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Deloitte’s 2025 annual Retail Holiday Buyer Survey is out just in time for the holiday season. It provides deep insights into how grocery buyers are thinking about how to navigate the current consumer and business climate. The survey was conducted online and polled 50 retail industry buyers, 68% of whom were …
August, 2025
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19 August
Que Pasa Launches Organic Rolled Tortilla Chips With Better for You Snacking That Lives Up to the Chatter
Made in Canada, Chile & Lime and Spicy Queso Deliver Bold Flavour, Real Ingredients, and Next-Level Crunch for Snack Time…or Anytime RICHMOND, BC, Aug. 19, 2025 /CNW/ – Get ready for flavour worth talking about! Que Pasa, the organically great to share chip brand from Nature’s Path, is rolling out a new …
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19 August
HEINZ Launches Irresistible New Mayonnaise-Style Sauces, Bringing Flavour to Every Bite
With nearly two-thirds of Canadians ranking mayo among their top five condiments1, the new HEINZ lineup delivers a flavour-forward and delicious way to enjoy dippable foods. TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HEINZ turns up the flavour for Canadians, with the launch of new HEINZ Mayonnaise-Style Sauces, expanding its range of delicious condiment options in …
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18 August
Carbone Fine Foods Moves Production to Italy this September
Carbone has relocated its production to Italy, placing it closer to the fields where its premium ingredients are grown. This strategic move ensures fresher, higher-quality products, crafted with traditional Italian methods and Mario Carbones, Michelin touch. Bring the Carbone restaurant experience home with Italian-made products that drive consumers to the …
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18 August
Coca-Cola Canada Welcomes New General Manager
Coca-Cola is pleased to announce that Andy Buckingham has been named as General Manager, Canada. Andy’s leadership will focus on enhancing Coca-Cola’s franchise system in Canada, building capabilities to drive sustained growth, fostering strong partnership with Coke Canada Bottling Ltd., and developing future leaders to ensure long-term success. This will …
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18 August
Blue Dragon launches new products for 2026
Toronto, ON, August 18, 2025 — Just in time for Lunar New Year celebrations, Blue Dragon, a leading brand of Asian food products in Canada, is expanding its lineup with three new Saucy Noodles and four flavour-packed Simmer Sauces. Launching in grocery stores nationwide in January 2026, the new range makes it …
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17 August
Drizzle Hot Honey Launches Sleek 330g Squeeze Bottle with Same Bold Flavor
Big news, honey lovers! Drizzle Honey is launching a new 330g squeeze bottle in Canada, replacing the 500g jar with a more convenient and cost-friendly approach. The beloved sweet-and-spicy flavor stays the same, now in a package designed for quick, no-mess drizzling and strong on-shelf appeal. Already a hit in the U.S., …
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17 August
OPW Retail Fueling Introduces the 71SO Segmented Drop Tube
Simplifies installation and storage without compromising performance Smithfield, NC, August 14, 2025 — OPW Retail Fueling, a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, today announced the launch of its 71SO Segmented Drop Tube, the latest innovation in overfill prevention technology. Designed to raise the bar in installation efficiency and logistical ease, …
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17 August
Introducing Activia EXPERT: Canada’s Most Advanced Yogurt for Gut Health
Backed by 35+ years of global Activia research, this new product line features an exclusive blend of prebiotics and probiotics to help support digestive health TORONTO and BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Aug. 14, 2025 /CNW/ – Activia, the pioneer in gut health and the #1 doctor-recommended probiotic food and beverage brand* in Canada, proudly unveils Activia EXPERT—its most …
