We have been learning about greenhouse gases, global warming, and climate change through the news. This past year a National climate emergency was declared by the Canadian House of Commons. It declares a national climate emergency and supports the country’s commitment to meeting the emissions targets outlined in the Paris Agreement. Though the oil sands […]
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The goal of becoming listed in the grocery sector is becoming a greater challenge for small to medium-size business. Grocery banners are indulged with so many brands at a time they are reducing shelf space. Even if you are successful, retailers today provide new brand entrants with short probationary periods (12 months) to prove themselves. […]
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Small food businesses are becoming the back bone for sales growth in the CPG sector. George Brown College Food Innovation and Research Studio help these entrepreneurs businesses accelerate their new food ideas from “concept to commercialization”. Our interview with Mr. Joe Turner, Manager, Industry Liaison and Business Development.
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It is every food entrepreneurs’ dream to have their product listed by traditional grocers. Understandable, given food is a Top 3 basic necessity in life. To that, I would have retired long ago if I had a dollar for every time I have heard the phrase, “If I can just get my product on the […]
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Dollar stores are a well-known entity in Canada. The first store was a Dollarama that was introduced in Quebec in 1992. Two and a half decades later they have become a household name with over 1,200 locations nationally. One of their newest locations is my hometown of Streetsville. It is projected in a few years Canada will […]
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