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ESSENTIA® WATER ANNOUNCES ITS EXPANSION TO CANADA

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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TORONTO, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Essentia Water®, the pioneer of ionized alkaline water in the U.S., announced its expansion into Canada.

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  • TORONTO, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Essentia Water®, the pioneer of ionized alkaline water in the U.S., announced its expansion into Canada.
  • Essentia® uses a proprietary ionization process to deliver water with a pH of 9.5 or higher and a clean, smooth taste.
  • "At Essentia®, we believe that proper hydration can help promote a sense of renewal to keep your mind and body focused on achieving your goals," said Lina Benkhaldoun, Marketing Leader at Essentia Water® Canada.
  • "With this expansion, we look forward to introducing Canada to our ionized alkaline water and continuing the brand's proven success across North America."

CHEESE LOVERS UNITE! Galbani Makes Summer Recipes Fresher and More Delicious - with a Hint of Dolce Vita in Every Bite

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Entertaining this season just got easier, with the help of Galbani and Canada's premier Cheese Master, Afrim Pristine.

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  • Entertaining this season just got easier, with the help of Galbani and Canada's premier Cheese Master, Afrim Pristine.
  • Luckily, Galbani , owned by The Lactalis Group, is bringing over 140 years of experience and rich Italian heritage by creating premium quality cheese to help Canadians elevate any menu and leave guests savouring every last bite.
  • "We're proud to offer Canadians a mouthwatering range of cheeses that allow them to enjoy a Dolce Vita moment, right at home."
  • To help kick off the season, Afrim created the Galbani Panzanella Salad with Mozzarella Fresca, a winning summer recipe that can be found here .

David Rocco, International Celebrity Chef, Launches His Own Line of Authentic Italian-Made Pasta and Premium Sauces Across Canada and the US

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - International Italian-Canadian Celebrity Chef, David Rocco , announced today the launch of his own line of Italian-made Pasta and Premium Sauces available across Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - International Italian-Canadian Celebrity Chef, David Rocco , announced today the launch of his own line of Italian-made Pasta and Premium Sauces available across Canada.
  • The line will also be coming to Amazon Canada and Amazon US in early 2023.
  • I craved the authentic Italian flavours that you can only really experience from being there.
  • In partnership with Slam21, Rockhead Entertainment and Molisana Imports, David Rocco authentic Italian-made Pasta and Premium Sauces are distributed across Canada through Molisana Imports.

Axonify and Achievers Bring Advanced Rewards to the Frontline Worker Experience

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axonify, a leader in frontline employee training and communications, today announced its new strategic relationship with Achievers, an industry-leading employee experience software platform. This strategic relationship will expand Axonify's existing digital offerings for mutual customers and strengthen the overall frontline employee experience.

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  • This strategic relationship will expand Axonify's existing digital offerings for mutual customers and strengthen the overall frontline employee experience.
  • Frontline workers are at a breaking point, with Axonify research indicating that nearly 42 percent are prepared to leave their current jobs.
  • Through this strategic relationship, mutual customers of Axonify and Achievers' will have an easier way for employees to access their rewards and receive recognition for their achievements.
  • "We look forward to working together to deliver a more robust rewards experience to this highly engaged customer base and offer the Achievers Employee Experience Platform to frontline workers."

Kitchen Hub Food Hall Partners with Longo's to Open Toronto's First Virtual Food Hall Within a Grocery Store and the First of its Kind in Canada

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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This opening marks the first ghost kitchen concept to open inside a grocery store in the city and the first of its kind in Canada.

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  • This opening marks the first ghost kitchen concept to open inside a grocery store in the city and the first of its kind in Canada.
  • Kitchen Hub, known for providing unbelievable takeout, has four new kitchens at Longo's Liberty Village.
  • Longo's ready-to-eat items like housemade pizza, bento sushi boxes, salads, roasted chickens and all-day breakfast will also be available.
  • As Canada's first virtual food hall, Kitchen Hub is revolutionizing the takeout and delivery industry by bringing celebrated restaurants together under one roof.

The Very Good Food Company Inc. Provides Operations Update and New Additions to its Butcher's Select Line of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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VERY GOOD has plans to produce Stuffed Beast and other innovative products at Patterson later in 2022 to support the Company's North American growth strategy.

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  • VERY GOOD has plans to produce Stuffed Beast and other innovative products at Patterson later in 2022 to support the Company's North American growth strategy.
  • As previously announced on October 26, 2021, VERY GOOD will soon be launching Spicy mmmMeatballs, a spicy iteration of the NEXTY Award winning MmmmmMeatballs.
  • The Very Good Food Company Inc. is an emerging plant-based food technology company that produces nutritious and delicious plant-based meat and cheese products under VERY GOOD's core brands: The Very Good Butchers and The Very Good Cheese Co. www.verygoodfood.com .
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A Winning Streak: Longo’s Becomes First Grocery Retailer to Win Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award Three Times in a Row

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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For Longos, this award is uniquely memorable as they are now the first grocery retailer in Canada to win this award for the third time in a row.

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  • For Longos, this award is uniquely memorable as they are now the first grocery retailer in Canada to win this award for the third time in a row.
  • Longo's was founded in 1956 and currently operates 36 stores and Grocery Gateway delivery, employing more than 5,000 Team Members across Ontario.
  • Longos was also recognized as Canadas Best Employer by Forbes in 2021, the only Grocery Retailer to gain that accolade.
  • Waterstone is also the founder of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Canada's Most Admired CEO programs.

Plant&Co's Holy Crap Cereals Increases Production to Fulfill Orders from New Distribution Partners Including Longo's

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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Holy Crap Breakfast Cereals continues growth trajectory adding 36 new Longo's locations

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  • In early 2021, Sobeys' parent company acquired a 51% stake in Longo's and its Grocery Gateway e-commerce business.
  • "Specialty grocery markets like Longo's are interested in our Holy Crap Breakfast Cereals because they care about the quality of product they sell to their customers.
  • Holy Crap is an organic breakfast cereal for today's consumer that expects their food to work hard for them.
  • It offers a growing number of delicious plant-based food products through two leading plant-based brands Holy Crap Foods Inc. and YamChops, the vegan butcher.

Action on Fairtrade: Longo’s Becomes First Retailer in North America to Offer Exclusively Fairtrade Bananas

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b"TORONTO, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longo\xe2\x80\x99s Brothers Fruit Market (\xe2\x80\x9cLongo\xe2\x80\x99s\xe2\x80\x9d) has become the first grocery retailer in North America to commit to offering only Fairtrade bananas in their 36 stores and through delivery on Grocery Gateway.

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  • b"TORONTO, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Longo\xe2\x80\x99s Brothers Fruit Market (\xe2\x80\x9cLongo\xe2\x80\x99s\xe2\x80\x9d) has become the first grocery retailer in North America to commit to offering only Fairtrade bananas in their 36 stores and through delivery on Grocery Gateway.
  • This is made possible through a partnership with the Canadian company, Equifruit .\xc2\xa0The landmark decision sets a new standard for sustainable produce supply chains in North America.
  • In meeting Fairtrade's social sustainability standards, Equifruit and Longo's reinvest US$1 per standard 40lb case sold back to the communities where the bananas were produced.
  • Stay tuned for our worldwide Fairtrade banana domination \xe2\x80\x93 starting with North America.\n"

Are you a cheater? Gardein encourages Canadians to cheat…on meat

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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The brand is encouraging Canadians to take its cheating challenge and substitute Gardein's delicious plant-based products for meat in their favourite recipes at least one day a week.

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  • The brand is encouraging Canadians to take its cheating challenge and substitute Gardein's delicious plant-based products for meat in their favourite recipes at least one day a week.
  • I love the idea of taking a break from what you're used to and cheating, that is, when it's on meat."
  • Gardein allows Canadians to enjoy a flexible lifestyle with a huge variety of delicious, plant-based foods.
  • Gardein is available in the frozen section at grocery stores nationwide including Whole Foods, Walmart, Loblaws, Metro, Sobeys and Longo's.