(Langley, B.C. – June 14, 2022) Save-On-Foods and Western Family are teaming up to Share It Forward for the fifth year in a row and are asking Western Canadians to join them in supporting those who are most vulnerable in our communities. The annual Share It Forward event runs for …
June, 2022
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14 June
HARVESTING THE FACTS: IS EATING LOCAL MORE EXPENSIVE? NOT NECESSARILY, ACCORDING TO A LARGE COMPARATIVE STUDY
The study results show that local options can be competitively priced, at a time when food prices have become a source of worry for most Québec consumers. Longueuil, Québec, June 14, 2022 – According to a new Dalhousie University study commissioned by Aliments du Québec, local products are as competitive …
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14 June
Provincial Refrigeration serving the grocery industry for 21 years
Family operated since 2001, Provincial Refrigeration has been providing expert service, installation and sales of commercial refrigeration and HVAC solutions to a wide variety of industries in the Edmonton area. Personal, trustworthy service, highly competitive rates, and commitment to safety have created a loyal customer base with thriving long term …
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14 June
Tetra Pak US and Canada Appoints Eric Harris as Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs
DENTON, Texas (June 13, 2022) – Tetra Pak today announced that Eric Harris has been named Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. Harris is a seasoned policy and sustainability leader with deep expertise in recycling, having held previous positions at the Recycling Partnership …
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14 June
The Circular Plastic Taskforce partners with Digimarc Corporation to launch pilot to optimize sortation of flexible packaging in Canada, a North American first
MONTREAL (QUEBEC), June 9, 2022 — The Circular Plastic Taskforce (CPT) is proud to announce a partnership with Digimarc Corporation (Nasdaq: DMRC), creator of Digimarc watermarks that are driving the next generation of digital identification and detection-based solutions, to test Digimarc® Recycle for optimizing the sortation of flexible plastic packaging in Canada, a first …
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14 June
McCain announces new Farm of the Future Africa at ‘critical moment’ for the global food system
· McCain’s second Farms of the Future site will focus on innovation in agriculture to help the business more effectively tackle the impacts of climate change · The project will include testing cutting-edge technology to improve soil health, biodiversity, and reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions across the country …
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14 June
Health Canada’s new food labelling makes no sense
By Sylvain Charlebois Saturated fat in beef, and pork: bad. Saturated fat in dairy products: nothing to see here It looks like we will see different symbols on food packaging soon, telling us whether a food product at the grocery store has too much fat, sugar or sodium. Health Canada is …
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9 June
Empire Becomes Co-Owner of Scene+; Unveils Refreshed Loyalty Strategy
Stellarton, N.S. (June 7, 2022) – Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today unveiled a new loyalty strategy to thrill, reward and connect with customers through Scene+, one of Canada’s leading loyalty rewards programs. Along with Scotiabank and Cineplex, Empire is now a co-owner of Scene+. Together, …
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7 June
Special Olympics Canada and Sobeys Inc. come together to support life-changing sports programming for Special Olympics athletes across Canada
As sport programming carefully re-opens, the pandemic has posed significant challenges for Special Olympics Canada and there is much to be done to get its 41,200+ athletes, coaches and volunteers back to action. From June 2 – 16, Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons, Needs, and Safeway Gas Bar …
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6 June
May / June 2022
MAY/JUNE 2022 • VOLUME 108, NO.3 In this Issue 18 SIAL Canada Post Show 23 Comfort in the Classics From pasta to pizza, consumers will always love Italian Foods. 25 HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE Fermented Foods are Good for Gut Health 29 Wellness Trends from CHFA Now 31 Grand Prix …