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MONTRÉAL, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand1, last week unveiled Island Breeze Punch — a refreshing tropical twist on its flavour-forward Punch lineup that keeps the summer vibe alive well into fall. Rolling out just in …
September, 2025
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8 September
Pattison Food Group signs grocery code of conduct
(September 5, 2025 – Vancouver, B.C.) The Pattison Food Group has signed the Canada Grocery Code, reinforcing the company’s 110-year legacy of fair and supportive supplier relationships, commitment to ethical business practices, and dedicated service to communities across Western Canada. “Fundamentally, this code aligns with what we’ve always done and how …
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8 September
SOUR PATCH KIDS® Introduces New Strips in Five Classic Flavors
SOUR PATCH KIDS Strips are an all-new way to enjoy the signature sour-then-sweet taste that SOUR PATCH KIDS are known for. EAST HANOVER, N.J., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The SOUR PATCH KIDS brand is stretching its signature sour-then-sweet experience with the launch of SOUR PATCH KIDS Strips. Featuring five fan-favorite …
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8 September
Temple Lifestyle Brands Acquires Rise® Kombucha, Cementing Its Role as a Functional Beverage Leader in Canada
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 3, 2025 /CNW/ – Temple Lifestyle Brands, parent company of Thirsty Buddha® and one of Canada’s fastest-growing health and wellness companies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Rise® Kombucha, the country’s leading kombucha brand. This strategic union brings together two powerhouse Canadian beverage names and accelerates Temple’s mission to …
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2 September
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.5 In this Issue 12 70 Years and Counting Freson Bros. continues to grow into the future. 20 Deck the Aisles The holiday season brings busy shoppers, hungry for entertaining ideas. 37 From Fresh Bakes to Deli Delights How these departments fuel grocery store growth. …
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2 September
TUMS helps Second Harvest tackle hunger in Canada for the fourth year in a row
TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2025 /CNW/ – Food waste is an avoidable problem, yet at least 10 million people continue to face food insecurity in Canada. In July 2025, StatsCan reported that the employment rate continued to drop, while also noting that there has been little net employment growth since the beginning of …
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2 September
Red Apple Brings Fresh Looks and New Energy to Killarney, MB and Cheticamp, NS
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 2, 2025 /CNW/ – Red Apple Stores is bringing a new shopping experience to two communities this fall. On Friday, September 26, customers in Killarney, MB (333 Broadway Ave) will walk into a freshly revitalized store, while shoppers in Cheticamp, NS (15418 Cabot Trail) will officially see their local Bargain! Shop transform into a Red Apple. “These grand …
