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US ag needs more public R&D funding to tackle climate change, says new study
A new working paper from Oakland, California-based environmental think tank The Breakthrough Institute (BTI) argues that US government, univerisites, and other public sector bodies should significantly increase their investments in… Lire la suite >>
The “buttergate” conundrum
Some Canadians believe their butter’s gotten harder to spread. What’s going on? Lire la suite >>
Sobeys’ parent company teams up with manufacturers to draft code of conduct for embattled grocery sector
One of Canada’s most powerful supermarket chains is giving legislators a blueprint on how to end bully tactics in the food chain, conceding that dysfunction between the dominant grocers and… Lire la suite >>
Dollarama expands plans to grow across Canada as profits slip
Dollarama Inc. remained bullish on the future of the discount chain in Canada even as its profits slipped amid higher costs and restrictions related to the pandemic in its latest… Lire la suite >>
Post’s private label division to buy Ronzoni in deal valuing pasta brand at $95M
Post Holding’s private label unit 8th Avenue Foods & Provisions is buying Ronzoni dry pasta from Riviana Foods in a deal valuing the brand at $95 million. Riviana is a… Lire la suite >>
OTC Markets Group welcomes Canadian grocer Organic Garage to OTCQX
OTC Markets Group Inc (OTCQX:OTCM) said Organic Garage Ltd (TSX-V:OG) (OTCQX:OGGFF) (FRA:9CW1), one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market, upgrading from… Lire la suite >>
McCormick now bottling French’s ketchup in London, Ont.
Popular ketchup will be made under the same roof as the company’s Club House brand Lire la suite >>
Emballage durable : Mars Wrigley et Danimer Scientific en partenariat pour lancer un emballage en pHa
Mars Wrigley et Danimer Scientific, un développeur et fabricant de matériaux biodégradables, ont annoncé un partenariat de deux ans pour développer un emballage maison compostable innovant pour une planète plus… Lire la suite >>
Grocery’s proposed code of practice is a glimmer of hope
Many Canadians are unaware that suppliers need to pay grocers to conduct business. Fees were justified by merchandising costs, shelf space–things anyone would expect–yet, in recent years, things changed. Companies… Lire la suite >>
The Sweet Potato takes a stand against maskless shopper
In a video posted to social media, a female shopper is seen lashing out at staff and accuses the organic grocer of violating her human rights Lire la suite >>