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Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) announces that Food Network star and host, Carla Hall, will take the stage during IDDBA 2025. “Carla’s story of passion and belief that food connects us all is reflective of the people and industry IDDBA serves,” said Jeremy Johnson, …
February, 2025
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26 February
Colabor Group Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024
SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) (“Colabor” or the “Company”) reports its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2024. Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights: Sales increased by 3.2% to $202.6 million, compared to $196.3 million for the corresponding period …
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26 February
HIVE NATURALS & FIELD AGENT CANADA TO LAUNCH WORLD’S FIRST “HYBRID MERCHANDISING AGENCY”
Consumer Packaged Goods companies are consistently looking for innovative ways to ensure that their brands are executed properly at retail stores across Canada but are challenged by the high costs and lacklustre speed-of-execution of traditional merchandising companies. Today marks the launch of a game-changing approach to merchandising that leverages the …
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22 February
Chiquita to Showcase Sustainability Leadership and Innovative “Pop by Nature” Campaign at Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025
Key initiatives, new brand campaign and consumer-focused AI activations headline Chiquita’s participation Fort Lauderdale, FL – February 3, 2025 – Chiquita, the leading produce company, will return to Berlin’s Fruit Logistica, the world’s leading international trade fair for the produce industry. From February 5 to 7, Chiquita will take center stage …
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22 February
SIRHA FOOD UNVEILS SIRHA BAKE & SNACK, THE NEW INTERNATIONAL MEETING PLACE FOR FRENCH BAKERY AND SNACKING
On January 24th, during Sirha Lyon, GL events announced the acquisition of the Europain trade exhibition and the creation of Sirha Bake & Snack, in a strategic partnership with Ekip, the taste equipment specialists. The entire French Bakery and snacking export industry will meet from Sunday, January 18th to Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, …
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22 February
A new solution to grocery bag woes – Georgia Main Food Group launches first-ever Borrow a Bag program where it is guilt and hassle free if you forget your bag at home
Plastic bags are out, and Paper is a real problem, Borrow a Bag reduces waste and headache for shoppers February 18, 2025, hən̓̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh traditional territory / Burnaby, B.C. – If there is one thing consumers can all relate to it is the anxious feeling of realizing you’ve forgotten one …
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19 February
Loblaw expects to invest $10 billion into the Canadian economy over the next five years, including $2.2 billion in 2025
This year, Loblaw will build and open 80 new stores, and create thousands of jobs in communities across Canada February 19, 2025 – Brampton, ON – Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L, “Loblaw” or the “Company”), Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, announced today it will invest $2.2 billion into the Canadian economy …
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19 February
Colabor Group Inc. Announces an Agreement to Acquire Certain Assets of Alimplus
SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) (“Colabor” or the “Company“) announces today the signature of an agreement to acquire the food distribution assets of Alimplus Inc. (“Alimplus“), operating under the name Mayrand Plus, and all of the issued and outstanding shares of Tout-Prêt …
