Food & Beverage
Manufacturers stepping up to deal with the pandemic
While all North American manufacturers, both large and small, are facing uncertainty, many are putting their talents and resources into fighting COVID-19
Air Canada and Air Canada Foundation work with Second Harvest
Over 2,330 kg of fresh food from 7 cities across Canada have been redistributed to date
Saputo Inc. sees demand shift from food service to retail amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Montreal-based company has seen a boost in retail fluid milk and cheese sales
BevCanna signs LOI with Calexo
The Vancouver firm is to become the exclusive Canadian manufacturer of the U.S. sparkling cannabis beverage
Agriculture sector scrambling to offset consequences of COVID-19 crisis
Higher prices and potential food shortages are a concern
48North Cannabis Corp. vaporizer product available for retail sale in Ont.
Avitas is 48North’s first product introduction as part of its vaporizer strategy
Nestle Canada giving temporary raises to factory, distribution workers
$3 per hour, retroactive to March 16; bonus also applies to salaried employees in the factories who cannot work from home
Grocery deliveries delayed as demand surges amid COVID-19 pandemic
Metro is trying to hire more staff to meet the surge
Food companies temporarily boost employee pay during COVID-19 outbreak
Maple Leaf, Cargill and Mondelez are among the food processors taking measures to prop up employees
P.E.I. to reopen some liquor stores, citing concerns about alcohol withdrawal
Officials in provinces including Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan have cited similar concerns
