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TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2018 /CNW/ –Nourish Food Marketing, Canada’s only full-service marketing agency working exclusively with food, beverage, and agricultural clients, has just completed its fifth annual halal shopper study. The study, which surveyed over 1,000 principal grocery shoppers, has significant implications for food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants. The Halal …
September, 2018
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17 September
Koios to Release World’s First Cannabis Nootropic Beverage
/THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ VANCOUVER, Sept. 4, 2018 /CNW/ – Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV)(OTC: SNOVF) (the “Company” or “Koios”) is pleased to announce it will be launching two additional products in October to augment its existing …
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17 September
Puratos Canada invests $1.6 million for newly launched Topfil premium natural fruit fillings
Puratos Canada invests $1.6 million for newly launched Topfil premium natural fruit fillings. Puratos Canada leads in the Canadian patisserie market as it launches a new line of premium, natural fruit fillings Developed directly from original research on consumer insights by Puratos patisserie experts Topfil offers a range of benefits …
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17 September
Launch of Plant-Based Foods of Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 13, 2018 /CNW/ – Several key members of Canada’s emerging plant based food industry today announced the formation of Plant-Based Foods of Canada (PBFA). This new industry organization is aimed at helping support the regulatory and market interests of plant food companies in Canada that make and …
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17 September
First Sugar Free – 100% Unsweetened Chocolate Chips from a Canadian Co-operative
Ottawa, September 13, 2018 – Ottawa-based Camino®, renowned for certified fair trade and organic chocolates, is expanding its line of market-leading fair trade organic baking items to include Sugar-Free, 100% Unsweetened Chocolate Chips. The unique 100% cacao chocolate chips contain no sweetener – just pure, clean organic cocoa mass and …
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4 September
TEMPEST IN A COFFEE CUP: AS THE COFFEE MARKET CRASHES, HOW CAN WE PIVOT TO A FAIR AND SUSTAINABLE MODEL?
Ottawa, ON – Last week, the Arabica coffee price plummeted below $1 USD/lbs for the first time in 16 years, closing at $0.975 USD/lb on August 20, 2018. The New York C Market price has been consistently declining for the past year and half, foreshadowing a crisis for coffee producers. On Monday, representatives …
August, 2018
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30 August
New Era Nutrition announces the addition of two new senior members to its staff
KELOWNA, BC, Aug. 24, 2018 /CNW/ – New Era Nutrition, Inc., a consumer packaged goods company specializing in low glycemic index foods, announced today the addition of two new senior members to its staff. Dean Williams joins the company as President and Carlos Alentejano joins as Chief Operating Officer. The …
July, 2018
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29 July
July / August 2018
JULY/AUGUST 2018 • VOLUME 104, NO.4 In this Issue 27 Conscientious Snacks & Lunches Back-to-school has grown into one of the most health and allergy focused events on store shelves. 32 Judging the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards — Winners Announced 35 Move Over Sweet Tooth Salty snacks continue …
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27 July
Newly Named California Food Expo Connects Food and Beverage Companies with Top Buyers and Public
Commerce Flourishes on the 2018 Show Floor after Announcement, Setting the Stage for Continued Growth to Expand California’s $71.24 Billion Food Industry Fresno, California – July 26, 2018…The California Food Expo has officially emerged. Formerly known as the Fresno Food Expo, the name change and brand unveil kicked off a …
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26 July
Michèle McMillan Joins Thomas Fresh as Director of National Accounts
Thomas Fresh is welcoming retail industry veteran, Michèle McMillan, in the newly created role of Director of National Accounts as the company continues to expand and evolve. “I am honoured and excited to be joining the Thomas Fresh Team as we strive to grow the business across Canada. I look …