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The 2019 Nourish Trend Report, our third annual look at the forces shaping the food and beverage industries, came out just last month. The common threads among the trends we covered are shifts; shifts in behaviours, perceptions, and demographics. Each month, we’re going to take a closer look at one …
January, 2019
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26 January
QUADREAL AND LOBLAW PARTNER AT THE POST
Vancouver, BC – QuadReal Property Group is pleased to announce that Loblaw Companies Limited will be the new grocery partner at The Post, a dynamic office and retail heritage development taking shape at the site of the former Canada Post building in downtown Vancouver. As Canada’s food …
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25 January
LIGHTLIFE WOWS WITH A PLANT-BASED BURGER THAT WINS ON TASTE, NUTRITION, AND INGREDIENTS IN NEW PRODUCT LINE THAT SHINES IN THE MEAT AISLE
Plant-based pioneer is positioned for record growth with category-leading pea protein innovation, a full brand redesign, and the largest consumer campaign in its 40-year history. CHICAGO, IL (January 23, 2019) – Lightlife Foods (“Lightlife”), the #1 refrigerated alternative protein brand in U.S. retail, is introducing a new plant-based burger that …
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24 January
NATIONAL GROCERS ASSOCIATION GETS SET TO BRING THE 35th ANNUAL NGA SHOW TO SAN DIEGO FOR THE FIRST TIME NEXT MONTH
SAN DIEGO, CA, January 23, 2019 – The National Grocers Association is looking forward to hosting the 2019 NGA Show next month in San Diego for the first time. San Diego is one of the nation’s most vibrant urban cities and the convention center is at the heart of all the …
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24 January
All-New California Food Expo Presents Exclusive Opportunity to Connect With Golden State’s Innovative Food and Beverage Companies
Fresno, California – January 22, 2019…The all-new California Food Expo is proud to announce buyer and exhibitor registration is now open. The Expo will be hosted at the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center on September 9 -10, 2019, a shift from the Expo’s traditional summer dates. Special exhibitor pricing is available now. The …
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24 January
Here are the most trusted consumer brands according to 17,000 Canadians
The 6th annual BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards winners deliver a superior experience to consumers in an age of endless options TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2019 / – Leading market research firm BrandSpark International announced the winners of its annual BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards program today. The consumer-voted survey identified what brands Canadians trust the …
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23 January
Introducing Escape the Nonsense: A One-of-a-Kind Pop-Up Experience Challenging Canadians to #OWNIT*
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 22, 2019 /CNW/ – Kellogg’s* Special K* is taking a stand on women’s health and introducing Escape the Nonsense, Canada’s first interactive pop-up of its kind that invites Canadian women to ditch the nonsense on their health journey and own every bite of life. Developed in Canada for Canadians, Escape the Nonsense is …
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23 January
Plant-Based Foods of Canada Welcomes Canada Food Guide Focus on Plant-based Proteins
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 22, 2019 /CNW/ – Plant-Based Foods of Canada welcomed today’s Health Canada release of an updated Canada Food Guide, with emphasis on consuming plant-based proteins more often. “The changes we’re seeing in the updated Canada Food Guide reflect a broader societal trend towards greater consumption of plant-based foods …
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23 January
BREAKING NEWS – The new Canada’s Food Guide is here!
January 22, 2019 Breaking news! See our post about the NEW Canada’s Food Guide! Save the date for our upcoming webinar The New Canada’s Food Guide Tuesday, April 16th, 1-2 pm ET. We’ll share: • The science and rationale behind Canada’s Food Guide • A closer look at the recommendations and …
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23 January
“Spotlight” with many more world premieres – FRUIT LOGISTICA underscores its status as an innovation platform
Berlin, 22 January 2019 – Trade visitors can now use “Spotlight – Premieres and Innovations at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2019” to prepare for the leading fair for the global fresh produce trade. FRUIT LOGISTICA takes place from 6 to 8 February 2019 in Berlin. More than half of the 83 reports published …