News Releases

January, 2020

• 31 January

  January / February 2020

  

  JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 • VOLUME 106, NO.1 In this Issue 9 Health & Wellness a Key Focus of SIAL An interview with Jane Dummer, president and founder of Jane Dummer RD Food Consulting. 16 Another Great Santa Cause! 19 A World of Options Authentic international skus address consumers’ worldly tastes. 23 …
• 29 January

  DFC breaking down misconceptions by highlighting dedication and innovation of Canadian dairy farmers

  

  OTTAWA, Jan. 29, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) launched the latest evolution of its powerful Dairy Farming Forward campaign, which breaks down myths and misconceptions around dairy farming by highlighting the industry’s commitments to innovation, sustainability and animal care in producing high-quality Canadian milk. Created with agency of record …
• 24 January

  TASTE BUDS REJOICE: GOODTO GO SOFT BAKED SNACK BARS DEBUT NEW FLAVOURS IN CANADA

  

  Fan-Favourite Keto Snacks Innovate with Delectable New Flavours January 2020 –  Eating Keto has never been tastier. Riverside Natural Foods, a creator and manufacturer of healthy snacks, has expanded its popular line of keto-friendly soft baked snack bars, GOODTO GO, to include four new flavours – Strawberry Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Mint, Blueberry Cashew and Double …
• 24 January

  Plastic Oceans Canada Announces 2020 Run Against Plastic

  

  VANCOUVER, Jan. 22, 2020 /CNW/ –  Plastic Oceans Canada is pleased to announce the Run Against Plastic, a cross-country initiative encouraging the public to help eliminate plastic pollution in Canada’s lakes, rivers, and oceans. The yearlong event represents the largest consolidated cleanup in Canadian history.  The Run Against Plastic is built around a national tour following Andy Sward, …
• 24 January

  Cheez-It* Makes a Crunch in Canadian Market

  

  Kellogg Canada introduces beloved Cheez-It* Baked Snack Crackers to the True North MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan 22, 2020 /CNW/ – Cheese obsessed Canadians now have another reason to be grate-ful! As of early January 2020, Kellogg Canada is bringing Cheez-It* Baked Snack Crackers – made with real cheese baked into every little square – …
• 21 January

  Annual Halal Consumer Insights Study from Nourish Food Marketing Shows Shift in Grocery Store Preference

  

  TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2020 /CNW/ – Nourish Food Marketing, Canada’s only full-service marketing agency working exclusively with food, beverage, and agricultural clients, is now on year six of the annual halal shopper study. The study surveyed over 1,000 principal grocery shoppers across Canada to gain insights within the halal consumer market This …
• 20 January

  How Impossible, Beyond & Nestlé’s plant-based burgers disrupt the meat industry

  

  By 2040, the global conventional meat supply will drop by more than 33%, with new vegan meat alternatives and cultured meat replacing classic meat products. Social media is playing a role in the category disruption being created by plant-based brands such as Impossible Foods and Beyond Meats. Category disruptions are frequent: e-cigarettes …
• 20 January

  Toonies for Tummies Starts January 29th!

  

  One toonie. That’s all it takes to fill a tummy with a healthy meal. It’s for that reason our annual Toonies for Tummies fundraising campaign has been so successful in making a difference in the lives of children across Canada. Toonies for Tummies provides healthy breakfasts and/or mid-morning meals to …
• 17 January

  Investor interest suggests cell-based meat is approaching scalability, says GlobalData

  

  Increased investor interest in cell-based meat companies suggests this lab-produced phenomenon may soon become a commercial reality, says GlobalData. Backing for Mosa Meat of the Netherlands and US-based New Age Meats in the last few days should help these companies become viable businesses. Andy Coyne, Food Correspondent at GlobalData, says: …
• 13 January

  New Meatless Farm Co. research reveals that majority of Canadians understand the harmful impact of red meat, but indicate barriers to reducing consumption

  

  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 …