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Cawston, BC — April 22, 2025 — A rising force in Canada’s specialty condiment market, Stoke the Fire Hotsauce has officially expanded operations with the acquisition of a seven-acre agricultural plot in the Similkameen Valley—recognized as the organic capital of Canada. Specializing in exotic peppers and small-batch, seed-to-bottle spicy condiments—including …
May, 2025
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5 May
Food and beverage industry faces mixed outlook in 2025, FCC report says
Regina, Saskatchewan, May 5, 2025 – Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers face a year of uncertainty, with opportunities tempered by economic challenges, trade disruptions and shifting consumer habits, according to the latest FCC Food and Beverage Report. FCC Economics forecasts a modest 0.6 per cent increase in food and beverage sales to …
April, 2025
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30 April
Hazel’s Ice Cream – Bringing Family back to Novelties
Hazel’s Ice Cream started as a father/son business in Victoria during the pandemic. Sam and his dad opened a solar-powered ice cream bicycle in 2021 to sell their handmade ice cream bars to families and the general public on Dallas Road. What initially started as a seasonal pursuit based in …
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29 April
Gay Lea Foods to provide 3.6 million meals to food insecure Canadians through expanded partnership with Second Harvest
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 28, 2025 /CNW/ – Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (“Gay Lea Foods”) today announced it has partnered with Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, to address two of the most urgent challenges facing Canadians today: food insecurity and food waste. As part of a three-year, $1.2 million charitable commitment, the Canadian dairy …
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29 April
Rustica Foods Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence and Innovation in the Pizza Industry
MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 /CNW/ – Rustica Foods Inc., a privately held company and leader in Canadian pizza manufacturing, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year – a significant milestone in a journey built on quality, innovation, and expertise in the agri-food sector. Founded on May 3, 2000, Rustica Foods has grown …
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29 April
Lactalis Canada’s iÖGO & iÖGO nanö Brand Launch Into Frozen Yogurt Category
Collaboration with Nestlé Canada sees popular yogurt brand expand into frozen yogurt category TORONTO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada is pleased to collaborate with Nestlé Canada to launch into the frozen yogurt category through a new licensing agreement. The collaboration features eight SKUs under …
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28 April
Empire Announces Michael Medline’s Intention to Retire in May 2026
STELLARTON, NS, April 24, 2025 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. (“Empire” or the “company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced that Michael Medline, President and Chief Executive Officer has informed them of his intention to retire from the company in May 2026, allowing the Board of Directors to …
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28 April
Maxi Sets Sights on Growth Beyond Québec: Caraquet, New Brunswick Welcomes New Store
Montréal, Québec – April 28, 2025 – Maxi, Loblaw’s discount banner in Québec, today announced a significant strategic expansion with the upcoming opening of a new store in Caraquet, New Brunswick. This marks the first location for the popular Quebec banner outside of its home province and signals the organization’s …
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28 April
Colabor Announces the Date of Its First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call
SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) (“Colabor” or the “Company”) will release its results for the first quarter ended March 22, 2025, after market close on Thursday, May 1, 2025. A conference call to discuss these results will be held on Friday, May …
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28 April
ISM 2026: The success story continues
Early bird figures clearly exceed previous year +++ More than 10% growth in exhibition space +++ New trend section ISM Functional Sweets celebrates premiere +++ Leading international brands confirm participation After a successful ISM 2025 with a thoroughly positive feedback from the industry it is clear: The dynamics of the …