News Releases

August, 2024

• 19 August

  Feeling Good About Food Waste

  

  Ethical considerations on how you address store waste and how you decide what to stock By Carolyn Camilleri Food waste is one of the hottest topics in the grocery world. But it isn’t just about shrink — the costs associated with product loss. Rather, it is about what to do …
• 19 August

  ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD CONFIRMS FRIENDLY PROPOSAL SENT TO SEVEN & i HOLDINGS

  

  LAVAL, QC, Aug. 19, 2024 /CNW/ – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“Couche-Tard” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: ATD), a global leader in convenience and mobility, today confirms that it recently submitted a friendly, non-binding proposal to Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., (“Seven & i”). The Company is focused on reaching a mutually agreeable transaction …
• 19 August

  The Regina Food Bank teams up with BMO to fight food insecurity with Canada’s first at-scale choice model food bank – the BMO ASAHTOWIKAMIK Community Food Hub

  

  BMO ASAHTOWIKAMIK Community Food Hub enables clients to choose food that meets their unique dietetic and cultural needs REGINA, SK, Aug. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – The Regina Food Bank, in partnership with BMO, will today open Canada’s first at-scale choice model food bank in the heart of downtown Regina – the BMO ASAHTOWIKAMIK Community Food Hub. …
• 19 August

  Aldi set to displace ASDA as UK’s third biggest grocer in next five years, says GlobalData

  

  ASDA is at a critical juncture, facing a leadership challenge alongside labor disputes and a shrinking market share in an increasingly competitive retail landscape. Third-placed ASDA is under threat, as the grocer’s value proposition fails to resonate with consumers. Aldi is set to approach ASDA’s market share by 2027 and could overtake …
• 19 August

  Flow Beverage Corp. Introduces New Product Innovation: Flow Sparkling Mineral Spring Water

  

  Flow introduces first-to-market, exclusive aluminum bottle made from 70%+ recycled aluminum Flow expands its premium beverage line with the launch of Flow Sparkling Mineral Spring Water in unflavoured (“OG”) and three organic-certified flavours Toronto, Canada – August 13, 2024 – Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW;  OTCQX:FLWBF) (“Flow” or the “Company”) known for its commitment to …
• 14 August

  Addressing Skills Shortages in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

  

  OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In fast-growing Canadian cities, skills shortages are the most common employment challenge facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada. The analysis focused on Abbotsford-Mission, B.C., Halifax, N.S., Moncton, N.B., Oshawa, Ont., and Saskatoon, Sask., which saw …
• 13 August

  Instacart Brings Comprehensive Display Advertising Formats to Canada

  

  Danone Is First To Pilot the Instacart Suite of Display Ads  TORONTO, August 13 – Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a significant expansion of its advertising offerings in Canada with the launch of display ad formats. This move enhances the company’s robust advertising …
• 12 August

  McCafé® Introduces Compostable† Espresso Coffee Capsules for Nespresso®* Original Coffee Machines

  

  The new Espresso Coffee Capsules are designed for commercial composting in collaboration with TerraCycle®†  TORONTO, Monday August 12, 2024– McCafé® announces the launch of a new line of Espresso Coffee Capsules for use in Nespresso®* Original Coffee Machines. These capsules are commercially compostable through a program with TerraCycle®†. Crafted to …
• 12 August

  Saputo Announces Election of Directors

  

  MONTRÉAL, Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (Saputo or the Company) announces that the nominees listed in the management information circular dated June 6, 2024, were elected as directors of Saputo at the annual meeting of shareholders held on August 9, 2024. Each of the following ten …
• 12 August

  Lassonde Industries Inc. announces its Q2-2024 results

  

  Rougemont, QC, August 8, 2024 – Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) (“Lassonde” or the “Corporation”) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Financial Highlights:  Second quarters endedJune 29, 2024July 1, 2023∆(in millions of dollars, unless otherwise indicated)$$$Sales624.7579.445.3Gross profit175.7152.323.4Operating profit50.041.38.7Profit32.825.77.1Attributable to:Corporation’s shareholders33.525.18.4Non-controlling interests(0.7)0.7(1.4)EPS (in $)4.913.681.23Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)6,8226,822–Adjusted …