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New line-up of delectable crackers expands company’s stronghold in natural foods snack category TORONTO, March 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MadeGood Foods,® the leading allergy-friendly and nutrient-rich snack creators, is expanding into the savoury snack category with the introduction of a new product line – Star Puffed Crackers. Gluten-free, dairy-free, …
March, 2021
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8 March
NUTRI GROUP IS ANNOUNCING THE DEPARTURE OF ITS CEO AND APPOINTMENT OF HIS SUCCESSOR
Claude Dulude announces he is leaving as CEO of Nutri Group with the satisfaction of a job well done and many accomplishments to his credit. Sébastien Léveillé will become Nutri Group’s CEO on March 29, 2021. _______________________________________ Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, March 4, 2021 – Nutri Group is announcing the appointment of …
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8 March
Mother-daughter’s Big Mountain Foods expands into 70,000 sq. ft. facility with aim to make plant-based food more accessible
Vancouver, BC – Just in time for Women’s History Month, mother-daughter owned-and-operated Big Mountain Foods has announced its expansion into a 70,000 square foot facility. Led by Kimberly and Jasmine Chamberland, the natural vegan food manufacturer has made exciting distribution partnerships with retail chains such as Kroger and Loblaws which, paired with …
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8 March
Save-On-Foods brings fresh innovations to brand new grocery store in Chilliwack, B.C.
(March 2, 2021 – Chilliwack, B.C.) Save-On-Foods, Western Canada’s largest grocery retailer, officially opens its doors on March 4th at its new Cottonwood location at 45585 Luckakuck Way. The company’s newest store, located in the Cottonwood Centre mall, is the 4th store in the city of Chilliwack. The 38,000 square-foot …
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2 March
Big Data or Big Flop?
There is nothing new in an industry which generates thousands upon thousands of data points daily, to attempt to gain insight into everything from inventory optimization to transport and logistics management. Grocers have been doing that for years. So, what is all the talk about “Big Data” and how it …
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2 March
Accidental discovery could save supermarkets huge amounts of electricity
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, discovered by accident that modern store refrigerators are consuming far more energy than necessary – simply because the thermometers within them are wrongly placed. But they also figured out how to solve the problem. And because supermarket refrigeration accounts for around 1.5 per …
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1 March
Soaring popularity of Telehealth among British Columbians and impact on the delivery of healthcare beyond the pandemic
Report: Soaring popularity of Telehealth among British Columbians and impact on the delivery of healthcare beyond the pandemic 65 per cent are more likely to choose virtual-care than in-person doctors’ appointments for routine care Seven in ten say the pandemic has shown them that virtual visits can be effective Six …
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1 March
The Very Good Food Company Completes Acquisition of The Cultured Nut
Vancouver, British Columbia, February 24, 2021 – The Very Good Food Company Inc. (CSE: VERY) (OTCQB: VRYYF) (FSE: 0SI) (“VERY” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of The Cultured Nut Inc., a highly popular artisan vegan cheese producer on the West Coast of …
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1 March
FURLANI’S FOOD CORPORATION unveils exciting new products that will make family mealtime joyful and memorable
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 24, 2021 /CNW/ – Furlani’s Food Corporation, Canada’s garlic bread category leader, continues to showcase innovation under its iconic brand, Furlani®, by offering an exciting new assortment of soft dinner rolls, hand-tied knots and biscuits. These mouth-watering products expand the Furlani offering beyond garlic Texas toast and …
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1 March
Cargill launches The Chompery™, a new line of butcher-quality dog treats
Available across Canada and the U.S., The Chompery dog treats are all natural, single-ingredient, and sourced and produced in North America WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cargill introduced today The Chompery™, a new brand of butcher-quality dog treats. Developed to address the latest consumer trends, The Chompery …