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Coca-Cola’s innovative new paper bottle for plant-based beverage AdeZ will attract the 43% of global consumers that stated how ethical or environmentally friendly a product is influences their product purchasing decisions, according to a survey by GlobalData*. The move will encourage other companies to launch plastic packaging alternatives, and, in …
March, 2021
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22 March
North America’s packaged water industry is being shaped by premium brands, says GlobalData
Producers around the globe have started to innovate production lines that capitalise on premium tags as price consciousness remains a vital driver of purchase for many consumers, particularly those in North America. In the packaged water industry, premium priced packaged water reported a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) development of …
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22 March
EMKAO FOODS, CANADA’S FIRST SUSTAINABLE, FAIRTRADE, SINGLE SOURCE CHOCOLATE MANUFACTUER, OPENS IN BC
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, March 10, 2021 – Set in Mission, BC, newly launched EMKAO Foods has opened its factory and started production of Canada’s only single source, traceable, sustainable, chocolate products made from organic cacao beans. EMKAO Foods operates out of a newly built 3000 square foot factory that produces single source, traceable …
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17 March
Jimmy Vaid, President iLevel Management Inc. welcomes Akshay Kumar as new Office & Sales Administrator
We at iLevel Management Inc. are excited to let you know that Akshay Kumar has joined us as our new Office and Sales Data Administrator. Akshay will be taking over the role from Leo who will be moving on at the end of this month to greener pastures. We want …
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17 March
Robert Carter Named New President of the Coffee Association of Canada
Toronto, ON – March 16, 2021 – The Coffee Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce Robert Carter as its new President. Robert is a leading restaurant and foodservice expert with over 20 years of unique industry experience spanning executive leadership, strategy, sales, marketing and research. He takes over …
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15 March
Buttergate compromises the farmer-consumer contract
By Sylvain Charlebois Professor Dalhousie University The Dairy Farmers of Canada should be commended for asking members to stop using palmitic acids in feed while launching a national investigation into the matter. For likely the very first time in its history, arguably the most powerful lobby group in the country …
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15 March
Retail Prices Signal More Beef
The shift from food service to retail in Canada surpassed $20 billion in 2020. What does this change in consumer behaviour mean for beef markets now? In 2020, food service sales were down $20.3 billion from 2019. Special service, catering to large gatherings, bore $3 billion of the loss. Retail …
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15 March
MEATLESS FARM DIVERSIFIES WITH DEDICATED INGREDIENTS SUBSIDIARY – LOVINGLY MADE INGREDIENTS – AND FLAGSHIP PLANT PROTEIN FACILITY
The flagship plant protein facility is the first of its kind on this scale in Canada Dedicated plant protein ingredients subsidiary enables expansion into global external supply Latest investment for British-based firm leading innovation in plant-based meat alternatives Cutting edge manufacturing processes halves water and energy use Meatless Farm, one …
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15 March
Freson Bros. Open New Edmonton Location
Freson Bros. has opened their first location in a major metropolitan centre….and is showing others how to do it right! The company known for its innovative merchandising and emphasis on freshly made in house products such as its famous sourdough pizza, has been planning the move for several years. Unfortunately, …
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15 March
ARCTIC® APPLES ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF PROMOTIONS FOR 2021
Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA (March 8, 2021) – Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple, is pleased to announce a line of staff changes and promotions in 2021 at the VP and manager level. Jenn Armen – VP of Marketing & Sales is now VP of …