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Technology remains critical as 60% of food manufacturers report investing in innovation and 58% of transportation, warehousing and distribution decision-makers cite technology as a positive driver for change in the industry TORONTO, March 16, 2017 /CNW/ – Canada’s food & beverage (F&B) and transportation, warehousing and distribution (TWD) industries continue to …
March, 2017
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16 March
Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces Category Specific Educational Tracks
For immediate release Contact: Jenn Ellek, 202-534-1440, jenn.ellek@CandyUSA.com Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces Category Specific Educational Tracks Washington, D.C. (March 15, 2017) – The 2017 Sweets & Snacks Expo is pleased to offer customized tracks for the confectionery, snack and specialty categories. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the 2017 Expo will house …
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13 March
HONEY NUT CHEERIOS LAUNCHES YEAR TWO OF ITS AWARD-WINNING BRING BACK THE BEES CAMPAIGN
Brand ramps up campaign with dramatic experiential pop-up activation TORONTO, March 9, 2017 – Building on the tremendous success of the inaugural Bring Back The Bees campaign, Honey Nut Cheerios is calling on Canadians to help plant another 100 million wildflowers across the country this year to help restore natural …
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13 March
SIAL CANADA & SET CANADA 2017: A RECORD-BREAKING EDITION IS ON ITS WAY!
The show, which will take place from May 2 to 4, 2017 at Toronto’s Enercare Centre, has already grown by 33% as compared to 2015! Toronto, March 9, 2017 – SIAL Canada and SET Canada are already sold out, with 11 weeks still left before the show! These results have …
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13 March
Cavendish Farms Announces Expansion and Construction of New Potato Processing Plant in Lethbridge, Alberta
Lethbridge, Alberta – Cavendish Farms is pleased to announce the expansion of its business in Lethbridge, Alberta, with the construction of a new frozen potato processing plant. Today’s approval by Lethbridge City Council for the purchase of land in the Sherring Industrial Park is the first step towards the …
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13 March
Mars Canada Celebrates Official Opening of MALTESERS® Chocolate Manufacturing Facility in Newmarket, Ontario
Mars Canada has invested $70 million in 60,000 square foot expansion of its Chocolate manufacturing facility in Newmarket, Ontario to accommodate the production of MALTESERS® The Newmarket facility, which will produce MALTESERS® for the first time in North America, brings together the best manufacturing, packaging practices and new technology from …
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13 March
March / April 2017 Issue
MARCH/APRIL ISSUE • VOLUME 102, NO.7 In this Issue 21 Natural Living Talking business with three retailers. 25 Meeting the Ice Cream Challenge Manufacturers and retailers working together. 29 Stellar Brand Power Star Marketing takes a hands-on approach to grow brands across Canada. 41 SIAL Focuses on Innovation A Q&A …
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1 March
Baking Association of Canada’s event Bakery Congress 2017 returns to Vancouver BC
Baking Association of Canada’s event Bakery Congress 2017 returns to Vancouver BC this April 23rdand 24th after 4 years. Attendee registration is open now at www.baking.ca . The event promises to be bigger and better this year at the downtown Vancouver Convention Centre East – Hall B with almost 50,000 …
February, 2017
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28 February
Twinings Expands the Earl Grey Blend Family with Three New Additions
Twinings Expands the Earl Grey Blend Family with Three New Additions The brand is confident the expansion of their most famous blend will appeal to a new generation of tea connoisseurs NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Twinings North America has expanded their line of Earl Grey teas with …
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24 February
The Prosciutto di Parma Name is Back in Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Jason Stemm PadillaCRT Jason.Stemm@padillacrt.com 646-218-6014 The Prosciutto di Parma Name is Back in Canada Free trade agreement signed between EU and Canada PARMA, ITALY (February 23, 2017) – The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma today announced a historic achievement as “Prosciutto di Parma” will take …