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Specialty Foods
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Helping Canadian organic growers meet demand for Canadian organic products
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will invest over $640,000 to the Canadian Organic Growers (COG) to help get more Canadian consumers buying local, Canadian-made organic products. The announcement was made at Chelsea Market, during Canada’s National Organic Week, an annual event…
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Finalists announced for the 2020 Alizés Awards – winners unveiled September 29
The Agri-Food Export Group Quebec-Canada (Export Group) is pleased to announce the six finalists of the second edition of the Alizés Awards, selected by a jury of recognized experts in the field of agri-food exports. The Alizés Awards celebrate the…
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Plant-Based KFC by Lightlife now a permanent menu item across all Canadian KFC restaurants
August 5, 2020, Vaughan, Ont. – KFC Canada announced today that Plant-Based KFC sandwiches will be available permanently coast-to-coast beginning August 10. After an incredibly successful pilot with plant-based partner Lightlife® in 2019, vegetarians and flexitarians everywhere can now experience…
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Winners for 27th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Announced
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) revealed the winners of the 27th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards on July 30 during a virtual gala. Twenty-seven companies took home the coveted Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award for products they introduced into…
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Heinz launches new lineup of baby food
July 28, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Heinz is introducing HEINZ BY NATURE™, a new lineup of baby food, including options that are organic, and made with natural ingredients and acerola cherry. Propelling the category forward, it’s made with simple processes like…
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Pipcorn snacking brands now available in Canada
July 23, 2020, Brooklyn, N.Y. – Pipcorn, the minority-owned, better-for-you heirloom snacking brand, is expanding its North American presence by entering retailer locations in Canada. The company’s snacking staples, Heirloom Popcorn and Heirloom Cheese Balls, will be available at Loblaws…
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Modern Meat expands into Urban Fare grocery stores
July 21, 2020, Vancouver, B.C. – Modern Meat Inc., a Canadian food company that offers a portfolio of plant-based meat offerings, will be rolling out its products into the frozen meat section and food service division of Urban Fare grocery…
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KFC Canada transitioning to bamboo buckets
July 21, 2020, Vaughan, Ont. – KFC Canada has announced that all poutine and chicken bowls will permanently be served in bamboo buckets by the end of 2020, along with the goal of scaling the packaging solution to include all…
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Else Nutrition looking to make moves in U.S.
July 20, 2020 – Vancouver, B.C. – As part of its pathway to commercialization in the U.S. market, Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. has signed broker agreements with two natural food retail brokers, and is close to signing with a third…
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Plant-based egg will be stocked by Whole Foods and select Walmart stores
July 17, 2020, San Francisco, Calif. – Eat Just, Inc., which applies science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, has announced that its award-winning plant-based egg will be coming to Whole Foods Market and select Walmart stores in…
