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Gallery: Tree of Life Canada’s National Sales and Marketing Meeting

For the first time since 2019, attendees gathered in-person for the event in Toronto

Cadbury supports Food Banks Canada with limited-edition bar

Proceeds from the Cadbury Goodness Bar will be donated to the organization

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Olymel shutters hog production facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan
The decision will result in 80 layoffs
Marketing
FamilyGuard partners with Kelly Rowland to highlight importance of clean play spaces for kids
Brand declares May 26 national Yes, Play! Day
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RBC, Metro launch moi RBC Visa credit card
Cardholders will earn Moi points on all purchases, including everyday spending categories such as dining, gas and EV charging

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Loblaw buys hydrogen fuel cell trucks as it looks to achieve zero-emission long-haul deliveries
Company has purchased five hydrogen FCEVs from Kenworth
People
NotCo brings on new global VP of marketing
Louise McKerrow joins food tech company from Mercado Libre
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Canadians have mixed feelings on AI in grocery: Survey
Just over 30% of consumers are comfortable shopping at a grocery store knowing it uses AI, while more than half don’t know how they feel about it
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Grocery’s best new products award winners to be announced May 31, 2023 at the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Gala
The 30th Anniversary Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Gala will be a unique occasion for Canada’s grocery industry to celebrate the companies and people who introduced the most highly rated new products in 2022 and honour two remarkable individuals with Lifetime Achievement Awards
Community
Western Family teams with grocers for 2023 Share It Forward campaign
The goal is to raise $300,000 for local food banks through the week-long campaign
Marketing
CloroxPro releases short documentary about Toronto community leader
In "Keeper: The Patrick Shaw Story," Patrick Shaw recounts how his basketball team able to continue practicing and playing despite pandemic lockdowns with the help of CloroxPro
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How grocers can safeguard against shrink
Shoplifting appears to be on the rise. Loss prevention expert Stephen O’Keefe shares ways grocers can take aim at theft
Marketing
Save-On-Foods focuses on giving customers ‘extra’
The new brand platform, “Giving You Extra,” shows how providing more can have unexpected benefits for customers
News
Recall: Nina's Pierogies brand Vegan Cheddar Pierogies
Product contains an allergen that wasn't listed among its ingredients
People
Walmart Canada makes executive-level changes
The big-box retailer says latest changes to the c-suite will help it accelerate growth
News
Feds finalize Visa, Mastercard agreements lowering fees for small businesses
The reductions will come into effect in fall 2024
Community
Clif Bar contributes to Trans Canada Trail for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Funds will help support many of Trans Canada Trail’s programs and initiatives

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