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Packaging transformations projected to save one million kilograms of plastic in 2020 TORONTO, February 5, 2020 – Today, Hellmann’s announced that all of its mayonnaise jars and bottles will be made with 100 per cent recycled plastic by March 2020 – a transformation projected to save one million kilograms of virgin …
February, 2020
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10 February
Silver Hills Names Food Industry Veteran, Robert Isabella, Chief Supply Chain Officer
ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, January 29, 2020 – Silver Hills, the parent company behind better-for-you-brands Silver Hills Bakery and Little Northern Bakehouse, today announces Robert Isabella to the new role of Chief Supply Chain Officer effective February 3, 2020. A 16-year veteran of Weston Foods, Robert began at the company as a …
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10 February
New Cocoa beans processor and Chocolate ingredients supplier in Mission is opening soon
The owner of a new chocolate manufacturer called Emkao Foods has chosen the District of Mission as its headquarters to produce high quality, affordable organic cocoa products to Canadian customers. “We chose Mission because it is in the heart of the Fraser Valley growing area and is very supportive to …
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9 February
Puratos marks its centenary by reaching a 2 billion euros turnover and reaffirming its guiding principles
February 4, 2020 marks the 100th birthday of bakery, patisserie and chocolate leader Puratos. A milestone that will be celebrated by its 9,500 employees across the 70 countries where the group is present. To honour its century-long commitment to innovation, Puratos will launch three new innovation centres across three continents …
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8 February
Holly McKeon joining BrandSeed Marketing Inc. as Key Account Manager Eastern Canada
It is my pleasure to announce that Holly McKeon will be joining BrandSeed Marketing Inc. on Monday, February 3rd, 2020, in the position of Key Account Manager Eastern Canada based in Toronto. Holly brings vast knowledge and experience from the manufacture side as Business Development Manager, Canadian Springs, Canadian Sales …
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7 February
Ocean Legacy Foundation releases official response to Draft Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution
VANCOUVER, BC (Jan 31, 2020) – The Ocean Legacy Foundation, a Canadian non-profit organization with the goal to end ocean plastic waste, today made an official response to the Draft Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution conducted by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada, which was released yesterday, January 30, …
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6 February
Empire Company and its family of brands – Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Farm Boy, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Rachelle Béry – partner with District Ventures to springboard success for local food entrepreneurs
The new partnership will provide Canadian early stage food and beverage companies with support and coaching from the national grocery chain Toronto, ON (February 4, 2020) – District Ventures, Canada’s leading ecosystem focused on bringing capital, marketing, programming and commercialization to companies in the food, beverage and health CPG industries, is …
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5 February
Have You Had Your Taste of The Sweet Life? New Videos from NCA’s Streaming Series Available Now
WASHINGTON (January 31, 2020) – The hit streaming series of 2019 is back with two brand new episodes – fun size and ready for binge watching. The Sweet Life offers viewers a dynamic, inside look at the people and companies that make America’s favorite treats: chocolate, candy, gum and mints. Viewers can …
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3 February
Fresh St. Market’s first Vancouver location makes good at Vancouver House
New location features local food finds, fresh new food style offerings and a nod to neon along with a commitment to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank February 3, 2020, Vancouver, B.C. – With great excitement, B.C.-based and family owned Fresh St. Market will open its fifth Fresh St. Market and first-ever Vancouver location …
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3 February
A neighbourhood in transformation – London Drugs opens in emerging “Beach District” under the Granville Street Bridge
Community support a top priority for London Drugs at Vancouver House February 3, 2020, VANCOUVER, B.C. – London Drugs will host the grand opening of its new location at Vancouver House at Pacific and Howe on Friday February 7, marking the first retail store opening in the ‘Beach District’; the emerging …