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PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire Mar. 7, 2018, 11:57 AM LEAMINGTON, ON, March 7, 2018 /CNW/ – Highline Mushrooms (“Highline”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of the Prairie Mushrooms group of companies (“Prairie”), one of Western Canada’slargest integrated mushroom growers and marketers. This acquisition further strengthens Highline’s leading Western Canadian operations and enhances …
April, 2018
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16 April
BC BLUEBERRY COUNCIL REBRANDS ITS POPULAR PRODUCT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 11, 2018 Abbotsford, BC – The BC Blueberry Council (BCBC) has just unveiled its new brand—Powered by Nature—with its newly refreshed website at www.bcblueberry.com. Created by Vancouver’s Watershed Communications Group, a full-service advertising and communications firm, the Powered by Nature tagline is a fresh, fun and …
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16 April
MANN PACKING ROLLS OUT FRESH VEGGIE NOODLES AND VEGGIE RICE PRODUCTS
A Del Monte Fresh Company New line will be at CPMA’s Booth #1219 April 24-26 in Vancouver SALINAS, Calif. – April 12, 2018 – Mann Packing Company today announced the launch of its first complete line of fresh Veggie Noodles and Veggie Rice. Following the successful launch of its Spicy Thai Nourish Bowls featuring fresh …
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13 April
Save the date – COTECA 2018 in Hamburg in October
Hamburg, 11 April 2018 – Only six months to go. The COTECA Coffee, Tea and Cocoa Global Industry Expo will be held in Hamburg for the fifth time, from 10 to 12 October 2018. Hamburg will again be the international meeting point for coffee, tea and cocoa experts from all parts of …
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6 April
Finalists for 25th Anniversary Canadian Grand Prix New Products Announced
PRESS RELEASE Shortlist features innovative new products geared at a more upscale client and sophisticated palate TORONTO, April 4, 2018: Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is excited to reveal the finalists for the 25th Anniversary Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards. The 119 submissions are the most impressive new products …
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5 April
FOOD PROCESSOR ASSOCIATIONS DEVELOP BC FOOD CONNECTION, A DIGITAL TOOL TO STIMULATE FOOD INDUSTRY GROWTH
Food Processor Associations Develop BC Food Connection, a Digital Tool to Stimulate Food Industry Growth Seeking co-packing businesses for database tool to attract more business April 3, 2018 – The BC Food Processors Association and the Small Scale Food Processor Association are excited to announce the launch of a business …
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4 April
BERETTA FARMS INTRODUCES ITS NEW MAPLE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
Canadians can now start their day with a flavourful, protein-packed breakfast TORONTO, ON, April 3, 2018: The Beretta Farms Maple Breakfast Sausage has launched in retail stores across Canada. Made with 100% Canadian-raised pork, the Maple Breakfast Sausage contains 7 grams of protein, and is free of antibiotics, nitrites and …
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2 April
Kraft Heinz Canada announces industry veteran from Europe as the newly created Head of Business Development
April 2, 2018 Kraft Heinz Canada announced today that European veteran Bruno Keller will take on the newly created role of Head of Business Development. His role will focus on consolidating business build activities and continuing to strengthen the partnership between the Brand Building, Innovation, Sales and Operations teams. For …
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2 April
Mar / Apr 2018
MARCH/APRIL 2018 • VOLUME 104, NO.2 In this Issue 21 Focused on the Future Western Canadian independents prepare for change. 25 Chilling Out – Cold Beverages 33 Grocery POS POS Systems have evolved to meet grocery stores’ unique needs. 35 Strong, Proud And Free A remarkable sense of independence governs …
March, 2018
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29 March
Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages Expands Product Line and Unveils New Flavours
Sparkling water brand elevates Canadian taste experiences with introduction of unique flavour combinations and sophisticated palates TORONTO, March 28, 2018 /CNW/ – Premium sparkling water brand Sanpellegrino unveils exciting product innovation and introduces new flavours to its beloved repertoire for 2018. First of its kind amongst competitors, Sanpellegrino introduces organic …