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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10TH 2021, EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. Kinnikinnick Foods, North America’s first champion of gluten-free, allergy friendly-foods since 1991, has crafted more new plant-based baked goods designed for everyone in the family to share, intolerant, allergic or not.Kinnikinnick’s re-brand to plant-based, free from egg & Top 8 allergens …
May, 2021
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11 May
Three new FreshCo locations coming to Alberta
The FreshCo rollout in Western Canada continues with the discount banner’s three new locations in Alberta confirmed. Opening in Alberta in Winter 2021/2022: FreshCo Downtown Fort McMurray, Fort McMurray, AB Opening in Alberta in Spring 2022: FreshCo Jasper Gates, Edmonton, ABFreshCo Lewis Estates, Edmonton, AB Two of the locations are …
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11 May
GIVING BACK – Western Canadian producers are filling stomachs, helping the environment, and supporting their communities
In times of turmoil and trouble, iconic children’s show host, Mr. Rogers, urged his young viewers to, “Look for the helpers. You’ll always find people helping.” The past year has put a spotlight on those in the groceryindustry who rose to meet unprecedented challenges, but this is nothing new. Western …
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10 May
Look for the Certified Plant Based Seal – Products Carrying the Certified Plant Based Seal now appearing on Retail Shelves Across Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 4th, 2021 /CNW/ – Plant-Based Foods of Canada (PBFC) announced it is now easier than ever for Canadians to identify plant-based products on retail grocery shelves, as the first products carrying the ‘Certified Plant Based’ seal have hit stores. Plant-Based Foods of Canada (PBFC) partnered with the US-based …
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10 May
Freshlocal Announces the Successful Implementation of its Grocery E-commerce Solution in Belgium
Important milestone reached with first FoodX-equipped facility in European market VANCOUVER, BC, May 4, 2021 /CNW/ – Freshlocal Solutions Inc. (TSX: LOCL) (“Freshlocal” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Food-X Technologies Inc. (“FoodX”), a leading end-to-end software solution for profitable online grocery fulfillment, has reached …
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10 May
McDougall Energy Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 10th Consecutive Year
Sault Ste. Marie based McDougall Energy maintains Platinum Member status May 5, 2021 (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) is honoured to be recognized for the 10th consecutive year as a winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. This achievement maintains the company’s Platinum Club designation, having …
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10 May
NEW SnackConscious Bites | Functional & Made in Canada
SnackConscious Bites. These functional, high-protein & fibre, low-sugar snacks are available at major Canadian grocery stores in 3 nostalgic flavours: Peanut Butter & Jam, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Brownie. With snacking on the rise, it’s important to think critically about the effects of ingredients in our food. SnackConscious …
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10 May
Action on Fairtrade: Longo’s Becomes First Retailer in North America to Offer Exclusively Fairtrade Bananas
TORONTO, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Longo’s Brothers Fruit Market (“Longo’s”) has become the first grocery retailer in North America to commit to offering only Fairtrade bananas in their 36 stores and through delivery on Grocery Gateway. This is made possible through a partnership with the Canadian company, Equifruit. The …
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10 May
Cargill Launches Digital Resources Content Hub for C-Store Operators
The pandemic has changed how consumers shop and convenience stores have had to shift operations to accommodate the changes. Commuter traffic has been down as many people are working remotely and consumers are shopping their c-store a little differently, purchasing different items at different times. Consumers are looking to c-stores …
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7 May
Lou’s Kitchen Creates a New Destination at the Grocery Store with “Halfway Homemade”
New Bistro line restaurant quality meals made in minutes at home Stoney Creek, Ontario – May 6, 2021 – Lou’s Kitchen has introduced a new Bistro line that allows busy parents and young cooks to prepare high quality meals in minutes – just heat, eat and chill. The new Bistro …