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- Nithya Caleb, Editor, Food in Canada
 
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Loblaw joins grocery code of conduct: Walmart and Costco yet to commit

Loblaw’s chief legal officer says June 1, 2025, is the target date for the code to take effect.


Canadian govt. invests over $1.7M in Brampton's Italpasta

The investment will help Italpasta to meet growing product demand and create 10 jobs.


BC's food industry gains access to funding for traceability upgrades

In B.C., up to $530,000 is available through TAP, with individual applicants eligible for up to $20,000.


Lactalis Canada launches plant-based beverage Enjoy!

Enjoy! offers eight grams of protein derived from peas per 250 ml.


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Industry News 
 
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Nescafé launches Nescafé Espresso Concentrate

Nescafé has launched ‘Nescafé Espresso Concentrate’ in two flavours sweet vanilla and espresso black. The product is designed to capture the out-of-home cold coffee experience. » Read full article
 
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Bagel Bites re-enters Canada on popular demand

Oven-baked snack, Bagel Bites is back on Canadian shelves by popular demand in three flavours: cheese and pepperoni, three cheese, and cheese, sausage and pepperoni. Created in the mid-1980s, Bagel Bites exited the Canadian market in 2021. » Read full article
 
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Barebells launches 4 flavours of protein bars nationwide across Canada

Sweden-based Barebells launches four flavours of its protein bars in retail, gyms, and supplement stores nationwide in Canada. It offers four protein bar flavours, including cookies & cream, creamy crisp, caramel cashew, and chocolate dough. These bars contain 20 grams of protein and have no added sugar. They will be sold in single-serving packages, four packs, and boxes of twelve. » Read full article
 
 
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Events 
 
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CIFST First Annual Wine Tour

Location: Niagara Region Date: May 30 » Learn more

FBO Annual Conference

Location: Toronto Date: May 30 » Learn more

PAC Global Disruptors Summit 2024

Location: Toronto Date: June 11 » Learn more