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The world’s largest cheese competition will be accepting registration for entry online Calling all cheesemakers! On 11 June, the 38th World Cheese Awards will start accepting registrations for entry. The most highly respected and well-recognised celebration of cheese on the planet is taking place in Córdoba, Andalusia from 12-15 November, as …
June, 2026
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2 June
TEDxWinnipeg 2026
By Melanie Houssin I had the opportunity to attend TEDxWinnipeg on May 28 at the University of Manitoba’s Desautels Concert Hall. The event brought together some of Manitoba’s most compelling ideas to the iconic red dot made famous through TED Talks around the world. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and …
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2 June
Jones Soda, Bethesda Softworks’ highly sought-after Vault-Tec Official Beverage Ration arriving at Club Stores across the United States, Canada
The new pack features three fan-favorite, game-inspired flavors—Nuka-Orange, Nuka-Victory, and Nuka-Cherry—bringing the iconic Nuka-Cola universe to life for fans of the critically acclaimed Fallout franchise. The launch builds on strong demand from earlier Fallout-inspired releases from Jones Soda and its ongoing collaboration with Bethesda Softworks. Designed to resemble the type of curated supplies …
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2 June
$40B growth opportunity in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector
Regina, Saskatchewan, June 2, 2026 – Achieving three per cent annual GDP growth in the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing sector over the next decade could add up to $40 billion to the national economy, create 217,000 new jobs, generate $1.3 billion in tax revenue and add $16 billion in wages …
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2 June
National Gathering Celebrates the People Shaping the Future of Food in Canada
GUELPH, ONTARIO – May 29, 2026 – Food Day Canada, in partnership with Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Good Food Innovation Awards (GFIA), recognizing leaders whose work is helping shape a more resilient, connected, sustainable and inspiring Canadian food …
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2 June
Debut of BC-born creations
BC brands presented new products at the eighth annual From the Ground Up trade show in Vancouver by Ronda Payne New food and beverage producers know how difficult it is to get time in front of retail buyers. Even existing brands, already on shelves, can struggle with gaining attention for …
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1 June
What to Expect at Halal Expo Canada 2026
Canada’s leading B2B halal trade show returns to Toronto on June 10–11, 2026, bringing together industry leaders, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, foodservice operators, investors, and halal consumers from across Canada and around the world. Halal Expo Canada (HEC) 2026 will once again serve as a key meeting place for businesses looking …
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1 June
Manitoba’s Bill 54 targets compliant retailers while missing how youth access vaping products
Imperial Tobacco Canada calls for enforcement-focused approach that protects youth while preserving access for adult smokers Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 28, 2026 — Imperial Tobacco Canada shares the Manitoba government’s objective of preventing youth from accessing vaping products. No young person should vape, and any retailer or online seller that provides …
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1 June
Sam’s No Frills® Celebrates Grand Opening in Lloydminster, Alberta
City welcomes its first hard discount grocery store May 28, 2026, Brampton, ON— No Frills®, one of Canada’s leading hard-discount grocery retailers, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the first No Frills® in Lloydminster, Alberta. Sam’s No Frills®, located at 4215 70 Ave, Lloydminster, AB, will officially open its doors …
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1 June
Buy-Low Foods expands new price position across B.C. Stores
We are pleased to share that, since mid-April, four Buy-Low Foods locations have introduced a refreshed price position designed to deliver even greater value to customers in their communities. This milestone was also marked by the launch of a refreshed flyer look and feel, designed to excite customers with sharper, …