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Three Farmers Foods in SK receives funding to expand
Saskatoon-based Three Farmers Foods, maker of pulse snacks, has received C$2.65M in funding led by Golden Opportunities Fund and Export Development Canada. The round of investment will fund the Company’s strategic growth plan. Three Farmers was founded on the belief…
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Flow Water set to debut on the public market, raising CAD$30 Million
Flow Water has entered into letter of intent to complete a going-public transaction. Flow Water is a premium spring water company with a diversified line of wellness-oriented beverage products sold online and at retailers throughout North America. Flow’s premium spring…
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BC-based Silver Hills Bakery introduces four new sprouted organic loaves
Silver Hills Bakery, a leader in sprouted products, announces the addition of four new organic sprouted breads to its product lineup: Full Seed Ahead, Oat So Lovely, Farmer Fife and Wheat & Greet. Continuing Silver Hills’ mission to offer plant-powered…
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Nabati Foods in Edmonton set to expand production of plant-based desserts and other products
Edmonton, AB-based Nabati Foods, a plant-based food tech company offering whole, natural, plant-based foods for health conscious consumers, is offering a private placement financing for gross proceeds of up to $4,000,000. Nabati is set to expand in the production of…
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Heart-shaped Cheerios for National Heart Health Month
General Mills Canada announces the return of happy heart shapes to Canada’s favourite Cheerios flavours hitting shelves February 1, 2021. To raise awareness for Heart Health Month, the brand will switch out its iconic “O’s” to limited-edition happy heart shapes.…
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Smarties – the first global confectionery brand to switch to recyclable paper packaging
Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide. This represents a transition of 90% of the Smarties range, as 10% was previously already packed in recyclable paper packaging. Smarties is the first global confectionery brand…
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WeCook, Quebec-based maker of fresh, ready-to-eat, home-delivered meals, expands
WeCook, Quebec’s leader in fresh, ready-to-eat, home-delivered meals, is proud to announce a $7-million round of financing that will accelerate its growth in Quebec and Ontario. The financing was led by Desjardins Capital, which, for the second time in a…
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Danone Canada signs the Canada Plastics Pact
Danone Canada is now a signatory of the Canada Plastics Pact (CPP). Through this commitment, and as a founding member of the Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT), which will join forces with the CPP as an implementation partner, Danone is reinforcing…
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Kraft Dinner releases limited-edition ‘Pink Candy’ KD for Valentine’s Day
After launching Pumpkin Spice Mac & Cheese in October, Kraft is now launching a limited-edition Candy KD for Valentine’s Day. Made with the iconic cheesy taste Canadians know and love, exclusive pink Candy KD features hints of sweet, sweet candy.…
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New trade market opportunities for Ontario Food Suppliers – webinar coming
Ernie Hardeman, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, says that Ontario is expanding efforts to help open doors to international markets and attract foreign investment for the sector. “Following on some of the outreach I led last fall…
