News by subject: FOOD/COOKING

Constellation Brands, Inc. , a leading beverage alcohol company, reported today its fiscal year and fourth quarter 2021 results and fiscal year 2022 outlook. A conference call to discuss the financial results and outlook will be hosted by President...

The Boldr Hard Soda Co., a division of Aquilini Brands, is launching a new flavour-packed vodka soda brand seeking to elevate the hard soda category. The "Full Flavour Vodka Soda" is created for those consumers who are wellness conscious and seeking...

This week, Restaurants Canada and Uber Eats distributed $1 Million in grants to 400 independently-owned restaurants across Canada. This program is part of a partnership announced in February to support restaurants that have had to keep their dine-in...

Constellation Brands, Inc. , a leading beverage alcohol company, in partnership with a number of its iconic beer, wine, and spirits brands, announced today a collective commitment of $1.75 million to support the National Restaurant Association...

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the industry-led organization leading Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, has announced a $3 million collaborative project, featuring over $1.4 million in co-funding, to develop and scale a novel...

Second Harvest's Feeding the Need fundraising campaign has surpassed its goal of providing food for one million meals for Canadians in need. Each dollar donated to Second Harvest helps provide two meals; the month-long fundraiser raised $513,612.05...

Restaurants Canada, the not-for-profit foodservice association representing over 30,000 members across Canada today announced the election of Cindy Simpson, Executive Vice-President, Imago Restaurants Inc., as the new Chair of the Board of Directors...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Award-winning specialty food producer Stonewall Kitchen announced today its acquisition of Vermont Coffee Company® based in Middlebury, Vermont.  Vermont Coffee Company is the best-selling brand of bagged organic coffee in...

Plus Products Inc. (the "Company" or "PLUS"), a cannabis and hemp branded products company in the U.S., today announced that it is partnering with Eaze Technologies ("Eaze"), one of California's largest delivery marketplaces for legal cannabis, to...

Wanstead Farmers Co-operative celebrates groundbreaking at site of new grain facilities at Alvinston location. The new facilities in Alvinston will increase the previous drying and storage capacity for the members of Wanstead. The expansion...

After hibernating all winter, Ontarians will soon be flocking together with friends and family on restaurant or backyard patios ? masked, socially distanced and following regional public health guidelines, of course ? to celebrate the arrival of...

Beef farmers and ranchers play an important role in providing quality food, but few people know they also play an essential role in protecting Canada's land, water and wildlife. With the urgency of unprecedented environmental challenges, like climate...

Zenput, the global leader in operations execution solutions, today shared results of a survey of grocery chain operators conducted in collaboration with Technomic. The research revealed new insights into the top barriers to consistent team execution...

Industry disruptor Kitchen Hub is expanding with the newest location opening today in Toronto's Cabbage Town at 234 Parliament Street, with more locations to open over the next several months. With Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen (of Gusto 54 Restaurant...

KPM Analytics Inc. announced today that it has signed a multi-year license agreement with AB Vista, the feed additives division of AB Agri Limited. AB Vista's Aunir group is the global leader in the development and supply of near infrared reflectance...

ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in fast time to market, short and medium run length pouches and rollstock, has announced plans to open its second Canadian facility in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada.  The company has begun accepting...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a partnership that will develop and commercialize high-quality, made-in-Canada, non-GM soybean protein ingredients. Canada Protein Ingredients Ltd. - Ingrédients Protéiques du Canada Ltée (CPI-IPC), DJ...

The foodservice sector is positioned to help the Canadian economy rapidly get on its feet. Before the pandemic struck, our industry comprised over 98,000 establishments from coast to coast to coast, contributing 4 per cent to the country's GDP and...

On Thursday, March 18, Protein Industries Canada will be making a virtual announcement with Canada Protein Ingredients Ltd. - Ingrédients Protéiques du Canada Ltée (CPI-IPC), DJ Hendrick International, Agrocorp Processing, Semences Prograin and...

On behalf of Fraser Valley's 3,840 REALTORS®, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) has donated a total of $25,000 to six food banks in its region. Chris Shields, President of the Board, said, "This past year has been such a struggle for...

Amlan International, the animal health business of Oil-Dri Corporation of America and a global leader in mineral-based feed additives that improve the intestinal health and efficiency of poultry and livestock, has named Wade Robey as Vice President,...

Eligible producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Canpulse Foods Ltd. and Global Grain Canada Ltd. will be fully compensated through the Canadian Grain Commission's Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. The Canadian Grain Commission...

Ontarians are about to get a taste of Triple O's, the West Coast restaurant specializing in burgers, fries and shakes. Today the company announced its plans to launch six restaurants in the GTA in 2021/2022. The first location opened today (March 2)...

Life Science Cares Boston and the Biogen Foundation have teamed up as inaugural sponsors of Food For Free's new Just Eats Grocery Box program, a $170,000 effort to reduce food insecurity for 3,000 area families, starting this month. To launch Just...

Constellation Brands, Inc. , a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced new and expanded responsibilities for two members of its Executive Management Committee, effective March 1, 2021. Jim Sabia, who has served as Constellation's Executive...

As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting and preserving the planet, Ocean Brands GP is excited to announce its partnership with innovative sustainability start-up, Cleanhub. Based out of Berlin, Cleanhub works with businesses to fund the...

Photographer and owner of Polaris Creative, and outspoken disability advocate Jules Sherred has kicked off a crowdfunding initiative and a call for participants launching March 1st to help the initial stages of the Cowichan Valley Disability, Culture...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Restaurants Canada is partnering with Uber Eats to provide $1 Million in grants to independently-owned restaurants across Canada as part of the Uber Eats "Eat Local Relief Effort". With many restaurants' dine-in service closed...

Country Fresh Holding LP ("Country Fresh" or the "Company") announced today that its Canadian subsidiaries, Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc., Tiffany Gate Foods Inc. and TGF Acquisition Parent Ltd. have filed for protection under the Companies' Creditors...

Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the industry-led organization behind Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, has announced funding for a multi-partner project, led by Aspire Food Group. Aspire Food Group is a world leader in...

Country Freshtm, a leading fresh-cut fruit, vegetable, and snacking solutions provider, filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court (the "Court") for the Southern District of...

KPM Analytics Inc. announced today that it has acquired EyePro System S.r.l., a company headquartered in Trento, Italy, that specializes in vision inspection technology and vision-based process control solutions for the baking and snack industries....

As Ontario's small businesses fight for survival during the current COVID-19 emergency, the Independent Craft Producers of Ontario (ICPO) is calling on the Ford government to allow Ontario's newest and some of the smallest alcohol producers to...

Restaurants Canada looks forward to hosting Small Business Minister Mary Ng, along with other government and industry representatives, for the virtual launch of its national Restaurant Revival Working Group at 5 p.m. ET today. "It is my pleasure to...

Longo's Brothers Fruit Market ("Longo's") is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the #1 Grocery Retailer in the 2020 Ontario Leger WOW study.  Leger is the largest Canadian-owned, market research and analytics company behind the WOW...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into a program that will introduce youth in Kindergarten through Grade 12 to the career opportunities available to them in the plant-protein, agrifood and digital agriculture sectors. Part of...

Affinor Growers Inc. ("Affinor" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a lease agreement (the "Lease") with Nick Brusatore ("Mr. Brusatore") dated January 21, 2021, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to lease...

SweeGen is making possible a healthier, more guilt-free, and sweeter world with the commercialization of Bestevia® Rebaudioside N (Reb N), a special zero-calorie, highly sought-after natural stevia sweetener.  Reb N is a naturally occurring...

via InvestorWire ? PlantX Life Inc. (the "Company" or "PlantX") is pleased to announce today that it has taken a significant step to enhance its investor profile by launching a new capital markets strategy focused on the United States ("U.S."). As...

via InvestorWire ? PlantX Life Inc. (the "Company" or "PlantX") is pleased to announce that the Company's U.S. ecommerce platform www.PlantX.com will begin featuring baby formula products from Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. ("Else Nutrition") ....

Today, the Government of Canada revealed the details of a $100-million funding package to continue its commitment to supporting children and families experiencing food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of $18.5 million has been...

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has lifted the Orders to suspend the liquor licences of Senate Sports Tavern located at 33 Clarence Street, and Senate South located at 1159 Bank Street Ottawa. The establishments...

Nature's Path, North America's largest certified organic breakfast and snack food company, today announced that it has become the first food manufacturer to install Far-UVC 222nm light technology in its North American production facilities.  This...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Watch 60 second PSA: https://youtu.be/TXUKKGVVUHk Since March 2020, 10,000 restaurants have already closed across Canada, and almost 50 per cent expect to permanently close their establishment if conditions don't improve....

In follow up to the Oct 07, 2020 press release regarding the launch of CBD infused electrolyte replacement drinks, Allied Corp. ("Allied" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of the first manufacturing run of Hydro Sport...

The holiday season is typically a time to celebrate and reconnect with friends and family. This holiday season, however, is going to look a lot different and many Canadians will be turning to the memories of past celebrations for comfort and joy....

Nature's One®, introduces Baby's Only®?Quinoa & Oat Cereal to its family of organic nutrition products. A wholesome, nutritious infant cereal option, Quinoa & Oat Cereal is made using only two organic ingredients where purity can be assured: ancient...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a partnership that will research and develop new applications for pulse flours. Avena Foods, Big Mountain Foods, Daiya Foods, Bakenology and The Village Bakery have joined forces to test and develop new...

MGP Ingredients, Inc., production facilities in Atchison, Kan., and Lawrenceburg, Ind., achieved the highest possible score of Grade AA from BRCGS in 2020. BRCGS conducted virtual and on-site safety audits at the food ingredients and distillery...

The Tinley Beverage Company ("Tinley's") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Peak Processing Solutions, a Canadian subsidiary of Australian pharmaceutical company Althea Group Holdings Limited ("Peak" and "Althea"...