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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: West Coast Reduction Wins B.C. Sustainability Award Vancouver, B.C. – May 20, 2016 – West Coast Reduction has won the BC Food Processors Association’s annual Sustainability Award for its leadership role in Western Canada’s agri-food supply chain. The honour was presented at the BCFPA FoodProWest Awards Gala …
May, 2016
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20 May
Keep Canadians safe and avoid a food recall
Consumers with food allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances depend on accurate food labels to make safe choices. Effective food labelling is a key step in preventing food recalls due to undeclared allergens, gluten, or added sulphites. In Canada, the responsibility lies with food producers and importers to ensure that products comply …
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18 May
LITEHOUSE, INC. MAKES HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE EASY AND DELICOUS
Introducing Litehouse Guacamole Herb Blend SANDPOINT, IDAHO (May 18, 2016) – Consumers love the fresh taste and rich flavors of homemade guacamole, but not the prep time involved. Now, thanks to a category-leading innovation, Litehouse® Guacamole Herb Blend combines dried and freeze-dried herbs and spices to create a simple …
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16 May
FCL and TGP help relief workers make a special delivery
FCL and TGP help relief workers make a special delivery After wildfire forced tens of thousands of Fort McMurray residents from their homes last week, officials across Alberta went to work collecting supplies for evacuees. Earlier this week, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and The Grocery People (TGP) answered a call …
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16 May
Dairy Farmers of Canada publicly launches its sustainability initiative
Dairy Farmers of Canada publicly launches its sustainability initiative April 19th, 2016 – Ottawa Today, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) hosted an event to highlight Canadian dairy farmers’ long standing commitment to high standards of care on their farms, through the public launch of the farmers’ sustainability initiative. Held at …
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16 May
Co-op members and customers are helping retail co-ops answer the call for wildfire relief
Co-op members and customers are helping retail co-ops answer the call for wildfire relief. At the Co-op Food Store in Plamondon, Alta., they’re even stocking shelves. The small community has seen an influx of traffic as evacuees travel south. Earlier this week, community volunteers pitched in to keep the store …
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16 May
CFIG members step up to help evacuees of Fort McMurray fire
When communities are in need, grocers are the first to lend a hand as seen in the outpouring of support the industry has shown in the wake of the devastating Fort McMurray wildfires that have now burnt over 100,000 hectares of land. “Community grocers are the heart and soul of the markets …
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13 May
Cascades® EVOK® expands into the US with Johnsonville® fresh sausage products
Cascades® EVOK® expands into the US with Johnsonville® fresh sausage products KINGSEY FALLS, QC, May 4, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Cascades inc. (TSX: CAS), a leader in the recycling and manufacturing of green packaging and tissue paper products, is pleased to announce the arrival of Cascades EVOK® on the American …
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12 May
Amerlux adds breakthrough sensors supported by analytics platform to Grüv 1.5 Architectural LED Linear Lighting Family
Amerlux adds breakthrough sensors supported by analytics platform to Grüv 1.5 Architectural LED Linear Lighting Family OAKLAND, N.J— Prized for classic good looks, performance and flexibility, Amerlux re-introduces the Grüv 1.5” LED family featuring the most intelligent and advanced lighting sensors controls in the industry. “We are very …
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12 May
Happy Planet Launches New Fresh Organic Raspberry Iced Tea
April 2016 Happy Planet Launches New Fresh Organic Raspberry Iced Tea Refreshing taste and more goodness for consumers Just in time for the warmer weather, Happy Planet – makers of the #1 selling fresh organic lemonade in Canada – is launching the perfect complementary refreshment; fresh Organic Raspberry Iced …