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Canada's pulse food producers work to improve product lines
Canada's pulse food producers work to improve product lines
Two companies who specialize in pulse production, AGT Foods and Sweet Nutrition, are teaming up to advance the industry via a new $3.9 million investment.
SunOpta shareholders approve acquisition by Refresco
SunOpta (SOY-T) will be acquired by Dutch firm Refresco, after 98.06% of shareholder votes approved the deal during a special meeting on April 16.
Franchising veteran’s pivot to chai tea
‘North America, like the U.K.,’ says Chaiiwala’s Canadian CEO James Kang, who spent 35 years in real estate, franchising and food services, ‘is experiencing a huge demographic shift, especially with South Asians and the halal demographic.’
Ford nixes surveillance pricing ban in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford lamented that grocery store prices are sky high, but nixed the idea of banning surveillance pricing. When asked about the proposal, Ford said it would run contrary to a free market.
Unilever hikes price of Hellmann’s mayo
Unilever is applying a 9-per-cent increase in what it charges retailers for Hellmann’s mayonnaise. The company sent a notice to retailers last week, saying the July price hike reflects a “significant increase” in its costs.
Independent grocers adjusting to fuel surcharges
Higher fuel prices have started to reflect in shipping costs after a large chunk of the global oil supply has largely remained choked off. While most grocers are bracing for more food inflation, independent grocers are seeing suppliers charging more.
Canada groceries benefit coming June 5
The federal government announced that eligible Canadians will receive a one-time credit top-up on June 5. Together, the one-time and quarterly payments will offer ongoing financial support to more than 12 million recipients to help with the cost of groceries.
Conagra appoints John Brase as president, CEO
Conagra Brands announced that John Brase has been named president and CEO, effective June 1. Brase succeeds Sean Connolly, who will step down on May 31, after more than a decade of leadership.
Former Walmart Canada exec Bayliss to join Metro
Metro has tapped former Walmart Canada executive John Bayliss to succeed Carmen Fortino as executive vice-president of national supply chain and procurement. Bayliss will join the grocer May 29 upon Fortino’s retirement. Bayliss spent nearly a decade at Walmart Canada.
Wage increases for workers at JBS meatpacking plant
Workers at one of the U.S.’s largest meatpacking plants who staged a multi-week strike have reached an agreement with plant owner JBS. The agreement comes after thousands of workers led a three-week strike at the Colorado facility.
Skip lays off staff, closes service centres
Winnipeg-based Skip the Dishes is closing grocery and retail distribution centres and laying off workers. A spokesperson declined to tell CBC News how many were laid off but did confirm operations are shutting down and staff are being let go.
Made-in-Kitchener robots are working farmers’ fields
Kitchener tech companies are developing solutions for farmers to grow and harvest crops faster and more efficiently. Mycionics, Finite Robotics and Upside Robotics have developed automated robots that will help farmers grow, harvest and maintain produce at an affordable price.
OPINION: AAFC research cuts will cost farmers
If the government’s idea of raising farm incomes is to reduce output and productivity, AAFC cuts are a great idea. However, Canada’s proposed new playbook would come at the expense of consumers, writes Manitoba grain farmer David Rourke.
Couche-Tard settles claims against Visa, Mastercard
Visa and Mastercard have settled the final interchange fee claims from a group of about five dozen merchants. The last merchant settlement came as Circle K parent, Alimentation Couche-Tard, resolved its claims against the networks in a case from 2013.
Threats of violence in wake of crab prices deal
Not everyone is happy with the snow crab prices agreement. Harvesters were paid $6 a pound but now it’s $5.75. Some dissatisfied with the latest development caused FFAW union president to post that violent threats will be reported.
Mondelez pilots chocolates with cell-cultured cocoa butter
Mondelez International produces nearly a dozen chocolate bars using cell-cultured cocoa butter manufactured by Celleste Bio. Launched in 2022, Celleste Bio claims its patented platform produces chocolate-grade cocoa butter that is bio-identical to conventionally sourced cocoa butter.
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