Pictou County

Infarm strengthens relationship with Sobeys Inc. through expansion deal across Canada

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Retailers, Retailing, Safeway Inc., Service companies, Sobeys, Pictou County, Skaggs family, Safeway

In combination with existing Infarm Growing Centers in Vancouver and Victoria/Vancouver Island, the agreement allows the company to increase production volume in Canada more than sevenfold.

Key Points: 
  • In combination with existing Infarm Growing Centers in Vancouver and Victoria/Vancouver Island, the agreement allows the company to increase production volume in Canada more than sevenfold.
  • The deal comes in response to the increasing demand by retailers, including Sobeys, Safeway and Thrifty Food for fresh Infarm produce, and will supply more than 1000 stores in the retailer's network alone.
  • "We're delighted with what has been an extremely positive and successful partnership with the Sobeys family of retailers," said Erez Galonska, CEO at Infarm.
  • The expansion of our exclusive partnership with Infarm demonstrates our commitment to delivering that in a technologically advanced and sustainable way."

Infarm strengthens relationship with Sobeys Inc. through expansion deal across Canada

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Retailers, Retailing, Safeway Inc., Service companies, Sobeys, Pictou County, Skaggs family, Safeway

TORONTO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Infarm and Sobeys Inc. have announced a new agreement to accelerate the availability and distribution of fresh produce to an additional 4 of Canada's 10 provinces by 2023.  The agreement builds on the success of a partnership launched in 2020 - the first of national scope between a Canadian retailer and a vertical farming company - to offer locally grown, Infarm produce to Sobeys Inc. consumers Canada-wide.

Key Points: 
  • In combination with existing Infarm Growing Centers in Vancouver and Victoria/Vancouver Island, the agreement allows the company to increase production volume in Canada more than sevenfold.
  • The deal comes in response to the increasing demand by retailers, including Sobeys, Safeway and Thrifty Food for fresh Infarm produce, and will supply more than 1000 stores in the retailer's network alone.
  • "We're delighted with what has been an extremely positive and successful partnership with the Sobeys family of retailers," said Erez Galonska, CEO at Infarm.
  • The expansion of our exclusive partnership with Infarm demonstrates our commitment to delivering that in a technologically advanced and sustainable way."

Fobi Corporate Update Includes Completion Of Several Pilot Tests Now In Advanced Terms Negotiations, $10.42M in Funding And Uplist To Major Exchange

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Service companies, Pictou County, Sobeys, Maplin, Companies, Telus, NASDAQ, Retailers

MULTIPLE PILOT PROJECTS INCLUDING SOBEYS, CERTAS, PHARMASSIST AND OTHERS NOW COMPLETED.

Key Points: 
  • MULTIPLE PILOT PROJECTS INCLUDING SOBEYS, CERTAS, PHARMASSIST AND OTHERS NOW COMPLETED.
  • Fobi announced several large-scale pilot projects early in 2021 that ended up taking longer than expected to complete due to COVID-19 restrictions in the workplaces of our pilot partners.
  • The currently disclosed list of pilot projects includes Sobeys, TELUS, Certas, Pharmassist, Maplin and Senor Frogs, with several discussions in advanced stages with world renowned hospitality, sports and entertainment venues.
  • On December 7, 2020, Fobi announced its intentions to uplist to the Toronto Stock Exchange and, if successful, its intentions to apply for listing on the NASDAQ.

Loop Insights Enters Into Five-Store Pilot Agreement With Sobeys, Canada’s Second-Largest Grocer, To Deliver Digital Receipts Via Loop’s Wallet Pass Technology

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Pictou County, Sobeys

By testing Loops Fobi device in our retail operations, we hope to connect more directly with customers while returning AI-driven insights to optimize our retail operations.

Key Points: 
  • By testing Loops Fobi device in our retail operations, we hope to connect more directly with customers while returning AI-driven insights to optimize our retail operations.
  • Loop Insights CEO Rob Anson stated: Signing this five-store pilot agreement with Sobeys, which generates over $28 Billion in annual sales from more than 1,400 stores under various banners across Canada, is another clear indication of the power of Loops enterprise-level services, including Engage, Insights and our Wallet pass technology.
  • Following our LOI to acquire Passcreator, we now have complete control of our technology, which will allow for customized, large-scale implementations for our clients.
  • Should the pilot program achieve its desired results, the parties may expand the scope of the relationship to additional Sobeys locations.

The Very Good Food Company Announces Achievement of Production Target, Increase in Ecommerce Order Fulfillment and Expansion into Sobeys Retail Network

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Retailers, Pictou County, Sobeys, Retailing, Thrifty Foods, Service companies, Farm Boy, Empire Company

VERY also recently expanded its distribution into the Sobeys retail network with the impending launch of The Very Good Butcher's products into Farm Boy retail stores throughout Eastern Canada.

Key Points: 
  • VERY also recently expanded its distribution into the Sobeys retail network with the impending launch of The Very Good Butcher's products into Farm Boy retail stores throughout Eastern Canada.
  • The 3PL partnership allows for the fulfillment of our ecommerce orders at a third party distribution centre; increasing the production footprint at the Victoria Facility.
  • This milestone demonstrates the Company's steady expansion across Sobeys 1500 store network, which first started with VERY's launch into Thrifty Foods.
  • The Very Good Food Company Inc. is an emerging plant-based food technology company.

Pictou County Ushers in A New Era of Rural Broadband Based on Community Owned Networks

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Geography of Nova Scotia, Pictou County, PICTOU

It is a self-funded revenue generating approach for rural communities that will usher in a new era of economic and social growth while attracting and keeping jobs in the community.

Key Points: 
  • It is a self-funded revenue generating approach for rural communities that will usher in a new era of economic and social growth while attracting and keeping jobs in the community.
  • In all, its a big move ahead for rural Pictou County, with improved cell service to follow not far behind.
  • The answer is within their grasp, and it is based on the Pictou County model of a community owned network.
  • The Municipality of the County of Pictou is the local government responsible for providing services to the citizens in the rural communities of Pictou County.

Two new projects announced for Michelin Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Geography of Canada, Eastern Canada, Acadia, Atlantic Canada, British North America, NOVA SCOTIA, Pictou County, Provinces and territories of Canada, Outline of Nova Scotia, Industrial Estates Limited

GRANTON, Nova Scotia, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. today announced two new projects at its Michelin Pictou County site.

Key Points: 
  • GRANTON, Nova Scotia, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. today announced two new projects at its Michelin Pictou County site.
  • "This project reinforces the strength and technical capability of the Michelin Nova Scotia team," said Stephen McNeil, Premier of Nova Scotia.
  • Michelin extends its thanks to the Province of Nova Scotia for its support through the Nova Scotia Business Inc.
  • In Canada, Michelin currently employs 3450, operating three manufacturing sites in Nova Scotia, with Canadian Marketing and Sales located in Laval, Quebec.