Canada

CannAmerica Brands Partners with Swiss Lux Products to Manufacture, Sell Cannabis Products in Canada

Initial term of agreement to last three years.

August 12, 2019

CannAmerica Brands Corp. has partnered with Swiss Lux Products, Inc. to manufacture and distribute licensed CannaAmerica products in Canada.

BevCanna to launch THC beverages under Anarchist Mountain brand this fall

Brand inspired by BevCanna’s location in Pacific Northwest.

July 12, 2019

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BevCanna Enterprises Inc. has debuted its first brand, Anarchist Mountain Beverages. The brand is inspired by the site of BevCanna’s bottling operations on Anarchist Mountain in interior British Columbia.

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The global implications of Canadian cannabis legalization

All eyes are on Canada as it facilitates the required processes to establish a safe, structured, reliable environment for legal cannabis businesses.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

March 11, 2019

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On October 17, 2018, Canada nationally legalized medical and recreational cannabis use for adults. In doing so, that country has set the stage for significant R&D of legal cannabis edibles and beverages—often with the help of U.S. investors.

Canada Alters Halal Rules

Canada has amended the Food and Drug Regulations to provide consumers with more information about how food labelled as halal are made.

April 24, 2014

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Halal claims on food labels, packaging or advertising material must now include the name of the certifying body.

Greek Yogurt Option for Canadian Children

Greek yogurt is now available in a specially-made formula for kids -- Danino Greek.

April 9, 2014

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Danino Greek contains twice as much protein per 100g as regular yogurt.

Coffee Dominates in Canada

According to a study, coffee is a dominant beverage in the Canadian market.

October 28, 2013

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The results of the research show that approximately two-thirds of adult Canadians (65%) consumed coffee in the past-day.

Ebro Taking Olivieri

Ebro Foods S.A. has agreed to acquire Olivieri Foods.

October 25, 2013

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Olivieri is the fresh pasta and sauce business of Toronto-based Canada Bread Company Ltd.

Danone Investing in Yogurt in Canada

Danone in Canada announced a $40 million investment in its Boucherville head office plant for the production of its OIKOS Greek yogurt.

September 19, 2013

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Danone has acquired leading-edge precision equipment that provides great versatility in the manufacturing and packaging of its product.

Canada's Gluten-free Market

The market has managed an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.6% between 2008 and 2012.

September 5, 2013

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The surge in celebrity endorsements of a gluten-free lifestyle, combined with growing awareness of celiac disease and gluten intolerance, has driven the Canadian gluten-free market to over $450 million in 2012.

Canada Accuses Chocolate Companies of Price Fixing

Two of the world's biggest chocolate companies, Nestlé and Mars, have been charged in Canada with price-fixing.

June 7, 2013

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The charges come after a five-year investigation by the Competition Bureau in Canada and follows a class action in which the confectionary companies agreed to pay compensation.