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Staff Announcement at CFIG Tom Shurrie, President & CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) has announced that Todd Newstead will be joining the organization as Acting Senior Vice President of Commercial and Industry Relations, effective February 4, 2019. Prior to joining CFIG Todd led Distribution Canada Inc. …
January, 2019
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17 January
NEWS FROM IDDBA – What’s in Store 2019: Flavor
What’s in Store 2019: Flavor Flavors inspire, stimulate, and drive a desire to optimize the human experience. We know trends in flavors show us consumers’ taste interests, but flavors also capture the moods of the US consumer. The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has found this customer is searching for: …
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17 January
Second Harvest and Value Chain Management International release The Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste Report
New research shows 58% of food produced in Canada is wasted (Toronto – January 17, 2019) – Nearly 60 percent of food produced in Canada – amounting to 35.5 million metric tonnes – is lost and wasted annually. Of that, 32 percent – equaling 11.2 million metric tonnes of lost …
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16 January
NRF Study Says More Online Shoppers Want Free Shipping
WASHINGTON, January 15, 2019 – Consumers increasingly expect free delivery of items they buy online and are also embracing new options like picking up their online purchases at a local store, according to the latest issue of the quarterly Consumer View report released today by the National Retail Federation. “Consumers …
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16 January
WEEKEND UNLIMITED ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF VERVE BEVERAGE COMPANY (VBC)
VBC Brands, Verve and CHAMP Energy poised to capitalize upon national brand presence in the United States VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA (15 January 2019) – Weekend Unlimited Inc. (“Weekend” or the “Company”) (CSE: YOLO – FSE: 0OS1) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced (November 13, 2018) acquisition of …
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16 January
Loblaw Announces Expanded Responsibilities for Company President, Sarah Davis
BRAMPTON, ON, Jan. 15, 2019 /CNW/ – Today, Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L, “Loblaw”) announced that Sarah Davis will assume expanded responsibilities in her role as President. In addition to day-to-day oversight of Loblaw’s business performance, she adds full responsibility for the company’s 13-member Management Board, and expands her direct-reporting lines with …
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16 January
China Imported Food Industry Report 2018
China Imported Food Industry Report 2018 Guangzhou Informa Yi Fan Exhibitions Co.Ltd, organizer of IFE China International Food Exhibition China, together withe the Co-organizer, China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs and Native Produce, releasing the China Imported Food Industry Report 2018. Do Take A Look of the Below …
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15 January
Jones Soda Co. launches its new Ginger Beer in Canada
Just in time for Kiss a Ginger Day Toronto, ON – January 11, 2019 – Jones Soda Co., a leader in the craft soda industry and known for its unique branding and authentic connection to its consumers, is adding Ginger Beer to its cane sugar soda line-up. Jones Ginger Beer is …
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10 January
LITEHOUSE RETAIL PROMOTION BRINGS BIG FLAVOR TO THE BIG GAME
Sandpoint, IDAHO, Jan. 9, 2019 – With less than one month until the Big Game,Litehouse, Inc., a 100 percent employee-owned company and the No. 1 Refrigerated Salad Dressing (RSD) brand in the combined U.S. and Canada1, will kick off its annual retail promotion on Jan. 20. The “Big Game Big Flavor” …
December, 2018
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22 December
Clorox announces leadership changes
Ali Davies has been named Vice President of Sales for Clorox Canada. Ali recently joined Clorox following successful careers at Kraft Heinz and Mars Canada. Ali replaces Dave Iacobelli who was recently named General Manager of Canada in Sept 2018. ——- Brent Falvo has been named Customer Vice …