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Montreal, QC. February 8, 2021 – Lagoon Seafood, a leader in the distribution, import, export, processing and curing of fresh and frozen fish, announces today the appointment of three new sales representatives to support the rising tide in demand for seafood among Quebec consumers – a trend that extends to …
February, 2021
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12 February
Grocery & Specialty Food West 2021 Goes Virtual! Grocery Redefined – Virtually Connect to Grow Your Business
February 10, 2021 Toronto, ON–The grocery industry’s annual western Canadian trade show and conference is going virtual with Grocery & Specialty Food West’s GSF LIVE RETAILER CONNECT on May 11 & 12, 2021. The event is your virtual gateway onto Western Canada’s Grocery Shelves! This must-attend, exclusive B2B virtual trade show and conference …
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12 February
You are invited to join EMKAO Foods founder and CEO, Ayissi Nyemba, for the Grand Opening of EMKAO Foods.
A labour of love, EMKAO Foods operates out of a newly built 3000 square foot factory that produces single source, traceable cocoa nibs, cocoa paste used to make chocolate bars, cocoa butter for white or milk chocolate, cocoa powder for ice cream and dark vegan chocolate chips for wholesale distribution. …
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9 February
The Three Big Reasons New Products Fail (and How to Avoid Them)
Promising products don’t always perform as expected. Howard Tiersky shares a cautionary tale about an elevator keypad innovation that fell flat—and three big mistakes innovators make. New York, NY (January 2021)—As your organization takes its place in the digital transformation that’s underway everywhere, you’ll inevitably need to create or update …
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9 February
Sweets & Snacks Expo Opens Registration for 2021 Show in Indianapolis
WASHINGTON (February 9, 2021)—The Sweets & Snacks Expo announced that registration is open for the 2021 show, taking place this year from June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Organized by the National Confectioners Association, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is the largest show in North America representing …
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9 February
First completely vegetarian, organic grocery stores in Canada – Larry’s market
Larry’s market is one of the first completely vegetarian, organic grocery stores in Canada— offering unique, local, organic products that support a plant-based, low waste, health-conscious lifestyle. Its 2500 sq ft store front allows those with plant-based diets to have everything they need in one place, offering a wide variety …
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9 February
Canada’s Agriculture Day celebrates nation’s trusted food system
Regina, Saskatchewan, February 2, 2021 – Join the nation in celebrating Canada’s Ag Day on February 23. This year the day will bring together leaders from major food and agriculture companies in a fireside chat that will push the boundaries on the opportunities available for agriculture and food and Canada’s potential as …
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9 February
L’Eggo* my Cereal! Eggo Celebrates its 50th Birthday in Canada with Launch of Eggo Chocolate Flavour Cereal
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 2, 2021 /CNW/ – Eggo – everyone’s favourite toaster-ready waffle – is celebrating its 50th birthday in Canada by introducing NEW Eggo Chocolate Flavour Cereal featuring mini chocolate-flavoured waffle-shaped cereal pieces, dusted with a decadent chocolatey coating. This newest member of the family brings Eggo’s iconic, well-known, much-loved …
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5 February
January / February 2021
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 • VOLUME 107, NO.1 In this Issue 19 Alternatives in an Everyday World Plant-based foods are no longer trendy, but rather a staple all kinds of people are seeking on a regular basis. 21 Rediscovered Mornings The breakfast category shifts from quick consumables to full meal favourites. 28 …
