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RED DEER, AB, Feb. 15, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Olymel management is announcing the temporary closing of its hog slaughtering, cutting and deboning plant in Red Deer, Alberta. Despite the testing protocols and sanitary measures already in place, as well as the close collaboration of Alberta Health Services to deal …
February, 2021
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16 February
More Canadians are looking to buy Canadian since pandemic, FCC survey shows
Regina, Saskatchewan, February 16, 2021 – Canadians are more likely to look for Canadian food in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new survey by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). “The events of the past year have shown us that in times of crisis, the Canadian agriculture industry continues …
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16 February
Ice Cream is BETTERWITH more flavour, not sugar
What you can learn when you hear your customers! Thanks to customer feedback, Betterwith founder Lori Joyce made a surprising discovery after listening to what her customers were saying: Betterwith Ice Cream contains on average 19-50% less sugar than other premium ice cream brands on the market. But while it …
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12 February
Lagoon Seafood appoints three new sales representatives, expands service throughout Quebec in response to growing appetite for seafood
Montreal, QC. February 8, 2021 – Lagoon Seafood, a leader in the distribution, import, export, processing and curing of fresh and frozen fish, announces today the appointment of three new sales representatives to support the rising tide in demand for seafood among Quebec consumers – a trend that extends to …
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12 February
Grocery & Specialty Food West 2021 Goes Virtual! Grocery Redefined – Virtually Connect to Grow Your Business
February 10, 2021 Toronto, ON–The grocery industry’s annual western Canadian trade show and conference is going virtual with Grocery & Specialty Food West’s GSF LIVE RETAILER CONNECT on May 11 & 12, 2021. The event is your virtual gateway onto Western Canada’s Grocery Shelves! This must-attend, exclusive B2B virtual trade show and conference …
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12 February
You are invited to join EMKAO Foods founder and CEO, Ayissi Nyemba, for the Grand Opening of EMKAO Foods.
A labour of love, EMKAO Foods operates out of a newly built 3000 square foot factory that produces single source, traceable cocoa nibs, cocoa paste used to make chocolate bars, cocoa butter for white or milk chocolate, cocoa powder for ice cream and dark vegan chocolate chips for wholesale distribution. …
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9 February
The Three Big Reasons New Products Fail (and How to Avoid Them)
Promising products don’t always perform as expected. Howard Tiersky shares a cautionary tale about an elevator keypad innovation that fell flat—and three big mistakes innovators make. New York, NY (January 2021)—As your organization takes its place in the digital transformation that’s underway everywhere, you’ll inevitably need to create or update …
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9 February
Sweets & Snacks Expo Opens Registration for 2021 Show in Indianapolis
WASHINGTON (February 9, 2021)—The Sweets & Snacks Expo announced that registration is open for the 2021 show, taking place this year from June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Organized by the National Confectioners Association, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is the largest show in North America representing …
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9 February
First completely vegetarian, organic grocery stores in Canada – Larry’s market
Larry’s market is one of the first completely vegetarian, organic grocery stores in Canada— offering unique, local, organic products that support a plant-based, low waste, health-conscious lifestyle. Its 2500 sq ft store front allows those with plant-based diets to have everything they need in one place, offering a wide variety …
