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February 4, 2018 – By Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Fellow Atlantic Institute for Market Studies The growing bakery goods price fixing investigation puts the onus on manufacturers and retailers to reach out to consumers in meaningful ways Canada’s Competition Bureau is alleging that almost every major food player was in on the bread …
February, 2018
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2 February
Grocery Foodservice Retailers Ahold Delhaize and Kroger Fry’s Food Stores Commit to Safer, Smarter Deli Operations
Leader in automated oil management enables grocery delis to meet increased demand for high-quality prepared foods MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Restaurant Technologies is pleased to announce its most recent partnerships with two large retailers: Ahold Delhaize and Kroger Fry’s Food Stores. Responding to the increased consumer demand for high-quality …
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2 February
Go with your Gut: Probiotic Health with Welo
Go with Your Gut: Welo Puts Probiotics at the Top of Your Shopping List Toronto-based millennial start-up takes its probiotic-rich, plant-based, gluten-free, vegan and low-sugar Cold Presses, Drinking Vinegars, Ferments, and Bars to store shelves across Canada Toronto, ON – January 30 – Good bacteria may sound like an oxymoron, …
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1 February
2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo Grows Global Footprint
For immediate release Contact: Jenn Ellek, 202-534-1440, jenn.ellek@CandyUSA.com 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo Grows Global Footprint Washington, D.C. (January 31, 2018) – Confectionery and snacks from more than 25 different countries will be on display at the 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo – the largest number of countries ever to …
January, 2018
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30 January
ACE Bakery’s Star Baker to compete for the of World Master Baker in Paris
ACE Bakery’s Marcus Mariathas to compete for the title of World Master Baker in Paris Masters de la Boulangerie honour confirms you needn’t go farther than the grocery store for the continent’s best bread TORONTO, JANUARY 25, 2018 – From February 3 to 6, ACE Bakery’s senior director of Product Development Marcus …
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26 January
CBX Experts: Diet Coke’s New Packaging and Flavors Are a Gamble Worth Taking
Changes to iconic brand are biggest in decades, they write, but make sense given the shifting tastes and preferences of younger consumers. NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — (Veteran branding experts at CBX — providers of package design, strategy, verbal identity and other branding services to major consumer product manufacturers …
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25 January
CAROL-ANNE GOWER NAMED VICE-PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER AT CANADA DRY MOTT’S
January 24, 2018 [Toronto, ON] – Canada Dry Mott’s announced the appointment of Carol-Anne Gower to the position of Vice President & General Manager, Canada effective immediately. In her new role she will oversee the Canadian commercial operations of the food and beverage company. Gower has been with the company for …
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25 January
Learn what’s in store for STORE 2018
At STORE 2018, learn and engage with industry thought leaders, discuss pressing issues and trends impacting the industry, as well as network with over 2,000 highly influential decision makers. STORE provides attendees with information, contacts, strategies and tactics for ongoing and future success. Core topics and issues that are most …
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23 January
H.Y. Louie Co. Limited, now; Georgia Main Food Group, Gary Sorensen named President and COO
For immediate release H.Y. Louie Co. Limited rebrands, introduces new company name: Georgia Main Food Group Gary Sorensen named President and COO January 23, 2018, Burnaby, B.C. – On January 22, 2018, Brandt C. Louie announced to H.Y. Louie Co. Limited (HYL) staff that change is coming to the 115-year-old British Columbia-based …
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22 January
6 Must-Have Chinese New Year Features
Chinese New Year is fast approaching – February 16th marks the Year of the Dog! In Chinese symbolism the dog is known for being communicative and hard working – we should be in for a productive year! For this celebration, it is important to have your store stocked with popular Asian and Ethnic produce items. Offering …