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NEW BREMEN, Ohio (May 21, 2024) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, today announced the availability of the Crown SP 1500 Series order picker. The lift truck introduces innovative design features, such as the industry’s first mid-platform window and industry-leading lift and lower speeds, …
May, 2024
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21 May
Morningstar DBRS Confirms Loblaw Companies Limited at BBB (high), Stable
DBRS Limited (Morningstar DBRS) confirmed the Issuer Rating, the Medium-Term Notes credit rating, and the Debentures credit rating of Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw or the Company) at BBB (high). Morningstar DBRS also confirmed Loblaw’s Second Preferred Shares credit rating at Pfd-3 (high). All trends remain Stable. KEY CREDIT RATING CONSIDERATIONSThe …
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21 May
Bel Group Canada Donates Close to $200,000 Worth of Nutritious Products to Food Banks Canada’s After the Bell Program
The company continues to fight against food waste and food insecurity Montreal, May 15, 2024 – Bel Group Canada is proud to announce a donation of close to $200,000 worth of products to Food Banks Canada’s After the Bell program. This contribution underscores the company’s commitment to fighting food waste and …
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21 May
Staying True
Freson Bros. stays true to their roots, their brand, and the food their customers love with a brand-new store in Edmonton’s Glenora neighbourhood By Carolyn Camilleri The building that houses the new Freson Bros. store in Edmonton’s Glenora neighbourhood has an interesting connection to the founding family’s history. As Doug …
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21 May
The OREO Brand collaborates with Lucasfilm to Launch New Special Edition Star Wars™ Cookie Packs
Are fans destined to join the dark side or the light side? The only way to discover your destiny is by opening a pack of Star Wars™ OREO Cookies! TORONTO, May 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, the OREO brand, in collaboration with Lucasfilm, announced the release of Special Edition Star Wars™ OREO Cookies. The two iterations …
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21 May
Loblaw to Support the Grocery Code of Conduct
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. said it’s ready to sign on to the grocery code of conduct, a major milestone for an agreement several years in the making. The grocery code of conduct is a voluntary, industry-led initiative to provide guidelines for fair dealings between grocery retailers and their suppliers. Proponents of …
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15 May
Trade Show to Highlight 100% B.C. Brands
On May 9, 2024 in The PNE Forum (Vancouver) Good to Grow held its 6th annual From the Ground Up Trade Show. The only 100% B.C. trade show that connects local food and beverage brands at all stages of business to multi-channel buyers, distributors, brokers, chefs, media, and other food …
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15 May
Saputo Inc. Announces CEO Transition
Lino A. Saputo to assume Executive Chair of the Board as part of transition out of President and CEO role; President and COO (North America) Carl Colizza to become President and CEO of Saputo Inc. Lino A. Saputo MONTRÉAL, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (we, …
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15 May
Calgary Food & Drug Executives 2024 Golf Classic – REGISTER TODAY!
Calgary Food & Drug Executives is happy to invite you to our 49th Annual CFDE Golf Classic at D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club! CFDE Members/Trade Guests – $285Non CFDE Members – $325 For Golf & Dinner Dinner Only – $75 Hole Sponsorships – $150 (includes signage on hole) Prize donations accepted …
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14 May
Lactalis Canada Launches Enjoy! – A New Plant-Based Brand for Canadians
New line includes nutritious and delicious, high-protein oat, almond and hazelnut beverages May 13, 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, today announced the launch of its new …