Sector
Beverages
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Dixon’s introduces new gin made from blackthorn berries
July 10, 2020, Guelph, Ont. – With a nod to the past and an eye on the future, Dixon’s Distilled Spirits has introduced Wicked Blueberry Gin. Inspired by old-time sloe gin – a reddish-purple liqueur made from sloe drupes (blackthorn…
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The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old returns to Canada
July 9, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – The Macallan has announced the return of Sherry Oak 12 Years Old to the Canadian market. The award-winning, single malt whisky will be available in liquor stores nationwide in time for the summer season.…
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LCBO requires customers to follow municipal bylaws regarding use of masks
July 8, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – LCBO has announced that customers will be required to follow municipal bylaws or orders requiring face coverings when inside stores. LCBO will not be making masks available for customer use, the company said in…
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Beverage container recycling system being modernized in B.C.
July 7, 2020, Burnaby, B.C. – Return-It has announced a broad suite of innovations aimed at modernizing British Columbia’s beverage container recycling system to make it easier and more convenient to recycle. The initiatives reflect feedback from consumers and put…
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Spritz sales will benefit B.C. hospitality foundation
July 7, 2020, Vancouver, B.C. – Canadian import agent Univins and Spirits is donating $1 from the sale of every four-pack of Lulu Spritz sold until Aug. 1, up to a maximum of $5,000, to the BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF).…
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Survey shows restaurants are still losing money and need help
July 7, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – The majority of foodservice businesses across the country are still operating at a loss and could take at least a year to return to profitability, according to a new survey from Restaurants Canada. “Restaurateurs…
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Gateway Casinos re-opening restaurants in B.C.
July 6, 2020, Burnaby, B.C. – Gateway Casinos & Entertainment is re-opening its restaurants, including signature brands like Atlas Steak + Fish and Match Eatery & Public House. Over the past weeks, Gateway has been phasing the re-opening of Match…
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Penticton winery sold to Mayert family
July 6, 2020, Penticton, B.C. – TIME Winery, Evolve Cellars, and McWatters Collection have been sold to Five Vines Cellars, the private family-owned business of Ron and Shelley Mayert. “The McWatters’ longstanding reputation is irreplaceable, and we will always honour…
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Ontario distillery wins gold at international spirits competition
July 3, 2020, Collingwood, Ont. – Heretic Spirits Gin #1 was awarded a gold medal at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). As a gold medal winner, Gin #1 was the top ranking among all Ontario entries in…
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Ethanol-free botanical extracts released by Kerry
July 3, 2020, Nass, Ire. – Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has released Botanicals Collection ZERO, a range of high-quality, authentic botanical extracts – containing zero per cent ethanol – designed specifically for the low- and no-alcohol beverage markets.…
