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ProSweets Cologne: Chocolate industry is betting on innovations Small, with a filling: New production methods for hollow figures and chocolates Supporting programme additionally focuses on recipes The chocolate market comes up with new recipes and creations almost on a daily basis. With highly-flexible production lines, which will be on display …
January, 2016
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6 January
Registration Opens Today for United Fresh 2016 Convention and Expo
Produce Innovation Starts at United Fresh 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 6, 2016) – Registration opens today for United Fresh 2016, the leading convention and expo for the fresh produce industry. Hosted once again at McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois this June 20-22, the event will prove to be the …
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6 January
International Year of Pulses: Canada’s beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas recognized around world
IYP 2016: Pulse Feast is January 6 2016 has been formally declared by the Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to be the International Year of Pulses (IYP). What are “Pulses”? The Future of Food Pulses — beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas – are edible seeds of …
December, 2015
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22 December
Moneris Announces PetroTrak, an Innovative Payment Solution For Petroleum Businesses in Canada
Petroleum businesses can now process and track fleet card transactions with ease using the PetroTrak payment solution TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2015 /CNW/ – Moneris Solutions Corporation (“Moneris”), one of North America’s largest processors of debit and credit card transactions, announced today the launch of its PetroTrak point-of-sale (POS) solution. PetroTrak offers Canadian Petroleum-based businesses …
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22 December
Keeping it Fresh – Sobeys Express takes convenience to a brand-new level of on-the-go freshness
By Carolyn Camilleri Rotisserie chicken, freshly made salads, and all-butter croissants baked daily in-store are not your typical convenience store fare. But that’s what customers find waiting for them inside when they fuel up at the new Sobeys Express, open 24/7 at 124 Beech Hill Road in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. …
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16 December
Baking Association Of Canada on Bakery Showcase, May 1-3, 2016
Baking Association of Canada’s (BAC) next biennial national trade event Bakery Showcase 2016 is May 1-3, 2016 at the International Centre Toronto (Mississauga) Ontario- Canada. BAC is anticipating greater exhibitor interest as the baked goods exports are on the surge due to current favorable export opportunities, especially to the United …
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16 December
Santa Cause
The Calgary Food & Drug Executives (CFDE) hosted the 15th annual Santa Cause event in collaboration with the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) at Heritage Park in Calgary. The event was held December 7, 2015, at the Wainwright Hotel. Guests of honour were the idea men who’s after hours debriefing …
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16 December
Empire Company Reports Fiscal 2016 Second Quarter Results
Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended October 31, 2015. In the second quarter, the Company recorded adjusted net earnings, net of non-controlling interest, of $110.7 million ($0.40 per diluted share) compared to $126.6 million ($0.46 per diluted share) …
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16 December
Loblaw declares “Beer is here” as 19 of its Ontario stores now stock wide selection of local, craft and multinational brands
Ontario Craft Brewers salute Loblaw’s commitment to community of local beer craftsman and drinkers. BRAMPTON, ON, Dec. 15, 2015 /CNW/ – Loblaw Companies Limited will begin the sale of beer today in 19 of its Ontario grocery stores – including the select Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, Your Independent Grocer, and …
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10 December
SIAL CANADA’S 2016 EDITION
The SIAL International Food Show will be back at Montreal’s Palais des Congrès for its 13th edition! Montreal, December 8th, 2015 – SIAL Canada (the SIAL international food show in North America) is back in Montreal from April 13th to 15th, 2016 for its 13th edition, which promises to offer …