News Releases

February, 2025

• 10 February

  January CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Drop From Busy December But Strong Gains Year Over Year

  

  WASHINGTON, February 10, 2025 – Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday month before but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Consumers pulled back in January, taking a …
• 9 February

  Ferrara Launches NERDS® Gummy Clusters™ Berry in Canada

  

  TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2025 /CNW/ –  is excited to announce the launch of NERDS® Gummy Clusters™ Berry in Canada. Launching in tandem with the NERDS annual Big Game commercial, this new flavour delivers a multi-sensorial combination of crunchy and gummy in every bite, perfect for candy lovers. The award-winning candy is now …
• 9 February

  Innovation Awards 2025: the winners of the FLIA and FLIA Technology have been announced

  

  The most prestigious international prize in the fruit trade goes to the Onix orange and Croptimus, an innovative image analysis technology. The prestigious FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Awards (FLIA) were presented today at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. Trade visitors to the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business voted for …
• 9 February

  More Love, Less Waste: TerraCycle Helps Americans Have a Sustainable Valentine’s Day

  

  TORONTO, ON (February 6, 2025) –– With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Canadians consume three times more candy each February, creating a surge of extra plastic packaging—from heart-shaped chocolate boxes to candy wrappers—that can’t be recycled through curbside programs. International recycling leader TerraCycle is showing Canadians there’s a better way to keep the …
• 9 February

  Canadian Snacks Trailblazer Made with Local Reaffirms Unwavering Commitment to Local Sourcing Amid Trade Tensions

  

  Dartmouth, NS (February 4, 2025) — As international trade relations create uncertainty for Canadian businesses, Made with Local, a trailblazing sustainable snack foods company, stands as a beacon of Canadian resilience and local economic support. Founded on the principle of strengthening local food systems, the company continues to demonstrate how …
• 9 February

  RBC and Pattison Food Group Launch More Rewards RBC Visa Credit Cards

  

  The no annual fee More Rewards RBC Visa and More Rewards RBC Visa Infinite cards will accelerate grocery value and offer exclusive everyday savings to customers in Western Canada   VANCOUVER, B.C., Feb. 5, 2025 — Today, RBC and Pattison Food Group (PFG) announced the launch of two new credit cards: More Rewards …
• 9 February

  Introducing the 2025 CFDE Board

  

  Introducing the 2025 Board Members President – Leanne Sears I V.P. Director of Finance – Frank Gallucci Director of Memberships – Mandi Zolkowski Director of Communications – Stuart Gannon Directors of Special Events – Golf – Don Krezanski & Allison Fairfield Director of Special Events – Santa Cause – Jeff Shevchuck Directors …
• 9 February

  One of America’s Top-Selling Candy Products Is Now Available in Canada

  

  TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2025 /CNW/ –  is excited to announce the launch of NERDS® Gummy Clusters™ Berry in Canada. Launching in tandem with the NERDS annual Big Game commercial, this new flavour delivers a multi-sensorial combination of crunchy and gummy in every bite, perfect for candy lovers. The award-winning candy is now …
• 9 February

  UMYUM FOOD INC SUCCESSFULLY CLOSES $6MILLION RAISE TO ESTABLISH THEIR CLEAN-LABEL PLANTBASED FOOD PLATFORM

  

  VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 5, 2025 /CNW/ – UMYUM Food Inc, the creators of beautifully delicious food experiences that just happen to be plant based, today announced the successful close of their capital raise. The $6M investment will support the brand’s pursuit as a leading innovator in the food space. It will …
• 9 February

  Sorry Americano, It’s Canadiano Now! Kicking Horse Coffee Rallies Canadian Coffee Shops to Showcase National Pride

  

  Kicking Horse Coffee invites Canadian cafés to rename their Americanos to something a little nicer –  Canadianos INVERMERE, BC, Feb. 6, 2025 /CNW/ – As Canadian pride surges nationwide, Kicking Horse Coffee is igniting a movement to redefine how Canadians enjoy their coffee. The Kicking Horse Coffee Café in Invermere, BC has always …