News Releases

February, 2025

• 14 February

  JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

  

  JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.1 In this Issue 10 Changing the Face of Grocery Women in leadership roles help cultivate a responsive and dynamic industry. 37 A Cold Shoulder Is Exactly What Customers Want Frozen food innovations meet consumer demands for global tastes, convenience and sweet treats. 41 Breakfast …
• 14 February

  S&P | Tariffs: Retail & Consumer – It Will Hurt U.S. Consumer, Retail & Restaurant Companies To Varying Degrees

  

  Tariffs Will Hurt U.S. Consumer, Retail & Restaurant Companies A universal tariff has not yet been announced but could only add to higher costs for consumer and retail companies. It is unclear if and how long these tariffs will be in effect, but we examine the potential implications for the consumer products and …
• 14 February

  Drive Away Hunger partners donate 514 million meals to fight food insecurity

  

  Regina, Saskatchewan, February 11, 2025 – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is pleased to announce that Drive Away Hunger partners have more than doubled their contributions from last year and donated 514 million meals in 2024.   Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO, announced the results at the Future of Food conference in Ottawa. …
• 14 February

  Canada’s National Fair Trade Conference to Inspire Canadian Businesses to Lead the Future of Ethical Trade

  

  Toronto, ON – February 14-15, 2025 – The 10th National Fair Trade Conference, hosted by Fairtrade Canada, will convene business leaders, advocates, and changemakers at York University in Toronto on February 14-15, 2025. This milestone event will explore how Canadian businesses are at the forefront of fair trade innovation, strengthening ethical …
• 12 February

  THE LITTLE POTATO COMPANY EXPANDS MICROWAVE AND OVEN OR GRILL READY LINES WITH TRENDING FLAVORS

  

    Edmonton, Canada (February 12, 2025) – The Little Potato Company, the number one Little potato company in North America, is introducing two extensions to its popular Microwave Ready and Oven or Grill Ready product lines: A Little Hot Honey Microwave Ready Kit and A Little Garlic & Parmesan Oven …
• 12 February

  Save The Date April 3rd Patricia Montpetit Memorial Curling Funspiel

  

  Perfect for team-building and all ability levels from novice to pro, this is an opportunity to interact with retailers and other members of the vendor community. Keep an eye on the CFDE website and subscribe for more details. A “learn to Curl” and refresher session is included When: Thursday April …
• 12 February

  Peak Donuts launch at Fresh St. Market Vancouver House with 26 varieties

  

    Home grown B.C. based big Peak donut craze hits Vancouver’s Beach District with specialty creation for Valentine’s Day  February 11, 2025, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) traditional territory – A first for Vancouver, B.C.-based family-owned Fresh St. Market is now carrying its popular big Peak Donuts in the heart of the city …
• 11 February

  New product launch! Maison Riviera Launches Canada’s First Line of Upcycled Drinkable Yogurts

  

  SOREL-TRACY, QC, Feb. 11, 2025 /CNW/ – A pioneer in both dairy and plant-based trends since 1920, Maison Riviera continues to innovate with the launch of a brand-new product line set to hit grocery stores soon: Canada’s first and only drinkable yogurt made from upcycled ingredients and certified ©UPcycled. True to the company’s core …
• 11 February

  FRUIT LOGISTICA’s innovations and insights attract record attendance

  

  The official survey reveals a record positive response, highlighting a rise in the quality of trade visitors and an increase in successful business at the world’s leading trade show for the fresh fruit and vegetable business. Berlin was the place to do business last week, as more than 91,000 people from across …
• 10 February

  Statement from The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) on Canada-U.S. Trade Relations

  

  OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) is deeply concerned about the threat of tariffs on Canadian imports into the United States, despite the 30-day reprieve. These measures threaten the stability of Canada’s food system, disrupt vital trade flows, and risk increasing …