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Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd. wins most innovative new product awards at 2016 Sweets & Snacks Expo Hardbite “18 Carrot Gold” Carrot Chips named winner of Most Innovative New Product in the Salty Snack category for taste, innovation and packaging among hundreds of other new products Vancouver, June 14, 2016: Building …
June, 2016
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16 June
“OCEANS” IN THE BAG WRITE-UPS: JUL/AUG ISSUE
Ocean’s Tuna Salads: Ready to eat meals that are perfect for your busy lifestyle. Ocean’s tuna salads come in five delicious variants to suit your taste: Spanish, Italian, Greek, Mediterranean, and Thai. Our salads are convenient and ready to eat as it comes in an easy pull tab can with …
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2 June
Canadian Grand Prix winners announced at Retail Council of Canada gala
Paying Tribute to Canada’s Best New Grocery Products Canadian Grand Prix winners announced at Retail Council of Canada gala TORONTO, June 1, 2016 – Metro Brands, G.P. took home a whopping five awards and Laiterie Chalifoux Inc. was crème de la crème at tonight’s Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards, …
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2 June
Walter is Canada’s Most Award-Winning Caesar Mix
Walter Caesar, the Canadian-Made, All-Natural Craft Caesar Mix, is Canada’s Most Award-Winning Mix. View this email in your browser FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Walter is Canada’s Most Award-Winning Caesar Mix Canadian-Made, All-Natural Craft Caesar Mix Earns Record-Breaking Seven Gold Medals TORONTO – May 25, 2016 – Walter Craft Caesar Mix, created by Canadian …
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1 June
New Product Announcement: 2017 Hino 258 High Horsepower
For Immediate Release May 30, 2016 New Product Announcement: 2017 Hino 258 High Horsepower Mississauga, Ontario – Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. released its new high horsepower Hino 258 model in April, just in time to showcase at Truck World 2016. The Hino 258 low profile truck is powered by Hino’s …
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1 June
United Grocers Inc. Board Nominations
PRESS RELEASE May 31st, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELESE United Grocers Inc. Board Nomination Toronto, Ontario It is great please that we confirm the election of the following UGI Board Members as part of the Exectuive Committee for the next 3 years. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the …
May, 2016
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30 May
Greenpeace applauds Ocean Brands’ initiative to clean up its tuna supply
20 May 2016 (Vancouver, BC) – As members of the global tuna industry prepare to convene in Bangkok for the InfoFish World Tuna Trade Conference, a major Canadian seafood company, Ocean Brands, has announced plans to reform its tuna sourcing policies and practices, starting end of 2016. Greenpeace Canada’s Senior …
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30 May
OneCoffee Launches “More OK” Hall of Fame
Inspired by OneCoffee’s More OK pods, Celebrates Life-Altering More OK Moments BURNABY, BC, May 26, 2016 /CNW/ – Canterbury Coffee, the makers of OneCoffee, officially launched their “More OK Hall of Fame” at a lavish event held near the IT guy’s desk. Inspired by OneCoffee’s organic, fair trade and 99% biodegradable* …
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25 May
Amerlux appoints Ted des Enfants to VP Commercial Lighting Sales
Amerlux appoints Ted des Enfants to VP Commercial Lighting Sales OAKLAND, N.J— Amerlux has announced the appointment of Ted des Enfants to Vice President of Commercial Lighting Sales. In his new position, he oversees the commercial sales team including the firm’s network of sales agencies across North America while …
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24 May
Ocean Brands announces major steps in responsible seafood sourcing
PRESS RELEASE Ocean Brands announces major steps in responsible seafood sourcing 18 May 2016 (Vancouver) – Today, Ocean Brands, a leading seafood company in Canada, is announcing a major step forward in its commitment to environmental stewardship and a strengthening of its commitment that all products are manufactured with high …