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Edmonton, Alberta Mitsoh, an Indigenous-owned food company and one of Canada’s fastest-growing meat snack brands, announced today a multi-million-dollar investment from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. The growth financing will expand Mitsoh’s manufacturing capacity at its Edmonton production facility, enhance national distribution, and fuel new product innovation across its line of …
December, 2025
November, 2025
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28 November
JOINT PROVINCIAL EFFORTS SET NEW STANDARD IN FIGHT AGAINST CONTRABAND TOBACCO: IMPERIAL TOBACCO CANADA COMMENDS ONTARIO AND ALBERTA’S LEADERSHIP
Montreal, November 27, 2025 – Imperial Tobacco Canada (Imperial) congratulates the governments of Ontario and Alberta for their decisive action against contraband tobacco, reinforcing their commitment to public safety and the protection of government revenues. Contraband tobacco continues to undermine public safety and drain government revenues nationwide. In Ontario, illicit …
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28 November
SAVE-ON-FOODS EMPLOYEES SECURE STRONG WAGE GAINS, KEY IMPROVEMENTS WITH NEW CONTRACT
Winnipeg—Approximately 400 unionized Save-On-Foods employees across Manitoba recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying a three-year collective agreement providing them with significant wage increases, improved benefits, and stronger provisions supporting work-life balance. The employees are represented by Education, Service, and Healthcare Union, CLAC Local 306. The union has represented …
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27 November
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.6 In this Issue 11 Grocery Innovations Canada GIC innovates again! 29 Playing with Fire Continuous innovation buoys hot sauce market. 32 New Views on Pasta and Sauce Sensitivity to food prices, cultural diversity, and sustainability among the shifts in consumer behaviour. 41 A Balancing …
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25 November
BC Food & Beverage Announces Winners of the 18th Annual Rise Awards
BC Food & Beverage Announces Winners of the 18th Annual Rise Awards Vancouver, BC (November 21, 2025) – BC Food & Beverage proudly hosted its 18th annual Rise Awards Night on November 20th at the Rocky Mountaineer in Vancouver. The nearly 400 business leaders in attendance celebrated the achievements of …
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25 November
Walmart Canada Helps Kids Start the School Day Right, Raising $3.8 Million for Breakfast Club of Canada
Boucherville – November 21, 2025 – Walmart Canada customers and associates raised $3.8 million to help kids start their mornings with a nutritious breakfast. From August 29 to October 31, in Walmart Canada’s stores and sites across the country and through Walmart.ca, Canadians came together to raise an incredible $3.8 million for Breakfast Club of Canada, including a $1 million …
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25 November
How Are Canadians Entertaining This Holiday Season?
The holidays are right around the corner, and Canadians are ready to celebrate! Field Agent Canada asked over 1,900 Canadians how they plan to host, spend, and celebrate this season, and the results paint a festive picture of food, fun, and gatherings. Canadians Are Opening Their Doors More than three quarters …
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25 November
Flavorman Announces Predictions for 2026 Beverage Industry Trends
Beverage experts at Flavorman project rise in unique tea blends and functional ingredients for upcoming year LOUISVILLE, Ky. (November 24, 2025) – Flavorman, a leading custom beverage development company, has released its 2026 Beverage Trends Forecast, continuing the company’s eight-year streak of accurately predicting the flavors and innovations that will shape the …
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21 November
Community Natural Foods Opens New Store in South East Calgary
November 20, 2025, Calgary AB — Community Natural Foods, Calgary’s venerable organic and natural food store, just opened a brand-new location in the southeast community of Seton. Since 1977, Community Natural Foods has been providing Calgarians with health and wellness products, services, and support. Today’s opening marks the fourth Community …
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21 November
Caledon Farms Launches Gently Cooked Dog Food Line in Canada!
Fresh, simple, and made with care, Caledon Farms is redefining mealtime for more Canadian dogs. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Crump Group Inc. is introducing gently cooked dog food under its Caledon Farms brand, making wholesome fresh frozen meals in-house with real, recognizable ingredients. This …