News Releases

March, 2018

• 16 March

  The chocolate industry is rapidly moving towards greater sustainability

  

  For immediate release: 15 March 2018 The chocolate industry is rapidly moving towards greater sustainability, says GlobalData The chocolate industry has realised that sustainability makes both ethical and business sense, and is investing heavily in new approaches to improve in this area, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. …
• 14 March

  Jim Donald, Speaker at IDDBA 18, Named President and COO of Albertsons Companies

  

  NEWS FROM IDDBA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/14/18 Jim Donald, Speaker at IDDBA 18, Named President and COO of Albertsons Companies Madison, WI — Albertsons Companies announced that Jim Donald, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks, has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Albertsons Companies. Donald will …
• 12 March

  Prebiotic innovation made from prairie-grown potatoes earns FODMAP Friendly Certification as more clinical findings confirm that MSPrebiotic helps promote a healthier gut

  

  Carberry, Manitoba, Canada (March 1, 2018) – Prairie-grown potatoes have been enjoyed across Canada for years, and now through a patented technology a Manitoba company is transforming the popular tubers into an all-natural, single ingredient prebiotic fibre supplement that leads to improved gut health. Today MSPrebiotics Inc., announced its innovation, MSPrebiotic has earned FODMAP …
• 9 March

  New Products Available in 2018

  

  Breyers delights now available in Canada After launching in the US in July of 2017, Breyers® delights are now coming to Canada in 3 flavours. Indulge without all the guilt. Made with Canadian milk and cream and 16g of protein per pack! These delicious desserts will leave your taste buds …
• 9 March

  TransCold Appoints Melissa Leung as President of TransCold Canada & USA

  

  December 5, 2017- Vancouver, BC – On the occasion of TransCold Distribution’s 15th anniversary, John Coughlan, CEO & Founder, announced the appointment of Melissa Leung to the role of President of TransCold Distribution effective December 1, 2017. Mrs. Leung will provide strategic leadership and guidance to the entire operations–TransCold Distribution …
• 9 March

  PPEC Presents “The Future of Retail” Breakfast Event on April 11

  

  (March 07, 2018): The Canadian retail industry is undergoing massive change, shedding bricks and mortar for the new exciting world of e-commerce. In the driver’s seat are consumers. Click and point with the mouse. It’s so easy. In today’s world, convenience is king. But what’s the impact on the retail …
• 8 March

  Fresh Direct Produce earns Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Status

  

  Press Release Vancouver, BC – March 8, 2018 – Fresh Direct Produce Ltd. (“Fresh Direct”) is honoured to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for seven consecutive years and becomes a Platinum winner.   This prestigious national award is sponsored by CIBC, Deloitte, National Post, Queen’s School of Business, and …
• 6 March

  FCL sees record ag sales as 90th anniversary approaches

  

  SASKATOON (March 5, 2018) – Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is preparing for the future by investing and diversifying in Western Canada, CEO Scott Banda told delegates at the organization’s Annual Meeting in Saskatoon. In 2017, FCL recorded combined revenue of $9.8 billion. Notably, sales of crop supplies, which include revenue …
• 2 March

  What’s For Dinner: Can Grocers Survive the Amazon and Wal-Mart Vise?

  

  With Alexa now serving grocers as breakfast for Bezos, have we forgotten that Wal-Mart has had their lunch as the #1 grocer since the turn of the century?  What will it take for today’s grocers to keep a seat at the adult dinner table?  Written by EnterWorks Chief Executive Officer Rick Chavie   Battle of the Titans The …
• 2 March

  Food Institute tracks record M&A growth in Exclusive Annual Report

  

  The Food Institute releases M&A report for 2017 UPPER SADDLE RIVER, New Jersey—Food industry M&A (mergers and acquisitions) hit a record total in 2017, reaching its highest point in over 15 years, according to The Food Institute’s recently released Food Business Mergers & Acquisitions 2017 report. Total deals for the year climbed to …