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Jeff Hamilton, President & CEO, Nestlé Canada has been appointed to the position of Head, Nestlé Purina EMENA (Europe, Middle East and North Africa) based in Switzerland, and will be leaving his role effective February 1, 2021. Under Jeff’s leadership the Canadian market has achieved exceptional business results and he …
November, 2020
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12 November
Revolutionary plant-based manufacturer now on the shelves of Canadian retailers from coast to coast
The plant-based milk innovator with a cult following south of the border debuts their beverage range across the country in time to make your heat-beating iced lattes more delicious and nutritious. Toronto, August 10, 2020 – Even if you haven’t actually ordered an oat milk latte yourself, odds are you’ve walked by a …
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9 November
GURU LAUNCHES YERBA MATE, AN ORGANIC PLANT-BASED ENERGY DRINK INSPIRED BY THE AMAZON
Montreal, Quebec, November 5, 2020 – GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand, is pleased to announce the addition of GURU Yerba Mate to its growing plant-based energy drink family. Inspired by the Amazon and concocted in Quebec, GURU Yerba Mate …
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6 November
In Honour of Dick Dar, Liberty Foods
At the age of 86, Dick Dar, of Liberty Foods in Fruitvale, BC, has passed away. A long-time associate of Associated Grocers, Dar began his career in the grocery business in the early 50’s at the Liberty Food Centre in Nelson BC. In 1957, Dick and his wife Susan packed …
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3 November
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global 2021 Editions Postponed
Portland, Maine (2 November 2020) – Today, Diversified Communications, organizer of Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America and Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, has determined that the continued magnitude of the public health and safety issues caused by COVID-19 requires the postponement of the spring events to later dates in …
October, 2020
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31 October
Campbell’s launches a new Masterbrand campaign “Warmth to Share”.
Toronto, Ontario – October 29, 2020 Campbell’s launches a new Masterbrand campaign “Warmth to Share”. The iconic brand is launching a new campaign that taps into its long-standing equity of warmth. The campaign sets up that the world can sometimes feel like a cold, dark and indifferent place. However, a …
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30 October
Chosen Foods Celebrates Avocado-Forward Heritage with New Design & Identity
Culinary celebration of pure avocado highlights brand’s direction, packaging & SKUs in Canada Toronto, ON (October 29, 2020) – Chosen Foods, the leading producer of 100% pure avocado oil and creator of avocado-inspired kitchen condiments like cooking sprays, mayos and dressings, announces an exciting new brand identity and product rollout in Canada. …
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30 October
Violife® 100% Vegan Cheese Alternative Products Have Arrived in Canada
Melty, stretchy, creamy, and dairy-free Violife products now in stores nationally. Toronto, Ontario (October 28, 2020) – The Violife® 100% Vegan cheese alternative family of products has arrived throughout Canada for cheese-loving consumers, just in time for dairy-free holiday cooking and baking. Introduced nationally by Upfield, the world’s largest plant-based food …
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29 October
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FLAVOURS READY IN MINUTES WITH GIOVANNI RANA PASTA
A beautiful meal starts with carefully selected ingredients and authentic flavours that the whole family will love. Giovanni Rana pastas are made with high quality ingredients including delicious cheeses, flavourful chicken and meats, and succulent vegetables wrapped in thin pasta for a pot to plate meal in 4 minutes! Stocking …
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28 October
Stephen Kouri of Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. to Receive Life Member Designation
TORONTO—October 20, 2020. . . Ron Welke, Chair of Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Thomas Shurrie, President and CEO, and the CFIG Board of Directors are pleased to announce Stephen Kouri, VP Sales and Trade Marketing, Smucker Foods of Canada Corp., as the 2020 recipient of CFIG’s prestigious Life …