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For Immediate Release May 30, 2016 New Product Announcement: 2017 Hino 258 High Horsepower Mississauga, Ontario – Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. released its new high horsepower Hino 258 model in April, just in time to showcase at Truck World 2016. The Hino 258 low profile truck is powered by Hino’s …
June, 2016
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1 June
United Grocers Inc. Board Nominations
PRESS RELEASE May 31st, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELESE United Grocers Inc. Board Nomination Toronto, Ontario It is great please that we confirm the election of the following UGI Board Members as part of the Exectuive Committee for the next 3 years. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the …
May, 2016
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30 May
Greenpeace applauds Ocean Brands’ initiative to clean up its tuna supply
20 May 2016 (Vancouver, BC) – As members of the global tuna industry prepare to convene in Bangkok for the InfoFish World Tuna Trade Conference, a major Canadian seafood company, Ocean Brands, has announced plans to reform its tuna sourcing policies and practices, starting end of 2016. Greenpeace Canada’s Senior …
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30 May
OneCoffee Launches “More OK” Hall of Fame
Inspired by OneCoffee’s More OK pods, Celebrates Life-Altering More OK Moments BURNABY, BC, May 26, 2016 /CNW/ – Canterbury Coffee, the makers of OneCoffee, officially launched their “More OK Hall of Fame” at a lavish event held near the IT guy’s desk. Inspired by OneCoffee’s organic, fair trade and 99% biodegradable* …
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25 May
Amerlux appoints Ted des Enfants to VP Commercial Lighting Sales
Amerlux appoints Ted des Enfants to VP Commercial Lighting Sales OAKLAND, N.J— Amerlux has announced the appointment of Ted des Enfants to Vice President of Commercial Lighting Sales. In his new position, he oversees the commercial sales team including the firm’s network of sales agencies across North America while …
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24 May
Ocean Brands announces major steps in responsible seafood sourcing
PRESS RELEASE Ocean Brands announces major steps in responsible seafood sourcing 18 May 2016 (Vancouver) – Today, Ocean Brands, a leading seafood company in Canada, is announcing a major step forward in its commitment to environmental stewardship and a strengthening of its commitment that all products are manufactured with high …
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24 May
West Coast Reduction Wins B.C. Sustainability Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: West Coast Reduction Wins B.C. Sustainability Award Vancouver, B.C. – May 20, 2016 – West Coast Reduction has won the BC Food Processors Association’s annual Sustainability Award for its leadership role in Western Canada’s agri-food supply chain. The honour was presented at the BCFPA FoodProWest Awards Gala …
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20 May
Keep Canadians safe and avoid a food recall
Consumers with food allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances depend on accurate food labels to make safe choices. Effective food labelling is a key step in preventing food recalls due to undeclared allergens, gluten, or added sulphites. In Canada, the responsibility lies with food producers and importers to ensure that products comply …
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18 May
LITEHOUSE, INC. MAKES HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE EASY AND DELICOUS
Introducing Litehouse Guacamole Herb Blend SANDPOINT, IDAHO (May 18, 2016) – Consumers love the fresh taste and rich flavors of homemade guacamole, but not the prep time involved. Now, thanks to a category-leading innovation, Litehouse® Guacamole Herb Blend combines dried and freeze-dried herbs and spices to create a simple …
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16 May
FCL and TGP help relief workers make a special delivery
FCL and TGP help relief workers make a special delivery After wildfire forced tens of thousands of Fort McMurray residents from their homes last week, officials across Alberta went to work collecting supplies for evacuees. Earlier this week, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and The Grocery People (TGP) answered a call …