Shoppers to launch new Quo Beauty products with sustainable packaging
Shoppers to launch new Quo Beauty products with sustainable packaging “Selection of 40 new products use recycled plastics, more mono-materials and reduced plastic packaging. Loblaw Companies-owned Shoppers Drug Mart is launching 40 new Quo Beauty products this month with sustainable packaging. The products use recycled plastics, more mono-materials and reduced plastic packaging. Quo Beauty is working to meet the […]
Peruvian ginger shipments are up by 49% to date
Peruvian ginger shipments are up by 49% to date “Peru has exported 37,567 tons of ginger so far in 2023, i.e. 49% more than the 25,278 tons it shipped in the same period of last year. Last week, the country shipped 1,414 tons, 16% more than in the same week of 2022. Peruvian ginger reached […]
Bangladesh sees 2,700 tons of mangoes exported to 34 countries
Bangladesh sees 2,700 tons of mangoes exported to 34 countries “In the current season, Bangladesh has exported 2,700 tons of mangoes to 34 countries so far this year. The mango export rose by 1,000 tons this year compared to the previous year. A total of 1,757 tons of mangoes were exported to 28 countries last […]
Rwandan exporters aim to fill the gap in the avocado market
Rwandan exporters aim to fill the gap in the avocado market “The avocado campaign in Kenya and South Africa is drawing to a close, leaving a large gap in the market, and “a great opportunity for Rwanda, an emerging player in the avocado industry.” Seun Rasheed, CEO of SOUK Farms, says that Rwandan exporters will […]
Seven tips for grocers to elevate their prepared meal offerings
Seven tips for grocers to elevate their prepared meal offerings “Done right, prepared meals are a great way to drive up margins in what is often a lowmargin sector of the grocery store – and stand out from the competition. Here are seven tips from industry analysts and retailers on how grocers can up their […]
Unemployment rate ticks up to 5.5% in July as job creation lags population growth
Unemployment rate ticks up to 5.5% in July as job creation lags population growth “Canada’s unemployment rate rose again last month, as the economy struggles to create enough jobs to match the pace of population growth. Statistics Canada reported Friday (August 4) employment was little changed in July, falling by 6,400 jobs. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate […]
What You Need to Know About GFSI in 2023
What You Need to Know About GFSI in 2023 Established at the turn of the millennium, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has played a central role in improving the security of the world’s food supply. Over two decades later, the global food and beverage market has only become more interconnected, even as we face unprecedented disruption from […]
Top 5 E-commerce Retailers 2023
Top 5 E-commerce Retailers 2023 “In the U.S., 2022 retail e-commerce revenue was $856.8 billion. Online shopping has revolutionized how we purchase goods and influenced consumer expectations that spill over into other industries today. Convenience, endless options and seamless experiences are now table stakes. Here, we delve into the top five e-commerce retailers making waves in […]
Conagra Brands exec talks summertime snacking trends
Conagra Brands exec talks summertime snacking trends “We’re now in the dog days of summer, and social circles are thriving again with a return to in-person gatherings. That means getting together for activities like pool parties, park picnics, team sports and casual at-home entertaining. Canadians’ packed summertime schedules have been steering changes in their food […]
