Over 35 Additional Retail Locations in Ontario Now Carry Else Nutrition’s Ready-To-Drink Kids Shakes Alongside Toddler and Baby Cereal Lines VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC. (BABY) (BABYF) (0YL.F) (“Else” or the “Company”), is proud to announce a significant expansion of its plant-based nutrition products in Canada, which …
Read More »New Survey Reveals Canadians Love Frozen Veggies
Nearly half purchased frozen vegetables last month, while 85% have purchased them in the past year BROSSARD, QC, February 19, 2024 – To kick off the first-ever National Frozen Veggie Week (February 19-23), Nortera, a North American leader in vegetable processing, released today the results of a survey on Canadians’ relationship with …
Read More »Leading Change
Female representation in food is not just about achieving equality; it is a necessity for fostering growth and driving innovation By Carly Peters In 2002, I wrote an article for Western Grocer magazine called, “Breaking the Barriers: Successful women in the grocery industry use their knowledge to get ahead.” A …
Read More »Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods Celebrates a Decade of B Corp Certification With a Score of 100 Points
Leading Global Hemp Foods Brand Reinforces their Commitment to the Global B Corp Community NEW YORK and WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Manitoba Harvest, a pioneer and leader in hemp-based foods and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), proudly marks a decade of excellence as a …
Read More »Why Multi-Touchpoint, Omnichannel Retailing Must Prevail in Canada in 2024
There is no doubt the Canadian retail sector has undergone a monumental transformation over the past two years, fueled by the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global supply chain crisis. These seismic societal shifts have had a profound impact on Canadian consumer buying behaviors necessitating the rapid deployment …
Read More »KEURIG DR PEPPER CANADA APPOINTS VICE-PRESIDENT OF ITS COFFEE DIVISION
Jean-Philippe Leblanc joins Keurig Dr Pepper Canada as Vice-president of Coffee, effective December 4, 2023 Jean-Philippe Leblanc MONTREAL, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 – Keurig Canada Inc., doing business as Keurig Dr Pepper Canada (“KDP Canada”), is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jean-Philippe Leblanc as the Vice-president of Coffee, effective December 4, …
Read More »Something’s Rising at OKFD
30 Years and Growing! We have come a long way since 1994, when Philip Thornton and Kevin Fors launched OK Frozen Dough in Vernon, BC. As we get ready to celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2024, we have a new milestone to celebrate. We Are Expanding to Alberta! In 2024, …
Read More »Shrinkflation & Skimpflation – Inflation in Disguise
Have Canadian Consumers Caught on to This Age Old Industry Tactic? Inflation is probably a candidate for the “word of the year” in 2023. It’s the word that all of us – shoppers, brands and retailers would be happy to never have to speak again. Maybe to avoid speaking the …
Read More »Diversity, social impact and ethical food celebrated as BC Food & Beverage announces 2023 Award winners
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Read More »Stop by BOOTH 1907 & 1909 at GIC to embark on a hot sauce adventure!
This is a booth like no other – think of a glow-in-the-dark tasting bar where you can embark on a hot sauce adventure of the Western United States. A one-of-a-kind meet-and-greet experience that will ignite your taste buds with their fiery and diverse range of hot sauces perfect for our …
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