Non-food

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Saskatchewan urges railways to be ready to transport larger than average crop
Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan suggested there might be more rail capacity because oil and potash production is down
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New augmented reality app brings recycling to life
The organization is the latest marketer to test the waters of augmented reality
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P&G tops forecasts as company cuts costs, steps up marketing
Organic volume rose in all segments including beauty, health care and grooming
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Dove challenges the media's portrayal of athletes
Animated billboard in Toronto broadcasts real-time commentary from media outlets
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How CCL Industries quietly became the world’s largest label maker
Through a skilled acquisition and consolidation strategy, this Toronto company is rolling up the label and packaging business
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More lanes for lotteries? To attract millennials, yes
Lotteries struggle to get young adults to buy tickets for the big draws
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Loblaw wants to sell gas bar business
Company looking for prospective buyers of 212 filling stations
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Calgary Co-op reminds members of year-long savings
Co-operative hopes to differentiate itself with more deals
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Vaping industry challenges e-cigarette law in Quebec
Quebec is just one of several provinces over the past year that has tried to regulate the sale of e-cigarettes
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Persil laundry detergent launches in Canada
Loblaw, Costco, Valu-mart, Metro, Sobeys and Longo’s are major retailers carrying its products
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Product of the Year winners announced. See who won
Unilever, Walmart pick up the most wins in consumer voted competition
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New council pushes for smart packaging
Three associations join forces to promote packaging of the future