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Laval, Québec, Canada, August 22, 2016 – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX: ATD.A ATD.B), (“Couche-Tard”), today announces a definitive merger agreement with CST Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CST) (“CST”) under which Couche-Tard would acquire CST in an all-cash transaction for US $48.53 per share, with a total enterprise value of approximately US …
September, 2016
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6 September
MANN’S VENTURES OUT TO MILLENNIALS & GEN Z WITH NEW VEGGIE-GO VIDEO
September 1, 2016 – Just in time for the back-to-school rush, Mann Packing released its latest video in the Inside the Valley series as an ode to the company’s millennial interns. “The Veggie-Go concept was the brainchild of our millennial interns who were tasked with creating social media content this …
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6 September
Van Houtte brand gets a makeover
Van Houtte brand gets a makeover The entire line of Van Houtte® products now sports a new look while maintaining the trademark quality and variety its customers expect. Montreal, QC (August 26, 2016) – Van Houtte®, the premium Canadian coffee brand founded by Albert-Louis Van Houtte in 1919, has revamped …
August, 2016
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30 August
Enzyme based formulation change that meets the demands of today’s informed consumer.
June 1, 2016 OK Frozen Dough strives to be a leader in product development. We are proud to offer our customers an enzyme based formulation change that meets the demands of today’s informed consumer. Frozen dough requires quality ingredients and conditioners to maintain freezer stability and product performance throughout its …
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27 August
VERSACOLD NAMED ONE OF FOOD LOGISTICS’ 2016 TOP 3PL & COLD STORAGE PROVIDERS
Toronto, ON, August 12, 2016 –– VersaCold Logistics Services, Canada’s largest supply chain solutions company focused exclusively on the handling of temperature sensitive products, is proud to announce that is has been named one of Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Providers for 2016. Inbound Logistics‘ Top 100 3PL …
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27 August
VERSACOLD RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF INBOUND LOGISTICS TOP 100 THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS PROVIDERS FOR 2016
Toronto, ON, August 12, 2016 –– VersaCold Logistics Services, Canada’s largest supply chain solutions company focused exclusively on the handling of temperature sensitive products, is proud to announce that is has been named one of Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Providers for 2016. Inbound Logistics‘ Top 100 3PL …
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26 August
Survey Shows Parental Fears and Busy Schedules Reduces Outdoor Nature Play for Kids
EnviroKidz by Natures Path launches “ecokeepers” – a free nature discovery program for schools to help get kids outside and benefit from lifelong health and social benefits of discovering the wonders of nature Richmond, BC Canada (August 25, 2016) – Parental fears and busy schedules are found to be leading …
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26 August
It’s all about “Feeling Good!”
Willow Creek is proud to introduce our NEW Organic GLUTEN FREE line of Oatmeal products. Canadian consumers have asked for more GLUTEN FREE products at a great price, and Willow Creek has responded with a line of the freshest tasting Gluten Free Oatmeals at some of the best pricing in …
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26 August
Introducing a first-of-its-kind meat snack from McSweeney’s – Pep’ N Cheddies
CALGARY, Aug. 22, 2016 /CNW/ – McSweeney’s Premium Jerky & Meat Snacks has introduced Pep’ N Cheddies, the first of its kind “go-portion” pepperoni and cheddar cheese sticks pack. Packaged in six – 25 gram individually portioned easy-peel packs, these portioned snacks are perfect for lunch bags and back packs, …
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25 August
Jean-Philippe (JP) Lacroix new VP of Sales East for Star Marketing
Star Marketing hires Jean-Philippe (JP) Lacroix as new VP of Sales East See announcement here: https://westerngrocer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Star_Announcement_JP_Lacroix.pdf