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June, 2025
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3 June
Emkao Foods Wins Top Prize in Binghamton Business-Plan Competition
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham (right) announced Emkao Foods of Vancouver, British Columbia and owner Ayissi Nyemba (middle) as the winner of this year’s Binghamton business-plan competition. Also pictured (left) is Patrick Doyle, president of the Binghamton Local Development Corporation and vice president of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. (Photo …
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3 June
The North West Company Inc. Hosts Annual General Meeting and First Quarter Results Conference Call
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX Symbol: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (“North West”) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. (Central Time) via live video webcast online at . North West will host a conference call for its first quarter results …
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3 June
THE FUTURE OF FOOD IS MADE IN CANADA: The Homegrown Innovation Challenge Launches $20M Scaling Phase Grant to Support Domestic Food Production
TORONTO, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It has never been more important for Canada to have a secure and sustainable supply of food. Building on its longstanding commitment to improving the well-being of Canadians, the Weston Family Foundation is investing in the people and ideas redefining how we grow …
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2 June
RBC and Pattison Food Group expand partnership to bring added convenience and everyday value to shoppers in Western Canada
RBC cardholders can now get 2x More Rewards points on purchases at eligible Pattison Food Group locations including Save-On-Foods VANCOUVER, BC, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ – Today, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Pattison Food Group (PFG), Western Canada’s largest provider of food and health products, announced that they are expanding their strategic partnership following the successful launch of the More …
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2 June
Circle K honored with 2025 NACS Convenience Retail Technology Award Europe
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Circle K Europe has been named Convenience Retail Technology Award Europe winner by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), honoring its AI-powered digital people platform. Shortlisted alongside leading global retailers, Circle K’s solution earned top marks for its ability to streamline hiring, boost new-hire …
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2 June
ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD TO RELEASE RESULTS FOR ITS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2025 ON JUNE 25, 2025
LAVAL, QC, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: ATD) will release its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, after the close of the TSX. A conference call to discuss these results will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, …
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2 June
FORM Market Monitor Reveals Increase in Shelf Share of Functional Beverages and More Empty Cooler Space Since April
Most other data on beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages remains steady QUINCY, Mass., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FORM, the leading provider of AI-enabled field execution software, today unveiled its latest FORM Market Monitor which tracks essential industry benchmarks in the beer, whiskey, tequila, and non-alcoholic markets. The data in today’s report reveals functional beverage …
May, 2025
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30 May
MAY/JUNE 2025
MAY/JUNE 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.3 In this Issue 13 Celebrating Innovation at SIAL Canada 2025 33 GSFW 2025 Another incredible West Coast grocery show. 36 The Profit in Produce Good margins and growing demand drive sector forward. 39 The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Finalists revealed! 45 …
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30 May
FCC Capital announces $2 billion investment into ag and food innovation
Regina, Saskatchewan, May 30, 2025 – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has committed to invest $2 billion by 2030 to advance agtech innovation in Canada’s agriculture and food industry. This will direct more investment into innovative devices, instrumentation, research, and methodologies designed to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. The funds will come from the …