Guelph, …
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12 July
From Whitehorse To Winnipeg, 60 Local Athletes Selected To Fueling Sport Program As Part Of $10 Million Pledge To Western Canadian Sport
After a very difficult year, community sport and amateur athletes need more help than ever to fuel their journey (June 29, 2021 – Langley, B.C.) More Rewards is proud to unveil its athlete ambassador team of more than 60 local athletes from across Western Canada who will receive funding through …
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9 July
Sabroso Foods announces new Chief Revenue Officer.
Sabroso Foods is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Fox as Chief Revenue Officer. Karen brings more than 20 years of multinational business experience and her largest asset is her level of adaptability and diversification across industries to accelerate organic business growth. Karen will oversee Sabroso’s strategic planning, product …
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7 July
First Bottle of Heinz Ketchup produced for Canada rolls off the new line at Mont Royal plant
First Bottle of Heinz Ketchup produced for Canada rolls off the new line at Mont Royal plant (CNW Group/Kraft-Heinz Canada) TORONTO, July 7, 2021 /CNW/ – Kraft Heinz Canada announced today that its first bottle of Heinz Ketchup produced at the company’s flagship Mont Royal factory in Montreal, Que. rolled off the new production line this …
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6 July
Maple Leaf Foods Releases 2020 Sustainability Report
Company reports meaningful progress on its journey to become the most sustainable protein company on earth as it approaches two years as the world’s first major carbon neutral food company MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 6, 2021 /CNW/ – Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., (TSX: MFI), a leading North American producer of high-quality, sustainable meat and …
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6 July
Pricer’s partner JRTech Solutions signs new framework agreement with Metro to continue supplying Pricer electronic shelf labels
Pricer’s partner JRTech Solutions signed a new framework agreement with Metro, one of Canada’s largest food retailers, for Pricer Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL), continuing the ESL program which includes deployment services, merchandising interfaces and technical support. The program covers the main Metro banners. These new installations are in addition to …
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6 July
SimplyProtein® Brand Helps Provide Canadians with Plant-Powered Fuel for All
TORONTO, June 29, 2021 /CNW/ – The SimplyProtein® brand believes wellness is a personal endeavour, with the path to feeling good being as individual as Canadians themselves. However, what we all share is our need for protein and protein isn’t just for those who compete. Whether you’re a work-through luncher, …
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6 July
Grocers face dramatic changes in wake of pandemic
Where people work from and how the economy revives is keeping Canadian grocers awake at night, as will pandemic-induced shifts in population growth By Sylvain CharleboisProfessorDalhousie University Grocers racked up millions of dollars in profits as they increased revenues during the first year of the pandemic. But numbers this year …
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6 July
Wake up Your Milk, Canada! NESQUIK Proves ‘It’s All in The Making’ With New Look, Recipe and Sustainably Sourced Ingredients
Canadians can now enjoy the same delicious taste of NESQUIK with no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners, and 100% sustainably sourced cocoa TORONTO, July 6, 2021 /CNW/ – Today, NESQUIK announces it is relaunching its beloved line of chocolate and flavoured syrups and powders with a revamped recipe formulation featuring cleaner …