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Research finds that 43 per cent of Canadians would be more likely to adopt plant-based alternatives if environmental impact was better understood TORONTO, January 13, 2019 – Canadians claim to understand the environmental impact of eating red meat, but new research shows they are not all walking the talk. Today, The …
January, 2020
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10 January
Food Taipei Trade Show 2020 – Pre-Show Press Conference Vancouver
Representatives from Canadian food importers and agricultural industries will be able to get an early insight into what to expect at Food Taipei 2020 (June 17-20, 2020). As well as an introduction to what they can expect from the exhibition, they will be briefed on the highlights from last year’s …
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8 January
Well•Pict is heading South for the Winter to GOPEX 2020!
Showcasing Now Available Organics from Florida Watsonville, CA (January 6, 2020) – Well•Pict Berries now ships premium, proprietary organic strawberries from Florida, extending to a 12-month supply for their organic strawberry program. Well•Pict’s berries are bred by traditional cross-pollination for superior flavor, size, color, and shine. Well•Pict Berries is excited to …
December, 2019
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19 December
Plant-Based Foods of Canada Partners with the Plant Based Foods Association to Offer Certification for Plant-Based Claims in CanadaPlant-Based Claims in Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 18, 2019 /CNW/ – Plant-Based Foods of Canada (PBFC) is pleased to announce that the Certified Plant-Based program is now available to companies in Canada. As the exclusive licensing agent for plant-based products, we look forward to working with the innovative companies who are bringing more plant-based …
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18 December
Mountain Waffles now available across Canada
Mountain Waffle Co. makes the highest quality Liege Belgian waffles in the greatest variety of sizes, flavors and packaging types in the industry. Our waffles are made with all-natural ingredients, non-GMO flour, rBST free milk and butter, whole Belgian pearl sugar, pure Canadian maple syrup and Belgian dark chocolate. Produced …
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18 December
EXCITING NEWS FROM MOUNTAIN WAFFLE CO.!
After exhibiting at 24 trade shows in the past year, we’re delighted to have made so many new friends who tasted our best in class Belgian waffles recently, including you! We started simply, 8 years ago, with a little waffle shop in Steamboat Springs, quickly grew to ski resorts in …
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16 December
Foothills Creamery Acquires Screamin Brothers
December 13, 2019 Alex Kubinski akubinski@foothillscreamery.com RE: Foothills Creamery Acquires Screamin Brothers Foothills Creamery is now the proud producer of coconut milk frozen treat and local success story, Screamin Brothers. Screamin Brothers is a premium frozen treat that is made from organic coconut milk. Using only wholesome ingredients, Screamin Brothers …
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13 December
IDDBA Identifies Trends Influencing the Industry
NEWS FROM IDDBA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2019 IDDBA Identifies Trends Influencing the Industry MADISON, WI –The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) annual trends and resource publication, What’s in Store 2020, illustrates trends and data to offer readers fresh insights and the opportunity to learn about buying habits and …
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6 December
Canadian Produce Marketing Association and VCM International Release Plastic Packaging Technical Report and Roadmap
Canadian Produce Marketing Association and VCM International Release Plastic Packaging Technical Report and Roadmap December 5, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is pleased to announce the release of a technical report entitled “A landscape review of plastics in the Canadian fresh produce sector” developed by Value Chain Management …
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3 December
19th Annual CFDE Santa Cause Event
On Monday, December 2nd the Calgary Food and Drug Executives held its 19th Annual Santa Cause event to honour three outstanding individuals in the industry recognizing their impressive accomplishments over their careers in Grocery / CPG. The event was attended by over 150 people from the retailer and supplier community, …