CALGARY, AB, April 12, 2024 /CNW/ – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (“Calgary Co-op“) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last night, and is pleased to share its 2023 Financial Results, Annual Report, and the results of the 2024 Director Election. Board of Directors Three directors have been elected to the board to serve a three-year …
Read More »Else Nutrition Increases Canadian Market Penetration with Premier Ontario Retail Partner
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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