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Business Operations
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IFT20 Annual Event and Food Expo transitions to virtual experience
March 31, 2020, Chicago, Ill. – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has announced that it will transition the IFT20 Annual Event and Food Expo, slated for July 12-15, 2020, at McCormick Place in Chicago, to a virtual event experience.…
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Sysco Canada launches project to help food industry
March 31, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Sysco Canada, the country’s largest foodservice company, has launched Foodies Unite, a new initiative to help heal the food industry in Canada. The program represents the company’s commitment to leverage its supply chain to…
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Canadian pet food manufacturer acquired by Dane Creek Capital
March 30, 2020, Kemptville, Ont. – Dane Creek Capital Corp. (DCCC), a privately held Canadian merchant banking venture dedicated to the pet industry, has acquired Tollden Farms Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of frozen raw pet food located in Kemptville,…
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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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Molson Coors beverage company taking action to protect workers
March 27, 2020, Montreal, Que. – Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced several initiatives aimed at protecting and supporting employees – including requiring employees to work from home if they are able, creating a new voluntary paid leave program, thank-you…
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Nova Scotia company steps up processing in light of COVID-19
March 26, 2020, Dartmouth, N.S. – Outcast Foods is aggressively increasing its production to address the high demand for North American dried fruits and vegetables brought on by COVID-19. The company uses a state of the art, three-step process to…
