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Be sure not to miss Halal Expo Canada 2026 — the premier B2B trade platform connecting the halal industry across Canada and North America. This is a great opportunity to position your brand in front of qualified buyers, key decision-makers, and industry leaders actively searching for new products, partnerships, …
May, 2026
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19 May
Walmart Canada’s Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign Marks Milestone of More Than $55 Million Contributed to Food Banks Canada
Toronto, ON – May 12, 2026 – On its 10th anniversary, Walmart Canada’s annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign in support of Food Banks Canada has reached a 10-year milestone of more than $55 million raised and donated to support foodbanks nationwide. Every dollar raised in-store during the annual campaign stays local, with 100% of funds directed to the local food bank paired …
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19 May
Empire Announces Agreement to Acquire Montreal’s Mayrand Food Group
Provides entry into Quebec Discount/Warehouse Food Market STELLARTON, NS, April 9, 2026 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. (“Empire” or the “company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Mayrand Food Group Inc., a long‑established Québec food retailer operating …
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19 May
Loblaw Companies Limited Announces Election of Directors
Brampton, ON, May 12, 2026 (TSX: L) – Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) announced today that all of the nominee directors listed in the management proxy circular dated March 30, 2026, were elected as directors of Loblaw. The vote was conducted at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held at Massey …
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19 May
Loblaw Reports First Quarter Revenue Growth of 4.2% and Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share Growth of 10.6%
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, May 6, 2026 Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) (“Loblaw” or the “Company”) announced today its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2026(¹). Loblaw delivered a strong first quarter with positive sales momentum. Continued same-store sales growth in Food Retail, increased customer traffic, e-commerce sales …
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19 May
Loblaw Releases 2025 Live Life Well Report Highlighting Progress in Sustainability, Community Support, and Social Impact
BRAMPTON, ON, May 12, 2026 – Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) released its 2025 Live Life Well® report, highlighting the Company’s continued progress across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities. As a proudly Canadian food and health care company, Loblaw remains committed to helping Canadians prosper today and for generations …
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12 May
You’re invited: Calgary Food & Drug Executive 2026 Golf Classic
Calgary Food & Drug Executive 2026 Golf Classic September 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club 376 D’Arcy Ranch Dr, Okotoks, AB T1S 5T5, Canada The Calgary Food & Drug Executives’ 51st Annual CFDE Golf Classic is a great way to reconnect with the industry after …
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12 May
DCI Announces 2026 STAR Awards Gala Nominees
Winners to Be Revealed at the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit STAR Awards Gala on June 2 at 6:30 PM Burlington, ON – Distribution Canada Inc. (DCI), in partnership with the Canadian Independent Grocers Buyers Alliance, is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 CIGBA/DCI STAR Awards Gala, recognizing outstanding leadership, …
