News Releases

July, 2024

• 22 July

  PBFC Advisory Board Leadership Changes

  

  Plant Based Foods of Canada (PBFC) Announces Changes to Advisory Board Leadership Plant-Based Foods of Canada (PBFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Oxley as its new Advisory Board Chair. Jeremy is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in marketing, sales, and general management among some …
• 22 July

  Bon A-pet-treat! A Consumer Survey of Canadian Pet Owners 🐱🐶

  

  We were curious about the trends with Canadian consumers when it comes to the care of their furry friends, so we recently surveyed 431 pet owners to find out how much they’re spending, what they’re spending it on, and where they’re spending it! Want to get all the details? Click below …
• 22 July

  KP Tissue to Release its Financial Results and those of Kruger Products Inc. for the Second Quarter of 2024

  

  MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KP Tissue Inc. (“KPT”) (TSX:KPT), which holds an interest in Kruger Products Inc. will release the financial results for KPT and Kruger Products Inc. for the second quarter of 2024 on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 before the market opens. KPT will hold …
• 22 July

  Lactalis Canada Announces Appointment of Jean-Yann Bucaille as Vice President of Information Technology

  

  July 15, 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 Jean-Yann Bucaille to the position of Vice President, Information Technology, effective July 15, 2024.   Jean-Yann will …
• 22 July

  Keurig Dr Pepper Canada selects Calgary region for its new distribution centre in Western Canada

  

  Keurig Dr Pepper Canada takes over 100,000 sq. ft. of XTL Group’s new distribution centre to support growth and enhance customer service in Western Canada Balzac, Alberta, July 22, 2024 – Keurig Canada Inc., doing business as Keurig Dr Pepper Canada (KDP Canada), announced today an expansion of its distribution capabilities …
• 12 July

  MCCAIN FOODS AND CHEF BEAU MACMILLAN HONOR BELOVED CHICAGO-AREA RESTAURANT FOR NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY

  

  The Peanut Gallery in Lake Forest recognized with a fry bouquet and $20,000 reward for its commitment to customers and community.     Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. (July 11, 2024) — McCain Foods, a leading supplier of innovative frozen potato and appetizer products, is celebrating National French Fry Day on July 12 by introducing …
• 12 July

  Canada’s Path to Prosperity

  

  OTTAWA, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada must unlock private sector investment and foster a more competitive business environment to enhance productivity growth and secure long-term prosperity, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. “Canada’s productivity has lagged behind its peers for years, but with the recent steep downturns …
• 12 July

  Three Strategies for Retailers to Leverage to Mitigate Against Negative Front-Of-Package Perceptions

  

  Aaron Skelton By Aaron Skelton, President & CEO, CHFA In 2022, Health Canada announced that, as of January 1, 2026, food manufacturers and brands that sell pre-packaged foods that exceed a minimum threshold of saturated fat, sugars, and sodium will be required to have a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition symbol. Countries …
• 12 July

  WK Kellogg Co to Host Conference Call on August 6

  

  BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WK Kellogg Co (NYSE: KLG) announced today that it will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. EDT, to discuss the company’s financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and provide an operational update, including indications regarding the performance and outlook of …
• 12 July

  Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports June Sales Results and Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Plans for Membership Fee Increase

  

  07/10/2024 DOWNLOAD(OPENS IN NEW WINDOW) ISSAQUAH, Wash., July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: COST) today reported net sales of $24.48 billion for the retail month of June, the five weeks ended July 7, 2024, an increase of 7.4 percent from $22.78 billion …