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Chef Robotics, a leader in physical AI for the food industry, today announced that Chef robots can now automate tray assembly for produce packing. The application places discrete items, such as oranges, apples, and pears, into clamshell packages and snack boxes, and portions scoopable produce, such as corn and peas, …
April, 2026
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21 April
Puratos Canada Names New President as Part of North American Leadership Evolution
Mississauga, ON – April 20, 2026 – Puratos has announced a leadership transition designed to strengthen regional alignment and support its next phase of growth. Jelena Vrbaski has been appointed President of Puratos Canada, effective immediately, while Michael Simone has assumed a newly created strategic role focusing on the broader …
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21 April
Imperial calls for enforcement-first approach and fact-based action to address youth vaping
Montreal, April 20, 2026 – Imperial Tobacco Canada (Imperial) is responding to the April 17 press conference from anti-smoking groups, calling for a more focused, fact-based approach to youth vaping that targets the real source of the problem: the illicit market. There is unanimous agreement on the core issue. Youth …
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21 April
Velocity Logic Group and Paytronix Partner to Extend Loyalty Engagement to Every Pump Transaction
Partnership enables convenience store operators to activate guest engagement across the full fuel and in-store journey — including visits where guests identify with competing major fuel brand programs — unlocking new data, stacked rewards, and automated enrollment at the dispenser. Binghamton, NY and Newton, MA () — (“VLG”) and, an Access Group …
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21 April
Royale® Launches “There for All”: A New Platform Celebrating the Moments That Matter Most to Canadians
Building on over 60 years of heritage, the iconic Canadian brand reaffirms its commitment to quality, community and the people it serves every day TORONTO, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For more than six decades, Royale® has been woven into the fabric of the everyday lives of Canadians. From the …
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21 April
From Fertilizer to Freight: How Middle East Conflict Is Straining North America’s Food Supply Chain and Why Warehouse Automation Matters
By Damaris Gruetter, CMO and Managing Director, Stoecklin Logistics The global food supply chain is built on a delicate balance of timing, cost control, and precision. However, geopolitical events thousands of miles away can quickly disrupt that balance. The escalating conflict involving Iran is now rippling through global trade lanes, …
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21 April
Beef is still on the menu
Averaging $27.70/kg in February, retail beef prices were up 18% from February 2025, remaining near record high levels. Ground beef was at its highest point on record, also up 18% from a year ago, supported by smaller non-fed (mature) beef production (-9% year-to-date). Domestic retail beef demand for 2025 is …
