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WASHINGTON (May 26, 2021)—It is no secret that the way we shop has changed this year. But will these habits stick around? What does the future of retail look like, and how can retailers inspire consumers? At the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, Destination Retail is where retailers and manufacturers …
June, 2021
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1 June
Sol Cuisine Welcomes Three Veteran CPG and Retail Business Leaders to its Board of Directors
Sol Cuisine’s board of directors is now comprised of a majority of independent female directors.Mary Dalimonte retired as the SVP of Merchandising and Commercial Programs for Sobeys Inc. and brings over 40 years of experience in retail grocery to the Company’s board.Beena Goldenberg is a proven CPG leader with over …
May, 2021
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30 May
June 23-25, 2021 / The 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo Update
The largest, most comprehensive global confectionery and snack event that attracts highly vetted retail customers from all channels of trade. 1,750+ RETAIL ATTENDEES HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED* THOUSANDS MORE EXPECTED BY JUNE! Distributor/Wholesaler: 24%Candy Retail: 18%Convenience: 12%Grocery/Supermarket/Mass: 8%E-Commerce: 8%Gourmet/Specialty Boutique: 7%Value/Dollar: 3%Other: 20% *as of April 7, 2021 See what people …
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27 May
A summer surprise that will have you going B A N A N A S!
Experience the old school classic flavor combo of sweet bananas and summery strawberry with Crofter’s Organic NEW Strawberry Banana Premium Spread! Enjoy more fruit and 33% less sugar than standard preserves! “Contact Gabi at cdn_sales@croftersorganic.com for new item introduction support” and our website too, www.croftersorganic.com
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25 May
Cleancult Introduces Zero Waste Cleaning to Canadian Market with Retail Launch
A pioneer in zero waste green cleaning, Cleancult is now available for Canadian consumers New York, NY (May 25, 2021) – Cleancult, a leading plant-based, zero waste cleaning brand disrupting the cleaning industry, is excited to formally announce the expansion of their retail footprint by launching in Canada. For the …
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25 May
NutriStart NutriPods – Now with Methylfolate
NutriStart has recently updated their unique NutriPods line; replacing folic acid with its much more absorbable form of Methylfolate (L-5 MTHF). This form of the nutrient is directly bioavailable, independent of genetic variants of folate dependent enzymes; mitigating the risk of accumulating unmodified folate in the body. NutriPod pre-made packs …
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25 May
Freshlocal Solutions Inc. Announces New $15 Million Credit Facility with Silicon Valley Bank
VANCOUVER, BC, May 19, 2021 /CNW/ – Freshlocal Solutions Inc. (TSX: LOCL) (“Freshlocal” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the company has entered into a new $15 million credit financing facility with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). “This non-dilutive credit facility provides us with important financial and operating flexibility at …
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25 May
2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables declared by United Nations.
Today, light on one of the European products, the French shallot With 2021 declared the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables by the United Nations, The European Union and INTERFEL, the organization representing French fruit and vegetable producers are raising awareness here in Canada of the unique attributes of their …
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25 May
New Coresight Report: Online Grocery Post-Covid Prospects
Today Coresight Research released a new Deep Dive report titled US Online Grocery Survey 2021: Post-Surge Prospects, which explores American online grocery shoppers’ behavior, particularly in light of the pandemic. The report outlines the lasting impact that the Covid-19 crisis has had on shopper behaviors, including: More than 1/3 of shoppers …
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25 May
Iannick Melançon Appointed Senior Vice-President Sales, Canada
We are pleased to announce that Iannick Melançon has been appointed Senior Vice-President, Sales, for Danone Canada.Iannick brings over 20 years of CPG experience across many countries. He has been with Danone for the past 14 years in various sales leadership roles, with the past 10 years in global roles …