SIAL Canada took place April 29 to May 1 at the Montreal Convention Centre in downtown Montreal. This year’s trade show featured more than 800 exhibitors from approximately 55 countries. The event typically draws in more than 23,000 food and beverage professionals in retail, foodservice and hospitality. SIAL Canada embodies …
Read More »Bimbo Canada Included in Forbes’ Canada’s Best Employers 2026 List
TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2026 /CNW/ – Bimbo Canada has been awarded on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, ranking the world-leading statistics portal and industry provider. The award list was announced on January 20, 2026, and can be viewed on the Forbes …
Read More »Datalogic Launches Smart Vision Suite for Retail: The Industry’s First All-in-One Embedded AI Software Solution for Real-Time Loss Prevention at Checkout
ZELLERS RETURNS WITH A FRESH START AND REVISED STORE CONCEPT, BRINGING BACK A CANADIAN CLASSIC
New Zellers concept will offer a smaller department store format with a curated assortment of men’s, women’s, and kids’ apparel, accessories, home, and seasonal products, and bring back the beloved Zeddy bear TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2025 /CNW/ – Beloved Canadian retailer Zellers is officially making its return, with a phased rollout plan to open new stores …
Read More »STONG’S MARKET OPENS NEW LOCATION IN SURREY, BC
Featuring a cafe, grab & go meals and local fresh produce in City Centre 4 building North Vancouver, October 15, 2025 – Stong’s Market is proud to announce the opening of our fourth location in Surrey, BC. The new concept store will focus on local, fresh and organic, while becoming an …
Read More »Canadians Call for Transparency on Gene Editing in Food
TORONTO – October 8, 2025: As Canada reviews national standards for food labelling, new research commissioned by the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) reveals that Canadians overwhelmingly want transparency when it comes to the use of gene editing in food. CHFA is a key stakeholder currently reviewing the National Standard for …
Read More »Canada Soccer Welcomes General Mills Canada as Official Partner
Cheerios, Nature Valley and Old El Paso join in celebrating Canada’s beautiful game from the field to the table TORONTO, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Soccer today announced a new partnership with General Mills Canada, uniting two champions of Canadian pride and community spirit in support of the …
Read More »Introducing Activia EXPERT: Canada’s Most Advanced Yogurt for Gut Health
Backed by 35+ years of global Activia research, this new product line features an exclusive blend of prebiotics and probiotics to help support digestive health TORONTO and BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Aug. 14, 2025 /CNW/ – Activia, the pioneer in gut health and the #1 doctor-recommended probiotic food and beverage brand* in Canada, proudly unveils Activia EXPERT—its most …
Read More »Same As It Never Was
ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD ANNOUNCES WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE SEVEN & I HOLDINGS DUE TO LACK OF ENGAGEMENT
Issues Letter to the Board of Directors of Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. LAVAL, QC, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Alimentation Couche-Tard (“Couche-Tard” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: ATD) announced today that it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (“Seven & i”) due to a lack of constructive engagement …
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