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Dear Participants, SIAL Canada, as an industry leader, has been following the evolution of the COVID-19 crisis very closely. In light of recent developments in the ordinances announced in Quebec, we have decided to postpone the event to August 5-7 at the Palais de Congrès in Montréal. The Expo has …
March, 2020
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11 March
Agrifoods Cooperative Signs Exclusive Canadian Licensing Agreement with The a2 Milk Company
Launching a proven global dairy innovation in Canada BURNABY, BC, March 11, 2020 /CNW/ – Agrifoods Cooperative (Agrifoods) has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) for a2 Milk® brand milks in Canada. a2 Milk® is a registered trademark of, and brand of A1 protein-free …
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11 March
KÖE Organic Kombucha Expands Product Line and Revamps Formula
LOS ANGELES— KÖE Kombucha, a leading shelf stable organic kombucha in a can, today announced it is adding two new flavors to its product line and introducing a new lower calorie and lower sugar formula. The recently added brews – Strawberry Lemonade and Lemon Lime – started hitting store shelves …
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6 March
Save-On-Foods celebrates grand opening of new Brighton store in Saskatoon
(March 6, 2020 – Saskatoon, SK.) Western Canadian grocery retailer, Save-On-Foods, officially opens the doors at its Brighton location tomorrow at 151 Gibson Bend. Continuing to expand their brand across Western Canada, Save-On-Foods Brighton marks the 3rd location to open in Saskatoon, Canada’s fastest growing city. Grand opening celebrations kicked off on …
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6 March
Food Taipei 2020 Press Conference: Taiwanese Food Exports Enjoys Exponential Growth, New Opportunities for Canada’s Food Industry
Wednesday, March 4th – RICHMOND, BC: The Taiwan External Trade Development Council and the Taiwan Trade Center in Vancouver held a press conference and seminar covering Food Taipei 2020 and Kaohsiung Food Show 2020. From left to right: Bobby Keomany of Thai United Food Trading, Director Frank Chen of the …
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6 March
Fans Asked – We Answered. Pascal “Spicy P” Siakam launches limited edition bottle of Spicy P(ERi-PERi) with Nando’s
Starting today, fans can get their hands on the authentic collaboration that’s giving fans what they asked for and doing it in the name of charity, Right To Play MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 13, 2020 /CNW/ – The year just got a little spicier for the North. Today, Pascal “Spicy P” Siakam and …
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6 March
Amazon shows market understanding with new cashierless grocery store, says GlobalData
Once again, Amazon has found a way to innovate itself: by going a bit more traditional. The company recently opened its first Amazon Go cashierless grocery store in Seattle—showing it can blend its innovative digital approach with the conventional grocery store model. According to a survey by leading data and analytics …
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5 March
FRESH DIRECT PRODUCE’S NINTH CONSECUTIVE BEST MANAGED COMPANIES AWARD WIN!
Fresh Direct Produce earns Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Status Vancouver, BC – March 5, 2020 – Fresh Direct Produce Ltd. (“Fresh Direct”) is honoured to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the ninth consecutive year. This prestigious national award is sponsored by CIBC, Deloitte Private, Canadian Business, Smith …
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4 March
Spain to host World Cheese Awards 2020, as part of International Cheese Festival in Oviedo
The Guild of Fine Food has announced that the World Cheese Awards will be held in the Spanish Principality of Asturias this year, taking place in Oviedo on Wednesday 4 November. Forming part of the Asturias Paraíso Natural International Cheese Festival 2020, run by the Instituto del Queso, the 33rd edition …
February, 2020
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20 February
Starbucks® and Nestlé launch new range of capsules for the Nespresso Original System
New Starbucks® coffee capsules allow coffee lovers to recreate the Starbucks® espresso experience in the comfort of their own home TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2020 /CNW/ – Starbucks and Nestlé are pleased to introduce a new range of coffee capsules for the Nespresso original system. These are the first ever Starbucks® coffee …