News Releases

January, 2019

• 31 January

  January / February 2019

  

  JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 • VOLUME 105, NO.1 In this Issue 8 Get the Latest on Organics at SIAL! 17 Eastern Lessons Simple strategies can enliven any grocer’s Asian food aisle. 21 The Most Important Meal of the Day Canadians are increasingly aware of the need for a nutritious breakfast and are …
• 31 January

  49th Parallel Coffee Roasters® and Claridge Announce Strategic Partnership

  

  Vancouver, January 30, 2019 – 49th Parallel Roasters Inc. (“49th”), a leading specialty grade coffee company, announces its strategic partnership with Claridge Inc., the family office of Stephen Bronfman. Thanks to the Claridge investment, 49th will be broadening its product portfolio, expanding its footprint, and extending its reach to new …
• 30 January

  Valentine’s Day Central: More Reasons to Love a Sweet Holiday

  

  WASHINGTON (January 28, 2019) – What’s sweeter than sharing treats with others – especially at Valentine’s Day? According to a National Confectioners Association survey, 80 percent of Americans say they plan to share chocolate and candy with friends, family and loved ones during this holiday season. And with 92 percent of …
• 30 January

  Loacker Distributor Conference – And The Winner Is….

  What a pleasant surprise it was for Aurora Importing to have been nominated as one of the finalists at last nights Loacker global distributors conference in Koln Germany and what a big thrill it was when we heard our name called out as the inaugural winner of the Marketing Award …
• 30 January

  Zenabis to develop cannabis-infused kombucha in Canada after acquiring True Buch Kombucha

  

  Zenabis has completed the acquisition of 51% of Hillsboro Corp Inc., a Canadian cultured tea beverage company known for its True Buch Kombucha, adding a new product line   Vancouver, British Columbia – January 29, 2019 – Zenabis Global Inc. (“Zenabis”) (TSXV: ZENA) is pleased to announce that Zenabis has completed …
• 29 January

  Seapoint Farms Introduces First-Ever Edamame-Based Low-Carb Rice Alternative: RICED

  

  Riced, Not Rice! Seapoint Farms Introduces Riced — First-To-Market Line of Low-Carb & 100% Grain-Free Edamame-Based Rice AlternativesPacked With Deliciously Authentic Flavor & Essential Plant-Based Protein Gluten-Free New Line Available in Two Varieties: Riced Edamame & Riced Medley (Edamame, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato) HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA., JANUARY 23, 2019 –Fresh …
• 28 January

  Trends In-Depth – Reviewing the Shift From the Rise of Plant-based Products to the Rise of the Conscious Carnivore and Ethical Protein

  

  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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …