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JULY/AUGUST 2021 • VOLUME 107, NO.4 In this Issue 22 Buying in Your Own Backyard Western Canadians are closer to their homegrown food more than ever. 41 September Strategies Back to school merchandising and products have changed – for the better. 43 Functional and Flavourful Consumers’ demand for innovative offerings …
July, 2021
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22 July
Vancouver Restaurateur Launches 50/50 Plant-and-Meat-Blended Food Company, Holy Cow!
Paul Rivas, owner of popular Vancouver food spots including The Parlour and Bodega on Main, launches Holy Cow! to cater to a growing demand for 50/50 transitional foods Vancouver, BC, July 21, 2021 – Holy Cow!, the leader in 50/50 plant-and-meat-blended foods, today announces its official launch. As of today, …
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19 July
EnviroKidz expands its breakfast family and introduces two new types of organic waffles
Proceeds from both Penguin Party™ and Polar Beary™ will go towards saving endangered species Richmond, B.C. (July 13th, 2021) – Nature’s Path is proud to introduce EnviroKidz’ new line of nutritious, certified organic kids’ waffles. The new EnviroKidz waffles come in two delicious flavors kids will love: Penguin Party™ (Cinnamon) …
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19 July
New CEO – Peak of the Market
The Board of Directors of Peak of the Market is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Kolochuk as their new Chief Executive Officer. Pamela joined Peak of the Market in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer and succeeds outgoing CEO Larry McIntosh. She will assume responsibilities July 9th, 2021.“After an …
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19 July
The kids are not all right when it comes to what they eat
It’s time for Canada to regulate marketing food to kids. But regulating marketing is no cakewalk By Sylvain Charlebois Professor Dalhousie University Most people would agree that protecting children should be our country’s utmost priority. Protecting children from unhealthy food products and fast-food chains has been the subject of many …
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19 July
Kraft Heinz announces new partnership with acclaimed chef Edward Lee
The award-winning author, culinary figure, and Top Chef alum will join forces with Kraft Heinz to launch What’s Cooking, a new food inspiration platform. TORONTO, July 6, 2021 /CNW/ – Kraft Heinz has announced that acclaimed culinary personality, Chef Edward Lee, will be joining them as Creative Director in the …
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19 July
ACCELERATING THE REAL FOOD MOVEMENT: VIVEAU UNVEILS NEW LOOK, NEW FLAVOUR AND NEW PACKAGING TO THE CANADIAN MARKET
Nova Scotia’s real fruit and mineral water blend, Viveau, continues expansion with the unveiling of their newest flavour, ripe strawberry, the launch of their canned beverages with a sleek, new look July 19, 2021 (TORONTO, ON) — Viveau, Canada’s only 100% real pressed fruit and sparkling water beverage brand, has …
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19 July
LONDON DRUGS CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF STORE RENOVATIONS WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON ICONIC ROBSON STREET ON JULY 16
A LOVING SPOONFUL TO RECEIVE A $5,000 DONATION FROM LONDON DRUGS July 13, 2021, Richmond, B.C. – After several months of careful renovations, on Friday, July 16th London Drugs will be celebrating with a grand re-opening of its Robson Street location. First opened in November 1984, London Drugs Robson Street …
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19 July
Gay Lea Foods Launches IVANHOE NOTHING BUT 100% Real Cheese Snack, Perfect For Outdoor Enthusiasts and Those On-The-Go
Canadian dairy co-op celebrates outdoor adventure with pop-up stops across Ontario this summer TORONTO, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ – Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (“Gay Lea Foods”), a dairy co-operative owned by over 1,400 Canadian dairy farming families, today announces the launch of IVANHOE NOTHING BUT, a crunchy dehydrated, gluten-free cheese snack, …
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19 July
Plant Veda announces former Be Fresh CEO, a subsidiary of Spud.ca, and serial online food delivery service pioneer, Deanna Embury, has joined the Company’s advisory board
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plant Veda Foods Ltd. (CSE:MILK) (XFRA:A3CS6B) (the “Company” or “Plant Veda”), an award-winning dairy-alternative company, is pleased to announce that Deanna Embury has joined the Company’s Advisory Board. Deanna is an entrepreneur with a passion for business and wellness, who in …