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B.C.-based company wins in fall packaging competition for corrugated and labels. VANCOUVER, B.C., September, 2020 — Great Little Box Company Ltd./Ideon Packaging (GLBC) announced today that it has received two awards at the 34th Annual Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards, the industry’s only competition recognizing the highest level of printing quality and …
September, 2020
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29 September
Walmart Canada more than triples order of Tesla Semi Trucks
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 29 2020 /CNW/ – Walmart Canada is more than tripling its reservations of 18-wheeler Tesla Semi trucks as it drives towards its commitment to alternative power. Walmart Canada is now reserving a total of 130 Tesla Semi trucks, making it one of the largest reservations of electrified …
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29 September
September / October 2020
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 • VOLUME 106, NO.4 In this Issue 19 Moving Forward in a New World Deli and bakery departments continue to adapt to changes and draw customers with innovative products and reassuring safety protocols. 28 Keeping It Hot Trends and shifting consumer habits in hot beverages. 35 Culinary Creativity …
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28 September
Maple Leaf Foods marks Zero Emissions Day by taking action every day
1. Why was it important for Maple Leaf to become the world’s first major carbon neutral food company? Maple Leaf is committed to becoming the most sustainable protein company on earth. Becoming the world’s first major carbon neutral food company is an important milestone in our sustainability journey and achieving …
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28 September
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells ‘Shell-ebrates’ Canadian Television Debut With The Arrival Of Sheldon The Tortoise
“Almost Everyone Loves No Shells” is the biggest Wonderful Pistachios media campaign ever in Canada TORONTO, September 28, 2020 – Wonderful® Pistachios will launch its new “Almost Everyone Loves No Shells” marketing campaign in Canada on October 5 for the first time as part of a $3.3M CAD investment in Wonderful Pistachios …
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28 September
PepsiCo® Beverages Canada and Danone Waters of America Sign Distribution Agreement for evian® in Canada
PepsiCo Beverages Canada and Danone Waters of America are entering a long-term agreement where PepsiCo Beverages Canada will become the exclusive distributor of evian® in Canada. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 28, 2020 /CNW/ – PepsiCo Beverages Canada and Danone Waters of America (DWA), the U.S. and Canadian importer and distributor of evian® natural …
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28 September
GOOD TO GO Launches Savoury Nut & Seed Bites Across Canada
A first in its category, these healthy Bites will be the first nut and seed clusters on the market to satisfy consumers’ savoury snack cravings Toronto, ON (September 28, 2020) — GOOD TO GO, best known for their Keto-certified soft baked bars, are expanding their product line and launching their …
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25 September
NutriStart’s Immune Boosting Products – Supercharge Your Immunity!
NutriStart Vitamin Company, based in Victoria, BC, has been providing top-tier health supplements for over 20 years, and they have a great group of immune-boosting supplements that are excellent for staying healthy during the cold/flu season: Liposomal Vitamin C lasts up to 5 hours longer than a regular vitamin C; …
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21 September
Trust the food industry to keep delivering
Looks like we may be heading for a second COVID-19 wave. If that’s the case, we should keep calm and grocery shop in this new normal By Sylvain Charlebois Professor Dalhousie University Many months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we know more about this relentless virus and how it behaves and …
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17 September
FOOD, HEALTH & CONSUMER PRODUCTS OF CANADA: LEADING ASSOCIATIONS JOIN FORCES TO STRENGTHEN VOICE
Mississauga, Ontario (Thursday, September 17) – Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) and Consumer Health Products Canada (CHPC) have joined forces to create Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP). The new association brings together 119 manufacturing members, making FHCP the sector’s largest national association. Michael Graydon, Chief Executive Officer …