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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 …
August, 2024
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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 …
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6 August
NEW GRADUATES POISED TO TRAIN WOMEN TO PREPARE TO MEET FOOD SYSTEM INVESTORS
Nanaimo, BC, July 16, 2024 — The recent graduation of 10 women as trainers from the intensive InvestorQ&A program represents a critical step forward for Canadian businesswomen in the food industry who, like most women entrepreneurs, have been blocked from accessing investment capital. At a time when global food systems …
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6 August
Shifting Labour Demands in Canada’s Agri-Food Sector
OTTAWA, July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One-third of jobs in the agriculture sector and one-fifth of jobs in the food and beverage manufacturing sector are at risk of automation within the next decade, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. “Automation and digital technologies are revolutionizing Canada’s agri-food sector, …
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6 August
Same-Day Delivery gets faster in Canada – from click to doorstep in as fast as 7 hours with a new 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. delivery window
by Eva Lorenz, Country Manager, Amazon Canada Prime members within the Greater Toronto Area, Southwestern Ontario, and Metro Vancouver can now enjoy faster Same-Day Delivery. Introducing new overnight delivery options, which allow Prime members in these areas to place orders as late as midnight and have them on their doorstep …
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6 August
Amazon is delivering at its fastest speeds ever for Prime members globally
So far this year, more than 5 billion items have arrived the same or next day globally—a new record Amazon hit its fastest Prime delivery speeds ever so far this year around the world, with more than 5 billion items arriving the same or next day globally—an increase of more …
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6 August
TRADITIONAL MEDICINALS ANNOUNCES NEW CEO, JOE STANZIANO
Joe Stanziano ROHNERT PARK, Calif., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Traditional Medicinals®, the leading botanical wellness company and Certified B Corp, today formally introduced Joe Stanziano as its new Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned executive in the CPG industry, Stanziano joins the Traditional Medicinals team after a 27-year career at The J.M. …
July, 2024
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30 July
Lactalis Canada Wins Second International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Award
July 29, 2024 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, was recognized with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Award – in the Audio/Visual category for the company’s 2023 Year-in-Review …
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30 July
Above Food Provides Business Update
Combination of strategic transactions expected to provide approximately US$16.7 million of incremental capital to fund future growth and to improve net leverage Management will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. ET REGINA, Saskatchewan, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Above Food Ingredients Inc. (Nasdaq: ABVE, ABVE.W) (“Above Food” …
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30 July
Farm Boy Launches ‘nourish to flourish’ Initiative: Supporting Meal Programs and Fostering Food Literacy Initiatives in Ontario Schools
Flagship Charitable Program provides grants, resources and programming investments to schools OTTAWA, ON, July 29, 2024 /CNW/ – Farm Boy, a leading Ontario fresh food retailer, is thrilled to announce, ‘nourish to flourish’, a new initiative aimed at supporting school food programs and nurturing food literacy among students across the province. Developed in …