Sector
Beverages
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Circle K offering free beverages to healthcare workers and first responders
March 27, 2020, Laval, Que. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Circle K has announced that all its participating Canadian stores will offer free coffee, tea and Polar Pop (in any size) to healthcare workers and first responders –…
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Molson Coors beverage company taking action to protect workers
March 27, 2020, Montreal, Que. – Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced several initiatives aimed at protecting and supporting employees – including requiring employees to work from home if they are able, creating a new voluntary paid leave program, thank-you…
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Company launching Ayurvedic mushroom coffee line
March 26, 2020, Vancouver, B.C. – Flourish Mushroom Labs, a subsidiary of The Yield Growth Corp., has entered into a manufacturing agreement with Canadian Phytopharmaceuticals Corp. to begin production of its Ayurvedic mushroom coffee line. “Our Ayurvedic mushroom coffees are…
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An Open Letter to Canadians Regarding COVID-19 from Canada’s food and consumer product manufacturers
From the Food and Consumer Products of Canada: We know that the food and household goods we all choose feel more essential to daily life than ever before. Finding those products on store shelves is important to you, and safely…
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Distilleries producing hand sanitizers in light of COVID-19 crisis
A number of distilleries across Canada have switched from making gin, vodka and rye to mixing hand sanitizer in an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and its Walkerville Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery in…
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Retail Council backs expansion of delivery hours
March 20, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Retail Council of Canada (RCC) applauds the Ontario government’s announcement which allows retailers to temporarily deliver goods 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This will help to ensure essential items remain on…
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Loblaws CEO reassures shoppers “we have enough food”
Loblaws CEO Galen G. Weston issued a statement Monday following the announcement of the Canadian borders closing amid the spread of COVID-19. Weston reassured shoppers, who may have been worried when they saw “extraordinary numbers of people in stores, long…
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Starbucks Canada president responds to COVID-19 crisis
Starbucks Canada has responded to the COVID-19 crisis by moving all its stores to a “to go” model for at least two weeks. Seating has been removed at store locations but mobile-order-and-pay (MOP) and drive-thru lanes will still be open.…
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Tim Hortons clarifies policy on sick days
March 16, 2020, Toronton, Ont. – Axel Schwan, president of Tim Hortons Canada, has written an open letter to company staff and the public to clarify misconceptions regarding employee sick days in light of the coronavirus outbreak. “We take our…
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SIAL Canada postponed to August 5-7, 2020
The organizers of SIAL Canada have made the decision to postpone the food and beverage show due to concerns over COVID-19 and ordinances announced by the province of Quebec. The event will now be held August 5-7, 2020 at the Palais…
