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YOATS™ harnesses nutritional superpower of Canadian-grown oats, rich in protein, probiotics and heart-healthy beta glucan March 1, 2021 – Cambridge, ON Yoats, Canada’s first and and now favourite oat yogurt, has won an award in the category of best oat yogurt for the 2021 Best New Product awards. Innovation and …
March, 2021
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8 March
As the 9-to-5 workday fades, the food industry prepares to benefit
The 9-to-5 workday was already in a fragile state but the pandemic has likely finished it. This could create a variety of opportunities for the food industry By Sylvain Charlebois Professor Dalhousie University Humans are creatures of habit. Most of us are hardwired to leave our homes to go to …
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8 March
MadeGood Enters Savoury Market with Debut of Star Puffed Crackers
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, …
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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 …