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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is cracking down on grocery stores that promote imported food as Canadian. So far this year, the federal food regulator has issued two fines to Loblaw-owned grocery stores for this type of violation. The CFIA is also investigating Canadian labelling and advertising practices at …
March, 2026
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20 March
Plant-based Beverage Market to Reach US$71.8 Billion by 2032 Expands Amid Health and Sustainability Trends – Persistence Market Research
LONDON, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The global plant-based beverage market is growing rapidly, valued at around US$29.4 billion in 2025 and projected to reach US$71.8 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 13.6% in the coming years. This expansion is driven by rising consumer interest in lactose-free diets, vegan lifestyles, and sustainable food …
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17 March
Barcodes a Thing of the Past?
Barcodes have begun disappearing from supermarket shelves as retailers trial technology set to replace them. The zebra-striped labels are in the process of being phased out in favour of new, square-shaped QR codes in a move that could put an end to squinting at tiny product labels and accidentally buying …
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17 March
Canada Packers appoints Amy Hastings as SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Canada Packers is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Hastings as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective March 23rd, as the company continues executing its strategy to become the global standard in sustainable pork. Hastings brings more than 15 years of experience leading legal and governance …
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16 March
Farm Boy Expands in Northern Ontario with New Collingwood Location
Farm Boy blends Collingwood’s local character with the fresh-market experience customers know and love COLLINGWOOD, ON (March 16, 2026) – Farm Boy, one of Ontario’s fastest-growing fresh-market retailers, announces the opening of its new Collingwood store at 39 Huron Street on March 26, 2026. The Collingwood location will become Farm Boy’s …
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16 March
Seven million pounds of food diverted from waste in 2025 thanks to FoodHero
Canadian company releases its latest impact report, highlighting the rise of a collective movement to rethink the way we consume food. MONTREAL, March 16, 2026 /CNW/ – FoodHero, a Canadian company and pioneer in sustainable food commerce, today released its latest Impact Report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. The …
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14 March
Italpasta Wins 1st Place for Best Pasta at the 2026 Chatelaine Pantry Awards
Brampton, ON – March 11, 2026 – Italpasta is proud to announce that its Artisan Radiatori has been awarded 1st Place in the Best Pasta category at the 2026 Chatelaine Pantry Awards, an esteemed recognition program celebrating the most exceptional food products available to Canadian consumers. In addition to Italpasta’s …
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14 March
CPG EXPO – April 17–19, 2026
Join industry professionals at the CPG EXPO, a trade show for the consumer packaged goods industry taking place at the BMO Centre in Calgary. This industry-only event brings together founders, brands, retailers, distributors, and service providers for networking, product discovery, and business growth. The show floor will feature brands showcasing …
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14 March
Anuga FoodTec 2027 reports early booking record – two thirds of the area already allotted
+++ High booking status +++ Top returnee rate +++ International key players on board +++ Anuga FoodTec is sending a strong signal to the international food and beverage industries: two thirds of the exhibition area for 2027 have already been allotted. Never before have we received so many area reservations …
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10 March
Did you get your ticket yet?
🎟️ Tickets are over 50% sold out — get yours today! Calgary Food & Drug Executives Get Your Curling Game On! Are you ready to have some fun while supporting a great cause? Our annual curling event is just around the corner. This fun social networking event provides the opportunity …