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September, 2024
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10 September
Ed Thompson appointment – Head of Sales – Canada – Vegpro International inc.
Ed Thompson Vegpro International is excited to announce that Ed Thompson has been promoted to Head of Sales Canada, effective September 9th, 2024. Vegpro is a Canadian leader in growing and packing of both commodity and value-added salads under the Fresh Attitude brand. “Ed’s business acumen and ability to grasp our customers’ challenges has allowed him …
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10 September
Can consumer-based altruism succeed at grocery stores?
Montreal’s 3 Paniers grocery store tests a new approach to pricing and social equity By Sylvain Charlebois Experimenting with consumer-based philanthropy at the grocery store level is an idea that fascinates both economists and social entrepreneurs. The idea of relying on consumers’ generosity and altruistic nature to help those in …
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10 September
Saputo Inc. Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (we, Saputo or the Company), today announced several leadership appointments that will support Carl Colizza who assumed the role of President and CEO on August 9, 2024. These appointments are effective immediately. Frank Guido Frank Guido has been appointed to …
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10 September
Forma Foods: A Pioneer in Plant-Based 3D Meat Printing
The startup has developed an innovative 3D printing technology, designed and patented by Mexican researchers, to produce animal-free meat products. Forma Food’s plant-based meat mimics not only muscle tissue but also fat and connective tissue. In addition to innovating, the company contributes to food efficiency, health care, sustainability and environmental …
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10 September
Will & Ingrid Willemsen Receive Inaugural Life Partners Designation from CFIG
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10 September
Tom Shurrie Receives CFIG’s 2024 Spirit of the Independent Award
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10 September
Tim Berman Receives Life Member Designation from CFIG
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10 September
Giancarlo Trimarchi of Vince’s Market Receives Life Member Designation from CFIG
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10 September
Convenience Stores Across Ontario Can Now Sell Beer, Wine, Cider and Ready-to-Drink Beverages
TORONTO — Starting today, all licensed convenience stores in Ontario can sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, marking the largest expansion of consumer choice and convenience in provincial alcohol sales since the end of prohibition almost 100 years ago. As of September 5, 4,187 convenience stores across Ontario are licensed …