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New Nature’s Path products marry functional ingredients and flavor-forward blends Richmond, B.C. (September 8, 2020) – Nature’s Path – the first-ever certified organic cereal manufacturer in North America and leading breakfast and snack food company – launched a line of delicious Superfood Granolas and Oatmeal cups, chock full of functional ingredients designed to contribute to …
September, 2020
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8 September
Canada’s doors have opened to Europe’s standout food products. How can retailers make the most of the opportunity?
It’s been three years since CETA, Canada’s landmark trade agreement with the European Union (EU), began taking force in September 2017. Progressively, over the span of its seven-year implementation, the agreement is expected to eliminate 94 per cent of existing tariffs and increase two-way trade by 23 per cent, according …
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4 September
Save-On-Foods announces organizational structure changes to support future growth
(September 3, 2020 – Langley, B.C.) Western Canadian grocery retailer Save-On-Foods is making changes to its organizational structure at the executive and vice president level to support the next phase of the company’s growth strategy and to drive long-term success. All changes below take effect October 1, 2020. With the recent …
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1 September
The New Normal How COVID-19 impacted Western Canadian grocers and what the future might look like now
By Carly Peters There’s no playbook when it comes to a pandemic and when COVID-19 hit, grocers had to pivot in every direction. From finding solutions to supply chain disruption, setting up e-commerce solutions, to protecting employees and customers, this essential service had to rise to the occasion to ensure …
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1 September
Walmart Canada and DLT Labs Recognized for Supply Chain Innovation
The Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has selected Walmart Canada and DLT Labs as one of the six finalists for its prestigious Supply Chain Innovation Award being presented at its annual EDGE conference in September. Walmart Canada’s implementation of DL Freight™ is the world’s largest full production blockchain …
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1 September
FAMIGLIA BREADS
Famiglia breads are a tribute to the late Luigi Bontorin and his passion for simple, local ingredients that create a nutritious bread to be shared with family and friends. Calgary Italian Bakery was formed by Luigi and Myrl Bontorin in 1962 when much of downtown was less than six stories …
August, 2020
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31 August
Save-On-Foods celebrates grand opening of new University District store in Calgary
(August 28, 2020 – Calgary, AB.) Western Canadian grocery retailer, Save-On-Foods, officially opens the doors at its University District location today at 4163 University Avenue NW. Continuing to expand their brand across Western Canada, Save-On-Foods University District is the newest addition to this vibrant urban neighbourhood. The opening of this store marks …
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31 August
COSTCO WHOLESALE OPENS NEW WAREHOUSE IN SOUTHWEST CALGARY – CANADA’S ONLY COSTCO ON FIRST NATION LAND
88 NEW JOBS CREATED, LATEST SELECTION OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED Calgary, AB – Costco Wholesale opened a new warehouse club today in Southwest Calgary – the only Costco warehouse in Canada to be built on First Nation land. Located at 12905 Buffalo Run Blvd, Tsuut’ina, the new 151,000-square-foot warehouse – …
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29 August
Walmart flexes its muscles and food processors suffer
Food manufacturing in Canada is dying a slow death. The sector has lost 12 jobs a day every day since 2012. This won’t help Consumers got a glimpse of how food supply chains work – or don’t – at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Walmart is giving them …
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28 August
IDDBA Webinar Series September Lineup
Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is conducting live webinars in September. Webinars are open to both IDDBA members and nonmembers. September 16: Driving Force Behind Dairy Performance Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of dairy categories have experienced tremendous growth, with many …