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BROOKLYN, NY (JULY 22, 2020) – Pipcorn, the minority-owned, better-for-you heirloom snacking brand, expands its North American presence by entering retailer locations in Canada. Pipcorn’s beloved snacking staples, Heirloom Popcorn and Heirloom Cheese Balls will be available at Loblaws Natural Value stores this month and continue to roll out to additional retailers throughout …
August, 2020
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10 August
Organika launches on-the-go collagen water, Effervess
Organika, known as the producers of Canada’s #1 selling collagen powder, has now made taking collagen even easier offering an easy to use, on-the-go tablet to add to your water. Introducing the newly launched, Effervess, these tablets help to make the most out of your water by boosting it with premium …
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6 August
QUESAVA IS EXCITED TO BECOME A TRULY NATIONAL BRAND AVAILABLE THROUGH UNFI CANADA STARTING AUGUST 1, 2020.
Quesava will be exclusive to UNFI in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. In the West we will continue to distribute directly to our loyal, long standing customers, as well as through both Horizon and now UNFI. We thank Jon Luca in Ontario and Summit in B.C. for their great support …
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6 August
New IDDBA COVID-19 Impact Report Available
Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has published their weekly industry COVID-19 Impact report. This week’s report found that more than four months after the big spikes in grocery sales at the start of the pandemic, CPG sales continue to track well ahead of the 2019 …
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4 August
Save-On-Foods raises $1.9 million for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation in one year
Western Canadian grocery company announces year-long fundraising total (Langley, B.C. – July 17, 2020) Save-On-Foods raised a total of $1.9 million for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation since June of 2019. Save-On-Foods store teams and their generous customers and supplier partners and are passionate about giving back to their communities and hold …
July, 2020
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31 July
SIAL CANADA GOES 100% VIRTUAL
Dear partners, Following the latest development in the global pandemic, especially in North America, and the uncertainties about the evolution of regulations regarding the organisation of events, SIAL Canada has decided to organise a 100% virtual trade show in 2020. Having already begun the shift towards a virtual exhibition to …
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31 July
Winners for 27th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Announced
2019 new product trends reflect Canadians’ increased interest in plant-based food products and food innovations that bring restaurant quality home. TORONTO, July 30, 2020: Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is excited to reveal the winners of the 27th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards. Twenty-seven companies took home the …
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29 July
ArmAssist™: The Hands-Free Door Opener
NORTH PRAIRIE, WI—July 29, 2020—Zero Zone, a leading manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and refrigeration systems, announces the introduction of the Zero Zone ArmAssist™ Hands-Free Door Opener, a device that enables grocery shoppers to open refrigerated and frozen food display case doors using their arm instead of their hand. Door handles …
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29 July
Sproud the go-to vegan milk alternative with consumers and baristas across Europe launches in Canada
Developed in Sweden, Sproud is already the go-to vegan milk alternative with consumers and baristas across Europe. Sproud is on a mission to bring together consumers who are looking for a healthy dairy alternative and care about the planet, by creating a product that focuses on both taste and sustainability. The pea-protein milk …
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28 July
July / August 2020
JULY/AUGUST 2020 • VOLUME 106, NO.3 In this Issue 19 Back to the Routine This back to school season will look a little different. 21 The Great Canadian Baking Boom Kept home by the pandemic, Canadians discover the joy of baking. 25 Coming Together to Nourish the Province Relationships, direct …