To Mark 100th Year, Dicamillo Upgrading Niagara Falls Flagship
To mark its 100th year, DiCamillo Bakery, iconic Niagara Falls purveyor of bread, cookies and more, is investing in its flagship store. …
Month: September 2018
Move To Unionize Bakery Delivery Routes Gives Rise To Lawsuit
Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. faces a lawsuit accusing it of giving bakery delivery routes to members of Teamsters Local 955 without compensating the independent owner-operator who owns the delivery rights. …
Final Report Of iba 2018: iba’s Universe Is Full Of New Ideas
The 24th iba has drawn to a close with a new world champion confectioner, Haoran Lyu (China), 76,800 trade visitors, and trade fair contracts worth 2.1 billion euros. Trade visitors were particularly interested in testing new products and the presentation of innovations in production technology, raw materials, and shopfitting. …
Empire Company Reaches Agreement To Acquire Farm Boy
Empire Company Limited announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Farm Boy, one of the most exciting, fastest growing and successful food retailers in the country, with 26 locations in Ontario and many more on the way, for a total enterprise value of $800 million. …
Instacart Announces New Toronto Tech Hub With Plans To Hire 200 People
Instacart, the North American leader in online groceries, announced today that it will significantly expand its presence in Canada with a new tech hub in Toronto — “Instacart North” — and plans to hire 200 new employees over the next several years across engineering, product, design and research & development. Instacart’s footprint in Canada has expanded over the last year through new and deepening retailer relationships and rapid customer demand. Instacart is now accessible to more than 50% of households in Canada and more than 70% of households in the United States. …
