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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premium better-for-you chocolate brand Chocxo today announced it received top honors at the 17th annual Rise Awards Night this past week, hosted by BC Food & Beverage. The celebratory event acknowledges creativity, resilience, and community impact within British Columbia’s food and beverage …
December, 2024
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9 December
Will your grocery bills spike in 2025?
Predicting food prices is no easy task, but the Food Price Report has a strong track record of accuracy By Sylvain Charlebois The 15th annual Food Price Report, set to be released on Dec. 5 by four major Canadian universities – Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of …
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3 December
Conagra Brands Canada Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers
One of North America’s leading food companies is recognized for its remarkable community involvement, exceptional training and development and more MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 3, 2024 /CNW/ – Conagra Brands Canada, a leading innovation-driven food company, has been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers in 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. “We’re continuing to …
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3 December
Victory in the Fight for Canadians’ Access to Natural Health Products: Bill C-368 Passes Committee Stage, Moves to Third Reading in the House of Commons
OTTAWA, ON – December 2, 2024: Last week, Bill C-368 successfully advanced through the committee stage in the House of Commons—a critical milestone in safeguarding Canadians’ access to natural health products (NHPs). This achievement is a key component of the Canadian Health Food Association’s (CHFA’s) Save Our Supplements campaign, which aims to …
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3 December
NEW STEMS BY STONG’S MARKET OPENS LOCATION IN NORTH VANCOUVER, BCv
New free-standing store features fresh bouquets, tropical plants, giftware and workshops North Vancouver, December 2nd, 2024 – Stong’s Market is proud to announce that our free-standing STEMS floral location is now open. The new store has a focus on fresh custom bouquets, succulents, tropical plants and beautiful giftware. As a leading …
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2 December
Crafting Holiday Promotions that Truly Connect with Consumers
By Jim Sills, CEO, ClearDemand Promotions remain the primary motivator for driving foot traffic in grocery retail. The right promotions during the holidays capture larger higher-margin baskets while creating positive, long-lasting impressions on shoppers. The holiday season is a time for gathering–whether it’s family around the table, friends sharing a …
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2 December
YOUR INVITATION TO INFLUENCE CANADA’S HALAL FUTURE
Shape the future of halal in Canada Over the past five years, Halal Expo Canada has proudly connected mainstream retailers with our exhibitors, helping expand halal sections in grocery stores and restaurants across the country. Together, we’ve educated thousands about the halal lifestyle and supported businesses in achieving certification, …
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2 December
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 • VOLUME 110, NO.6 In this Issue 19 Comfort Classics Made Even Better New product options in the pasta and sauce categories provide shoppers with exciting new choices that align with trends. 25 Eastern Delights The Asian food category remains a powerful retail mainstay. 31 Buy Local Retailers …
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2 December
Introducing Faba: A Sustainable Powdered Aquafaba Egg Substitute
Happy Dance introduces Faba, a revolutionary powdered aquafaba product upcycled from the liquid generated during its hummus production. This byproduct, often discarded, is transformed into a versatile, shelf-stable powder that serves as an excellent plant-based egg substitute for baking, cocktails, and more. With nearly 60% of food wasted annually in …
