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Bäckerhaus Veit named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Toronto, ON – March 8, 2018 – Bäckerhaus Veit, a female-owned artisan bread company, was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2018 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the …
March, 2018
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23 March
Era of ‘Go Big or Go Home’ is Over in U.S. Grocery Retailing, Expert Says
Top chains are focused on adaptive strategies that reduce store rollouts but bolster their chances of surviving disruption, says Joe McKeska of Elkhorn Real Estate Partners during ICSC conference. DANA POINT, Calif., March 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The era of “go big or go home” in U.S. grocery retailing is coming …
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22 March
Caffeine Awareness Month & Nutrition Month Blog & Infographic
“March is Caffeine Awareness Month” Becki Holmes, MS, RDN, LDN Founding Principal, Foodwit As a working mom with two kids, caffeine (in pretty much any form) helps me achieve my daily goals. On the flip side, prioritizing sleep is a year-round combat especially with kids in the equation. It’s …
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22 March
Artificial Intelligence To Help Food Companies Reduce Waste And Improve Margins
Farmstead Launches New ‘Fresh AI’ Platform That Applies Artificial Intelligence To Help Food Companies Reduce Waste And Improve Margins New AI platform that predicts consumer behavior, cuts food waste in half, and boosts overall profitability, now available to all food businesses SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Farmstead, the nation’s …
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22 March
Northern and NorthMart support Drop the Pop Campaign
Over 10,000 milk cartons donated to students in Nunavut Winnipeg, MB, March 19, 2018 – Northern and NorthMart stores across Nunavut are once again teaming up with community schools and Nunavut’s Department of Health to encourage youth to “Drop the Pop” throughout the month of March. A school-based initiative, led …
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16 March
Tony Jacobs recognized with NCA’s Advocate of the Year Award
WASHINGTON (March 15, 2018) – Tony Jacobs, president and general manager of global confections for Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Topps Co., was honored with the National Confectioners Association’s Advocate of the Year Award last week in Miami, Fla. The award celebrates a member of the chocolate and …
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16 March
Barry Callebaut’s Jerry Hagedorn Honored with Industry Award
WASHINGTON (March 15, 2018) – Jerry Hagedorn, executive vice president of business development for Barry Callebaut USA LLC, has been recognized with the National Confectioners Association’s 2018 Distinguished Service Award. Last given in 2014, the award honors individuals who have worked tirelessly throughout their careers to benefit the chocolate and candy …
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16 March
SRW Agency shares brand-building insights and opportunities from the show floor
Expo West 2018: Top Trends Beyond the Products SRW Agency shares brand-building insights and opportunities from the show floor CHICAGO, March 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — SRW.agency, an independent, full-service marketing agency with a penchant for growing natural health and wellness brands, today released its top brand trends from Natural Products Expo West …
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16 March
World Championship Cheese Contest – Agropur fine cheeses win in five categories
ST-HUBERT, QC, March 15, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Agropur is pleased that five of its cheeses were picked as the champions in their category at the World Championship Cheese Contest. In all, 3,400 cheeses from 26 countries were entered. Made in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Agropur’s Camembert l’Extra, was chosen over 17 …
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16 March
Getting the facts straight when it comes to Canada’s favourite meat protein
Leger survey shows Canadians underestimate industry sustainability and standards Chicken is Canada’s favorite protein, according to a recent survey conducted by Leger for Chicken Farmers of Canada. 84% of Canadians purchase fresh chicken on a regular basis, and 90% place chicken among the top three meats they eat most often …