News Releases

August, 2024

• 12 August

  Saputo Announces Election of Directors

  

  MONTRÉAL, Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (Saputo or the Company) announces that the nominees listed in the management information circular dated June 6, 2024, were elected as directors of Saputo at the annual meeting of shareholders held on August 9, 2024. Each of the following ten …
• 12 August

  Lassonde Industries Inc. announces its Q2-2024 results

  

  Rougemont, QC, August 8, 2024 – Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) (“Lassonde” or the “Corporation”) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Financial Highlights:  Second quarters endedJune 29, 2024July 1, 2023∆(in millions of dollars, unless otherwise indicated)$$$Sales624.7579.445.3Gross profit175.7152.323.4Operating profit50.041.38.7Profit32.825.77.1Attributable to:Corporation’s shareholders33.525.18.4Non-controlling interests(0.7)0.7(1.4)EPS (in $)4.913.681.23Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)6,8226,822–Adjusted …
• 12 August

  Stretchflation is the latest threat to your grocery bill

  

  Stretchflation subtly deceives consumers by increasing product quantity a bit while raising prices even more By Sylvain Charlebois We are all familiar with “shrinkflation,” where the quantity of a product decreases while the price remains the same, and “shelflation,” where a product’s shelf life is compromised due to supply chain …
• 9 August

  Earn trust with millions and drive increased sales

  

  Western Grocer Magazine teams up with North America’s leading awards program.  Let’s cut to the chase – want to earn trust with millions of consumers and make your products fly off the shelves?  The Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Awards Program sponsored by Western Grocer Magazine is your secret weapon.  Here’s how the …
• 8 August

  Creating a Crispy Minis® Moon, on a Moonless Night? Enter Year 2 of “That’s Crispy”!

  

  Delicious or gluten-free, actress or astronaut – why not both? The brand returns with Annie Murphy to launch the next chapter of its crispiest campaign, reminding Canadians they don’t always need to choose between this or that. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 8, 2024 /CNW/ – The Crispy Minis brand and Annie Murphy are back with the second …
• 8 August

  Kabrita, the #1 Goat Milk Formula Brand Globally, Expands into Canada with the Launch of its Toddler Nutrition

  

  The science-backed and nutrient-rich toddler drink is the first and only product of its kind, now available in Canada on Amazon.ca. Toronto, ON – August 2024 – Kabrita, the leading provider of goat milk nutrition in the world, is pleased to announce its expansion into Canada with the launch of its highly-anticipated Goat Milk-Based …
• 8 August

  Lactalis Canada’s Yogourt Brands Support Kids Help Phone with Latest Iteration of “Snack, Give & Win” Back to School Campaign

  

  August 7, 2024 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader and subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is pleased to announce that its iÖGO, iÖGO nanö, Astro, Olympic and siggi’s yogourt brands have once again teamed up in support of Kids Help Phone with the annual “Snack, Give & Win” …
• 6 August

  AhoyLMS Launches StoreServe: A Low-Cost and Accessible AGCO-Approved Retail Liquor Training Program for Convenience, Big Box, and, Grocery Stores in Ontario

  

  Enhancing Compliance and Responsible Alcohol Sales through Affordable and User-Friendly Training TORONTO, Aug. 6, 2024 /CNW/ – AhoyLMS is excited to launch StoreServe, a low-cost, accessible retail liquor training program for convenience and grocery stores in Ontario. This innovative program is designed to help retailers satisfy the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario …
• 6 August

  Millions of Canadians Are Still Turning to Food Banks

  

  That staggering demand is playing out at food banks and other food programs across the country. The report found that, with the cost of living skyrocketing, food bank usage rose to its highest level since the survey started in 1989.The annual HungerCount report is based on surveys sent to food …
• 6 August

  New Labelling Requirements for Supplemented Foods to Come into Effect

  

  Most of us are familiar with vitamin and mineral supplements. But did you know that there are foods and drinks on the market called “supplemented foods”?These products have added ingredients, like vitamins, minerals and caffeine. Some can pose a risk to your health if you eat or drink too much …