Dairy/Deli/Bakery

Lactalis-Kraft Heinz cheese deal closes

Deal marks Lactalis Canada's foray into the grated cheese category
Dairy Farmers of Ontario once again puts the focus on families

New advertising in its two-year-old “Dairy Done Right” platform features one of its more than 3,400 dairy farming families
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Charcuterie continues to gain momentum with exciting new options
The race is on to replace the egg

Edmonton's Nabati Foods among the players looking to dominate the growing vegan egg market
George Weston to sell bakery business to Hearthside Food Solutions

With its bakery segment sold off, the Toronto-based company will focus on its retail and real estate businesses
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Saputo earnings down amid labour shortages, supply chain turmoil

Challenges related to COVID-19 have made it difficult for the company to keep up with demand
Canadian Dairy Commission recommends 8.4% increase in farm gate milk prices

Crown corporation says higher fees will help offset pandemic-related costs
George Weston selling fresh and frozen bakery business for $1.2B

Pending regulatory approval, family-run business FGF Brands is the new owner of the division and its Ace Bakery and D'Italiano brands
Dairy Farmers opens a ‘post-to-pay’ store

Customers pay for dairy-themed food and lifestyle products with posts on Instagram and TikTok
Saputo pays US$118 million for two North Carolina food facilities

Montreal-based dairy giant says acquisitions strengthens its presence in the beverage, nutritional snacks space
Walmart tops for back-to-school lunches

More than three-quarters of Canadian parents say they will shop for food items at the retail giant this year