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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 …
December, 2015
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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 …
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9 December
Navidad en el Barrio and St. Vincent de Paul Shoe Drive
La Cañada Flintridge Calif., December 7, 2015 – The Allen Lund Company (ALC) will be participating in Navidad en el Barrio for the 10th consecutive year. Working together with growers, shippers, and carriers Navidad is able to provide food baskets to over 15,000 families-in-need during the holiday season. This year ALC worked …
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9 December
UFCW Local 832 Members Ratify New Agreement at Maple Leaf Winnipeg
Maple Leaf Members Ratify New Five-Year Deal On Monday, December 7, UFCW Local 832 members working at the Winnipeg Maple Leaf plant ratified a new five-year deal by 82% Over 1200 UFCW Local 832 members will see their wages rise from $1.60 to $2.50 an hour over the life of …
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9 December
Introducing New KIT KAT Tablet Bars!
Introducing New KIT KAT Tablet Bars! The #1 Chocolate brand enters the growing Tablet format with a differentiated offering to address the evolving consumer needs for sharing occasions. KIT KAT tablet bars have 11 fingers to share and are available in 3 flavours. Classic Milk, Mint and Cookies Cream. Contact …
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6 December
Exciting New Products to Check Out
Aurora Broths- Created by Aurora to complement their line of tremendously successful bouillon cubes, these broths come in a 900ml tetra pack with a screw cap for clean and easy usage. Canadian made and containing no preservatives, no artificial flavours, and no added MSG, and are also fat free and …
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6 December
Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Named 2016 World Whisky of the Year
Brand Becomes First Canadian Whisky to Earn Title in Jim Murray’s Annual Whisky Bible, Showcases Brand’s Prominence as Category Leader NORWALK, Conn., November 19, 2015 – Renowned whisky writer Jim Murray today announced Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye as the 2016 World Whisky of the Year, marking the first time …
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6 December
McCormick® Flavour Forecast® 2016 Unveils the Tastes of Tomorrow
Annual Global Flavour Report Features Emerging Trends and Flavours LONDON, ON, Dec. 2, 2015 /CNW/ – McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavour, has unveiled its annual McCormick® Flavour Forecast® revealing the tantalizing trends that will shape culinary exploration and innovation – in home kitchens, at restaurants and …