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Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split company
Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into two companies
Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into two companies, says its problems are 'fixable'. The company said it will pivot from the split and invest US$600 million in marketing, sales and product development.
AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. files Prospectus IPO
AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. announced a proposed initial public offering of its common shares. AGT is a globally diversified food company that produces high-quality, nutritious products for everyday consumption.
Arbor Investments acquires Furlani Foods
Arbor Investments, a specialized private equity firm focused on acquiring companies in food, beverage and related industries, has announced its acquisition of Furlani Foods, one of North America’s largest manufacturers of frozen and ambient garlic bread products.
Councillor warns of growing risk of food deserts
The fight is once again ramping up to change rules that have resulted in food deserts across Alberta, according to Edmonton city councillor Michael Janz. One of those food deserts has existed in Griesbach for 13 years.
Alimentation Couche-Tard reveals new business strategy
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX: ATD) has released its 2026 Business Strategy Update in Toronto. The Corporation will introduce its report called Core + More strategy: Amplify the Core and Invest in More.
Equifruit named PFG organic banana supplier
Pattison Food Group has partnered with Equifruit as its organic banana program supplier. A Canadian and female-owned company, Equifruit is a Fairtrade-certified banana importer that works exclusively with farmers approved by Fairtrade International.
2025 foodservice sales buffered by GST holiday
Low foodservice sales projections for 2025 were mitigated by the temporary GST/HST holiday on restaurant meals, coupled with strong domestic travel. Profits remained off for the year in the face of rising operating costs and the U.S. tariff war.
CFIA provides overview of artificial colours regulations
Bakers Journal reached out to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for background on policy and regulation of the use of artificial colours in food in Canada, including clarification of steps companies who sell into the U.S.
Ottawa: Stop sending cheques to fight grocery prices
Since Feb. 1 marks the end of the grocer blackout period, Metro’s CEO, Éric Laflèche, warned Canadians this week that food prices—particularly dry and pantry goods—would rise by more than 3 per cent in many cases.
Surging demand for plant-based foods in Canada
With Veganuary well underway across Canada and internationally, Humane World for Animals is spotlighting new polling data which reveals strong and growing consumer demand for plant-based foods nationwide.
Restaurants spend 37 per cent more due to trade war
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of 100 per cent tariffs against Canada looms, a new report has found that the ongoing trade war resulted in restaurant operators spending an average of 37 per cent more on food.
McLay steps down as Walmart International CEO
Walmart Inc. announced this week that Kathryn McLay will step down as president and CEO of Walmart International, closing out a 10-year stretch that included senior leadership posts across Sam’s Club, Walmart U.S., and the retailer’s global business.
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