News Releases

July, 2020

• 16 July

  BC is going Blue with BC Blueberries

  

  Today is officially Blueberry Day in British Columbia and a perfect kick-off to the Go Blue BC Virtual Event. This online hub at GoBlueBC.ca will house how-to videos, chef and grower interviews, recipes, family-friendly activities, and an exciting grand prize contest. Naturally, the website will also feature links to all our BC Blueberry producers, …
• 16 July

  What was gained from grilling grocery CEOs?

  

  By Sylvain Charlebois on July 14, 2020 Witnesses testifying before parliamentary committees are often used as political puppets to support underlying agendas Top Canadian grocers testified before a parliamentary standing committee last week to explain why all COVID-19 incentive programs in their operations were cancelled within hours. Most grocery store and distribution centre …
• 15 July

  Launch of Le Grec Dips: Aliments Morehouse Continues to Grow During Pandemic by Offering New Local Products to Quebecers

  

  With the support of the Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ, Montréal-based Morehouse is now majority owned by a Quebecer  MONTRÉAL, July 13, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Aliments Morehouse Canada was established in 2000 when American investors acquired the bankrupt Québec company Deli K, a manufacturer of private label mustard. In 2005, the …
• 8 July

  Regina resident wins $100,000 thanks to Co-op, a forgetful husband and sauerkraut

  

  REGINA, May 25, 2020 /CNW/ – In something of a Prairie fairytale, Helene Woitas went to the Co-op Food Store to get a jar of sauerkraut and ended up coming home with $100,000. Woitas’ husband, David, had initially gone for groceries but returned without the sauerkraut on the list. She went back to the store …
• 8 July

  Food Loss & Waste: Answering the Packaging Question

  

  VANCOUVER, June 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Paper or plastic? Glass or tin? Or no packaging at all? A new research report from the National Zero Waste Council reveals the relationships between food waste, packaging and GHG emissions. It provides insight into how and when packaging can be applied to prevent food spoilage and …
• 7 July

  ENERGY DOOR COMPANY INTRODUCES AMSAFE HANDS-FREE DOOR ARM

  

  QUEBEC (June 18, 2020) – Energy Door Company, a leading supplier of glass display doors and frames for the commercial refrigeration industry, introduces AMSafe an antimicrobial hands-free, door arm that sanitizes itself. The unique design of the AMSafe Antimicrobial Arm uses a micronized antibacterial compound embedded into the arm killing 99% …
• 7 July

  Winner Announcements at 27th Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Virtual Gala

  
• 3 July

  Thrill Your Grill This Summer With Sea Bass!

  

  Introducing new Ocean Jewel™ Mediterranean Sea Bass. A very lean and delicately flavoured fish that is ready for the grill. Made without additives or preservatives. ASC certified. Oceanjewelseafood.com
• 3 July

  Nestlé Canada Inc. Agrees to Sell Nestlé Pure Life Bottled Water Business to Ice River Springs

  

  TORONTO, July 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, Nestlé Canada Inc. is announcing an agreement to sell its Nestlé Pure Life bottled water business to Ice River Springs. The sale is contingent on completion of the regulatory review process and the deal is expected to close in Q3 2020. “In late 2019, …
• 3 July

  GOODTO GO Raises Funds for the YMCA by Promoting Safe Summer Activities With New “Let’s Go!” Campaign

  

  TORONTO, ON (June 25, 2020) — To inspire people of all ages and fitness levels to get moving while still staying socially distant and responsible, GOODTO GO® is launching a new #LetsGoGTG campaign this July that will raise funds for YMCA youth programs across North America.  Each day throughout July, …