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100% Compostable Tableware Brand Supports Leading Canadian Retailer’s Efforts To Provide Better Sustainable Solutions For Consumers And Reduce Carbon Footprint Rohnert Park, CA (DATE): World Centric® has announced today that its collection of plant-based, 100% compostable tableware retail products are now available at over 300 Loblaw-owned grocery stores nationwide in …
October, 2019
September, 2019
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27 September
Saveurs 2019: A sustainable way to build consumer trust
New technologies lie at the heart of the food sector’s ongoing transformation Transparency: To enhance their brands, leading food-sector companies now recognize the importance of fostering trust. Emerging technologies: Consumers increasingly want to know exactly what they are eating or drinking, as well as where their food comes from and …
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26 September
Délimax-Montpak launches Fontaine Family, a new brand of superior-quality meat, and introduces the only GMO-free milk-fed veal in the market
Laval, September 24, 2019 – The Délimax-Montpak group is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new consumer brand: Fontaine Family. The product line will be widely available in most major supermarket banners across Canada by the end of the week. Fontaine Family offers a variety of local meat products, including grain-fed …
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24 September
CyberInt & Retail and Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center Collaborate to Enable Members’ Risk Cyber Risk Assessment
Tel Aviv & Washington, D.C. – 23 September 2019 – CyberInt, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for retail and ecommerce, is collaborating with the Retail and Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) to drive RH-ISAC members’ resiliency with a risk profiling scorecard tool tailored to retail and hospitality providers. …
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19 September
Farm to Frozen: Fourth generation farmers create a dairy-free, plant-based dessert with their farm-grown blueberries
The wholesome goodness of farm fresh frozen blueberries in Sorbatto’s allergen-free, healthy dessert make delicious desserts accessible to all rooted in a transformative business model. September 18, 2019 (Yakima, Washington) – The plant-based food industry in the US has topped over $3.3 billion in 2018 with retail sales up 20%, …
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19 September
Great Little Box Company Shines at Packaging Competitions
B.C.-based company wins big in fall packaging competitions for corrugated, folding carton and labels. VANCOUVER, B.C., September, 2019 — Great Little Box Company Ltd. (GLBC) announced today that it has won 1st place and the coveted Judge’s Choice award in two categories at the AICC’s 2019 Independent Packaging Design Competition. This biannual event …
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16 September
Coffee Association of Canada Celebrates National Coffee Day by the Numbers
TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2019 /CNW/ – With 14 days until National Coffee Day (September 29, 2019), the Coffee Association of Canada is celebrating Canada’s favourite beverage… by the numbers… Coffee by the Numbers 1* Coffee is the most popular beverage among adult Canadians over 16 – even more than tap water. …
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14 September
Gold Seal® Celebrates 100 Years of Excellence in Sustainable Seafood
Historic Canadian brand looks back at milestone moments in honour of centennial Richmond, BC (September 12, 2019) – This fall, Gold Seal®, a leading supplier of canned seafood under the leadership of Ocean Brands, will mark a milestone achievement as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. In the century since the Gold Seal brand …
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14 September
Online Grocery Ordering Increases Revenue by 15.8%, According to New Research Report from Incisiv
Digital grocery sales will reach $150B by 2025, accounting for 14% of overall sales; however, online grocery ordering today is largely unprofitable New York, NY – Sept. 13, 2019 — Digital grocery sales will double over the next two years, and the number of grocers offering click & collect and third-party …
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13 September
Representative Jim McGovern to Keynote Washington Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 12, 2019) – Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) will keynote Tuesday morning’s Opening General Session Breakfast, September 17, during this year’s annual United Fresh Washington Conference. First elected to Congress in 1996, Rep. McGovern now serves as Chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee. A steadfast leader in …