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Meat &Poultry
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Report forecasts food costs will rise up to four per cent
March 31, 2020, Halifax, N.S. – Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph have issued an updated Canada Food Price Report for 2020. The new report replaces an earlier forecast released in December 2019 that indicated food prices would increase…
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Olymel closes plant due to COVID-19 cases among workers
March 30, 2020, Trois-Rivieres, Que. – Olymel management has announced the temporary closure of its hog slaughter and cutting plant in Yamachiche for a period of 14 days due to COVID-19 cases by company employees. A statement by the company…
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Toronto grocer apologizes for overcharging on Lysol disinfecting wipes
March 30, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Pusateri’s Fine Foods, a Toronto grocery chain, has apologized for selling Lysol disinfecting wipes for $29.99. Frank Luchetta, president and CEO of the chain, said in a statement on the company website that the…
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Walmart taking steps to help foodservice suppliers
March, 27, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Walmart Canada is supporting small Canadian suppliers, service providers and tenants through the difficult time caused by COVID-19. “Walmart Canada works with companies from around the world, but we’re especially proud of our relationship…
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Save-On-Foods taking measures to combat coronavirus
March, 27, 2020, Langley, B.C. – Save-On-Foods is taking extraordinary measures in 178 stores across four provinces and one territory to contain the spread of COVID-19 and meet the unprecedented consumer demand on its stores and online shopping business. Taking…
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METRO contributes $1 million to COVID-19 relief efforts
March 27, 2020, Montreal, Que. – METRO is donating $1 million to support community relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Feed Ontario and Food Banks of Québec will receive $500,000 and the emergency fund of Centraide/ United Way will also…
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Sofina Foods is giving back to employees and community
March 26, 2020, Markham, Ont. – Sofina Foods Inc., a privately-owned manufacturer of primary and further processed protein products, is taking steps to help its employees in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is giving premium pay to front-line…
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Olymel paying hourly bonus to workers in light of COVID-19 pandemic
March 24, 2020, Saint-Hyacinthe, Que. – Due to the gravity of the situation and the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, Olymel Canada is announcing support measures that will apply to its facilities in Quebec and the rest…
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Maple Leaf Foods expands efforts to support frontline workers
March 23, 2020, Mississauga, Ont. – Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has announced that it is taking immediate action to further support its frontline staff, emergency food relief and health care providers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The actions include…
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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…
