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International recycling leader champions innovative solutions to address the plastic crisis TORONTO, Ontario (July 10, 2024) –– According to Earth Action, nearly 70 million tons of plastic will enter the environment this year. With Plastic Free July in full swing, TerraCycle invites individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities to be part of the solution …
July, 2024
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12 July
Lactalis Canada Announces Appointment of Ronan Lostanlen as Vice President of Manufacturing – Dairy Food Group
July 12, 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, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronan Lostanlen to the position of Vice President, Manufacturing – Dairy Food Group (DFG). In this …
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12 July
T&T Supermarché and Marché de Nuit Asiatique Join Forces Again for Montreal’s Largest Asian Night Market
MONTREAL, July 12, 2024 /CNW/ – T&T Supermarché, a leading Asian grocery chain, is thrilled to announce its exciting collaboration with Marché de Nuit Asiatique for the highly anticipated annual Asian night market in Montréal. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering an unforgettable experience for all …
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9 July
GoodLeaf Farms Names Andy O’Brien New President and CEO
Outgoing CEO Barry Murchie will transition to a role on the GoodLeaf Farms Board of Directors GUELPH, Ont. — GoodLeaf Farms is pleased to announce Andy O’Brien as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Barry Murchie, who is transitioning to a role on the company’s Board of Directors. …
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9 July
Walmart Canada Introduces Sensory-Friendly Hours in Stores Across Canada to Create a More Inclusive Shopping Experience for Canadians
Walmart Canada is proud to announce the launch of sensory-friendly hours in stores across Canada. As part of Walmart Canada’s commitment to create a more inclusive shopping experience for all, these dedicated hours aim to make shopping our stores accessible to customers who may experience sensory overload by providing a …
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9 July
Becel® Kind Hearts Fund Spreads Kindness through $500,000 donation to Second Harvest to fight food insecurity
TORONTO, July 9, 2024 /CNW/ – Becel® Kind Hearts Fund announced its partnership with and $500,000 donation to Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization. Becel Kind Hearts Fund’s annual donation spreads kindheartedness by supporting local charities that get food onto the plates of Canadians faced with food insecurity. Second Harvest anticipates …
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8 July
Smartphones in Retail: From Distraction to Essential Business Tool
In today’s retail landscape, smartphones are no longer a workplace distraction; they are indispensable tools. A recent study found that the percentage of automated associate tasks is expected to triple by 2025 (19% to 62%) for grocery/general merchandise retailers. This shift is largely due to technological advancements transforming mobile devices …
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8 July
No Frills Launches Small Format Store in Toronto’s Liberty Village
Smaller store, more ways to save July 4, 2024 (Brampton, ON)— No Frills, Canada’s popular hard discount grocery retailer, today announced the opening of its second small format (on average 10,000 sq feet or less) store in the city, this time in Toronto’s Liberty Village neighbourhood. The new location at 42 …
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8 July
NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS MAJOR CONCERNS OVER MICROPLASTICS AMONG PACKAGING EXPERTS IN THE FMCG SECTOR
– FMCG businesses prepared to pay more for proven, environmentally friendly materials – – Innovative polymer Hydropol breaks down without forming harmful microplastics – A comprehensive new study1 by Aquapak, ‘FMCG flexible packaging: accelerating the move from plastic to paper’, based on research with 100 UK packaging experts responsible for …
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8 July
Ecommerce Industry is Slowing Down; Annual Growth Rate to Drop 3x to 4.6% in 2029
For the first time in its history, the global ecommerce industry is expected to gross over $4 trillion in revenue, nearly 15% more than in 2023. Although the convenience of buying products on the go continues to drive double-digit market growth, that will change in the next five years. According …