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Loblaw Companies donates $5 M in gift cards for vulnerable Canadians
Loblaw Companies Limited is providinng $5 million in gift cards to certain food banks and community charities to help support Canada's most vulnerable people. It is providing the gift cards to Food…
Federal government commits $100 M to address food insecurity
The Government of Canada has committed to a $100 million investment to improve access to food for Canadians facing food insecurity because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Many Canadians rely…
Egg Farmers of Canada donates $25,000 to Food Banks of Canada
Egg Farmers of Canada is donating $25,000 to Food Banks Canada as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a deep impact on Canadians across the country. Amid this crisis, Food Banks Canada launched a…
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Chicken Farmers of Canada unveils new logo
Chicken Farmers of Canada is launching a new logo, one that revitalizes its corporate look and…
Shoppers Drug Mart offers free mental health…
Shoppers Drug Mart is making peace of mind a little more accessible to Canadians as they struggle…
Kroger sales up 30%
Kroger Co. sales surged about 30 per cent in March as consumers cleared off shelves in the U.S. in…
Dollarama Q4, fiscal 2020: profits up, suspends…
Dollarama reported growth for its fourth quarter and fiscal 2020 with comparable store sales growth…
IGA and Fresh St. Market in B.C. partner with…
IGA and Fresh St. Market are joining forces to help Girl Guides of Canada sell thousands of unsold…
Message from TC Transcontinental
TC Transcontinental has been designated an essential service due to its role in the CPG food…
Retail Council cancels spring events, moves…
The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) has cancelled all of its Spring events and postponed the STORE…
Walmart considering private equity bids for ASDA
Walmart is moving ahead with the sale of Asda, the U.K. supermarket chain it owns. According to…
PepsiCo expands energy drink offering with…
PepsiCo Inc.'s $3.85 billion acquisition last week of Rockstar Energy Beverages is in sync with…
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Zanelle Hough joins Nature Fresh Farms
Zanelle Hough is the new retail sales account manager at Nature Fresh Farms Sales. She…
Mondelez Canada names Julie Sirois VP Sales
Julie Sirois, the new vice president of sales at Mondelez Canada, has more than two…
Sandra Kabat new VP of sales at CHFA
Sandra Kabat has joined the Canadian Health Food Association as vice president of sales.…
Judy Sharpe promoted to VP events, member engagement at CHFA
Judy Sharpe has been promoted to vice president of events and member engagement for the…
Garry Senecal to depart Loblaw Companies Limited
Garry Senecal, chief customer officer at Loblaw Companies Limited, has announced he is…
Franco Vieni named chief operating officer at Marsham International
Franco Vieni has been named chief operating offier at Marsham International Food Broker.…
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Getting Fresh with Longo's Mimmo Franzone
Mimmo Franzone, director, produce and floral at Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, recipient of the Grocery Business Cutting Edge Innovator in Produce award.
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Walkers Limited Edition Shortbread Rounds & Displays
Walkers is introducing Limited Edition shortbread rounds in cartons and displays to celebrate 40 years in Canada. Distinctive Maple Leaf decoration and packaging will celebrate Canada as the brands second largest export market, supported by a strong social…
Dairy-Free Liberté
The Taste Liberté is the company’s first plant-based offering made with coconut for a thick and creamy texture. Available in three flavours: plain, vanilla and raspberry. Dairy-Free Liberté
Sweet by Nature
Introducing Light & Free, a new brand of ultrafiltered yogurt, made using a unique process that ultimately leaves 4 g of sugar and 8 g of protein per serving. Available in five flavour combinations. danoneyogurt.ca
Now Available: Canada's first and only keto certified coconut chips and school approved trail mix
Healthy Crunch’s Keto Certified Coconut Chips are available in ten unique flavours, while School Approved Allergen free, new snack size Trail Mix is available in seven flavours healthycrunch.ca
European Perfection; any way you slice it
Introducing Schneiders’ European Charcuterie deli meats are made by following authentic…
KIND PLUS = Meal Replacement
Twenty-five per cent larger than regular KIND Bars, KIND Plus was introduced to fulfill…
Low-sugar, high-fibre coconut snack
Naked Coconuts are a healthy snack that is low in sugar, gluten-free and high in fibre…
Orville Redenbacher celebrates 50th anniversary
Orville Redenbacher, a Conagra Brands product, is celebrating 50 years of serving popcorn…
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