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Food In Canada
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Circle K offering free beverages to healthcare workers and first responders
March 27, 2020, Laval, Que. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Circle K has announced that all its participating Canadian stores will offer free coffee, tea and Polar Pop (in any size) to healthcare workers and first responders –…
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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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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…
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HelloFresh donates $40,000 to food banks across Canada
TORONTO, March 25, 2020 – HelloFresh, a leading meal kit company, is donating $40,000 to community food banks across Canada to fight increasing food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Helping to feed Canadians is at the heart…
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Nestlé Canada supporting employees and communities in light of COVID-19
March 26, 2020, North York, Ont. – Nestlé Canada is taking immediate action to further support its employees and local communities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees in Nestlé’s factories and distribution centres across the country are receiving a…
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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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Company launching Ayurvedic mushroom coffee line
March 26, 2020, Vancouver, B.C. – Flourish Mushroom Labs, a subsidiary of The Yield Growth Corp., has entered into a manufacturing agreement with Canadian Phytopharmaceuticals Corp. to begin production of its Ayurvedic mushroom coffee line. “Our Ayurvedic mushroom coffees are…
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Alcohol-free hand sanitizer launched by Geyser Brands
March 26, 2020, Vancouver, B.C. – Geyser Brands Inc. has announced that it has finished formulation and production of alcohol-free hand sanitizer that uses natural ingredients to fight against germs and bacteria. Apothecary Naturals Hand Sanitizer is produced in a…
