Sector
Fruit & Vegetables
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Fruit d’Or of Québec acquires Decas Cranberry Products of Massachusetts
Fruit d’Or, a Québec company specialized in the processing of organic and conventional cranberry and wild blueberry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Decas Cranberry Products, an independent family business rooted in Massachusetts. “Today’s announcement is a milestone in…
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GoodLeaf Farms launches aggressive expansion plans, backed by McCain Foods investment
With the closure of a successful new funding round, GoodLeaf Farms is embarking on an aggressive growth and expansion plan to build a national network of vertical farms that will bring fresh, delicious, nutritious and locally grown leafy greens to…
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Bonduelle receives investment for energy efficiency
The Ministry of Natural Resources is providing a $24,000 investment in Bonduelle Canada, the current world leader in ready-to-use vegetables, to reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency as part of the government’s efforts to advance a low-carbon energy future.…
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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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Heinz turns artwork into custom bottles
Heinz is inviting Canadians to ‘draw ketchup’ for a chance to see their artwork come to life on the iconic Heinz Ketchup bottle. Contest open to Canadian residents excluding Quebec. Must be 18 years of age or older to win, but parents…
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Market expands for Crofter’s Organic ‘Wild Blueberry Premium Spread’
Crofter’s Organic will launch its Wild Blueberry Premium Spread in Costco stores across Canada in February 2021. Crofter’s Organics is a family run, Canadian based brand that’s proud to offer a truly Canadian experience from field to shelf with their…
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BC’s local produce production will grow with CubicFarms and FutureLife
CubicFarms, a local chain agricultural technology company, has announced a signed agreement and deposit with FutureLife Produce, for the sale of 10 CubicFarm machines for $1.7 million. FutureLife is constructing CubicFarms’ largest vertical farming system installation to date with a…
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GoodLeaf produce gets ‘Ontario Made’ designation
GoodLeaf Farms entire product line of healthy, Ontario-grown leafy greens has been approved for the Ontario Made designation. Nutrient-dense microgreens and baby greens are harvested daily at GoodLeaf Farms’ innovative indoor vertical farm in Guelph, Ont., using sustainable practices and…
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Heinz Ketchup production to re-start in Canada soon
Kraft Heinz has announced that production of Heinz Ketchup for sale in Canada is moving back to Canada from the United States. This iconic condiment will be produced at Kraft Heinz Canada’s flagship Mont Royal factory in Montreal, Que. The…
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Expanding opportunities for the Ontario Food Terminal and the Agri-Food Sector
Ontario has introduced changes to legislation that would support the distribution of local food and other agricultural products by enabling the Ontario Food Terminal to increase the range of products it sells. This is part of the province’s Main Street…
