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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 …
May, 2021
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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 …
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25 May
Saputo Announces Two Strategic Acquisitions in the Dairy Alternatives and Value-Added Ingredients Segments
MONTRÉAL, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (“Saputo” or “the Company”) (TSX: SAP) announces today two strategic acquisitions in each of the dairy alternatives and value-added ingredients segments, representing a combined investment of approximately CDN$187 million. Bute Island Foods Acquisition in Dairy Alternative Cheese The Company is pleased …
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22 May
May / June 2021
MAY/JUNE 2021 • VOLUME 107, NO.3 In this Issue 20 Tell Me Something Good Western Canadian producers are filling stomachs, helping the environment, and supporting their communities. 33 Mindful Moments Canadian consumers seek out snacks that respond to their values and overall well-being. 39 Nutritional Trends Aiding digestion and immune …
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17 May
Surprise! Food prices are on their way up
By Sylvain CharleboisProfessorDalhousie University Prices will go up by as much as five per cent this year, or almost $700 more for groceries for the year for an average Canadian family What was purely an academic supposition a few months ago is now actually happening. Along with higher interest rates, …
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17 May
SodaStream Launches bubly drops™ in Canada
SodaStream announces new partnership with bubly drops by “dropping” a little Bublé where he’s least expected TORONTO, May 10, 2021 /CNW/ – SodaStream is thrilled to announce that bubly drops™ have arrived in Canada, giving Canadians a new and exciting way to create bubly™-branded sparkling water at home on their SodaStream machines. The collaboration between …
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17 May
World Cheese Awards returns to Spain, as part of Oviedo’s International Cheese Festival
The Guild of Fine Food has announced that the World Cheese Awards will be held in the Spanish Principality of Asturias this year, taking place in Oviedo on Wednesday 3 November. Having extended Oviedo’s tenure as World Cheese Capital following the event’s postponement as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, …
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17 May
CREATE A GARDEN OF GOODNESS: RECYCLE YOUR BABYBEL® PACKAGING FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A GARDEN BUNDLE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
Babybel® and TerraCycle® Partner to Award a New Garden to a Local Community TORONTO, May 11, 2021– Bel Group today announced the Babybel® Garden of Goodness Contest in partnership with international recycling leader, TerraCycle®. The national recycling initiative calls upon Babybel customers to recycle their Babybel® cheese wrappers and help …