Dairy Producers Concerned over Revisions to the Canada Food Guide

January 8, 2019 Dairy Farmers of Canada

Health Canada is set to publish a revised Canada Food Guide later this month. Indications are that the document would de-emphasize the scientifically proven nutritional value and health benefits of dairy products by eliminating the Milk and Alternatives group and actively advocating that Canadians shift towards consuming more plant-based sources of protein.

Introducing ROONS and LIL ROONIES

January 8, 2019 ROONS

A new kind of macaroon is being introduced to the food world this month. ROONS are deliciously moist coconut macaroons, baked to a toasted, golden finish and then hand-dipped in Guittard chocolate. They are naturally gluten-free and grain-free and made from a blend of different coconut shreds to achieve a just-right balance of texture and sweetness.

Puratos and Bakkersonline join Forces

January 8, 2019 Puratos

Puratos and Bakkersonline join forces to offer artisans access to a platform combining online and in-store shopping

Mi Rancho Celebrates 80 Years of Pure Tortilla Joy

January 8, 2019 Mi Rancho

The family-owned tortilla company was started in 1939 in the back of an Oakland grocery store. In 1954, Robert Berber, Sr., and Robert Berber Jr., purchased the store and began to focus on making tortillas using traditional methods. Today, the third and fourth generation of Berbers continue to operate Mi Rancho, continuing to expand and prepare the company for continued success and growth.

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. Files Early Warning Report

January 8, 2019 Perishable News

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. (“Food Services”) announced today that it has filed an early warning report dated January 5, 2019 (the “Early Warning Report”) with respect to its ownership of securities indirectly exchangeable for limited voting units (“Limited Voting Units”) of A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”), which are in turn exchangeable for Units of the Fund.