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Beverages
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Three new flavours of Vodkow Cream, incorporating local Ontario products
Vodkow Cream, launched in November 2020, now has three flavours, using locally-made products. The beverages are also sustainable, made from milk permeate, a byproduct of dairy processing that’s normally discarded. The label includes the ‘blue cow logo’ from Dairy Farmers…
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Canada’s oldest whisky is also its best – Canadian Club wins again
Nine independent whisky experts named 43-year-old Canadian Club Chronicles as Canadian Whisky of the Year at the eleventh annual Canadian Whisky Awards. Canadian Club 43 also took top honours as Connoisseur Whisky of the Year. “This is truly a remarkable…
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New mineral water flavours from Canadian company Viveau
Canadian beverage company VIVEAU officially announces the launch of three flavours into the Canadian market including: Wild Blueberry, Ripe Cherry and Crisp Apple Cider. VIVEAU beverages are a blend of 50% cold-pressed Canadian fruit and 50% lightly sparkled mineral water…
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Nestle selling regional North American spring water brands
Nestlé S.A. is selling its regional spring water brands, purified water business and beverage delivery service in the U.S. and Canada to One Rock Capital Partners in partnership with Metropoulos & Co. for USD 4.3 billion. The Company’s international premium…
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Maker of maple ‘tree water,’ Sapsucker receives investment to grow
District Ventures Capital has closed an equity investment with Sapsucker, an organic sparkling tree water company which produces plant-based, sustainably harvested beverages from Canadian maple trees. Established in 2015 by Nancy and Paul Chapman, Sapsucker has disrupted the all-natural beverage…
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Coffee from Quebec-based Café William supports sustainability in Sumatra
SUMATRA coffee from Quebec-based Café William can now be purchased at all Costco locations across the country and on costco.ca. Coffee farming accounts for a large part of the equatorial island’s economy, and in 2019 alone, Café William donated nearly…
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Bai antioxidant-infused beverages are coming to Canada in April
In April, Bai will roll out a collection of antioxidant-infused flavoured waters packed with delicious, true-to-fruit flavours. Every bottle of Bai contains big, bold taste – with only 10 calories, 1 gram of sugar and naturally-sourced sweeteners. Bai contains antioxidants…
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Webinar – Supply Chains and Food CPG: Readiness for a Post-Pandemic Future
As a result of COVID-19, a spotlight has been placed on the risks and real impacts on supply-chains in the food consumer goods space. From meat processing plant closures, to 300 per cent increases in demand for ginger, or surge…
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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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Rubicon Exotic brings a taste of summer to Canadians with Organic Coconut Water
Ontario-based Rubicon Exotic introduces its newest premium beverage offering, Organic Coconut Water, available now at select grocery and independent stores across Canada. Just in time for New Year wellness goals, Rubicon Exotic’s Organic Coconut Water is high in fiber, vitamin…
