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Agriculture and Food Council has announced the 2016 Foodovation: food+innovation conference being held in Leduc, Alberta onNovember 30 and December 1, 2016. Foodovation will be a premier showcase celebrating food and innovation across the value chain with primary producers, researchers, government, industry, students, investors, entrepreneurs and anyone who is excited …
October, 2016
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10 October
CHFA Asks Retailers for Help
Health Canada is proposing changes to the existing Natural Health Product Regulations that may cause some natural products to disappear forever, including many vitamins, probiotics, herbal remedies and traditional medicines. The proposed changes could also lead to increased cost of the products that are left and reduce the amount of …
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7 October
Mann’s Culinary Cuts New Packaging/Canadian Launch
MANN’S REDESIGNS PACKAGING FOR AWARD-WINNING CULINARY CUTS LINE; ANNOUNCES LAUNCH IN CANADA Original products will move from clam shells to bags creating a consistent look and more room on the shelf Salinas, Calif. – Sept. 27, 2016 – Mann Packing announced newly designed packaging for the two original products in …
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7 October
Shop.org Announces First Two Keynote Speakers for Retail’s Digital Summit 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ana Serafin Smith (855) NRF-PRESS PRESS@NRF.com PERMALINK Shop.org Announces First Two Keynote Speakers for Retail’s Digital Summit 2017 WASHINGTON, October 6, 2016 – On the heels of this year’s Retail’s Digital Summit hosted by Shop.org, the National Retail Federation is thrilled to announce the first two keynote speakers …
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7 October
FCPC 2016 Award of Distinction
Allan Cosman receives Award of Distinction at Food & Consumer Products of Canada’s CEO Executive Conference Toronto, Oct. 5, 2016 – Allan Cosman, Past President & CEO of Ferrero Canada and Past Vice President of Ferrero International, receives the 2016 Award of Distinction from Food & Consumer Products of Canada …
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2 October
Action Needed from Federal Government on Student Nutrition, says The Coalition for Healthy School Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Action Needed from Federal Government on Student Nutrition, says The Coalition for Healthy School Food Toronto, October 24, 2016 – Following the announcement of Canada’s Health Minister, Jane Philpott, on new government approaches to healthy eating, the Coalition for Healthy School Foodis calling for the federal government …
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1 October
MANN PACKING ADDS TO NOURISH BOWLS LINE
New Cauli-Rice Curry bowl is on trend, low carb and low calorie Salinas, Calif. – Sept. 29, 2016 – Mann Packing announced the newest addition to its recently launched Mann’s Nourish Bowls™ line of single-serve, warm meals. The Cauli-Rice Curry bowl offers a flavorful mix of finely chopped cauliflower, chickpeas, …
September, 2016
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29 September
Windset Farms to Ship FIRST Canadian Peppers to Japan
DELTA, B.C., September 29, 2016 – Windset Farms® will be the first company to ship bell peppers to Japan following recently approved market access. Many bodies were involved in the process including the BC Ministry of Agriculture, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and other government …
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29 September
Nature’s Path Aquires 51% Stake in Gorilly Goods
Nature’s Path acquires 51% stake in organic and raw snack food company Gorilly Goods Richmond, BC Canada (September 27, 2016) – Today, Nature’s Path announced it has acquired a 51% stake in Gorilly Goods – a raw, on-the-go snack which offers a range of savory to sweet organic and non-GMO …