Food & Beverage
As Canada legalizes pot, other countries likely to follow
Canada is the second country in the world to legalize cannabis, but others could join us very soon.
Aurora Cannabis to begin trading on New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 23
Shares in the company soared last month following a report by BNN Bloomberg that it was in talks with Coca-Cola Co. to develop pot-infused drinks.
Pot investors had few reasons to celebrate first day of legalization
Some of the industry’s biggest names saw their stock prices fall.
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Demand for legalized cannabis draws lineups, heavy web traffic across Canada [UPDATED]
Most Canadians’ first purchase of legal adult-use pot will likely be online, as there were relatively few retail stores ready on Wednesday.
Canadians waking up to legalized cannabis: ‘My new dealer is the prime minister’
Legalized pot draws big crowds and much enthusiasm.
BC wine industry disappointed over coming grocery store sales changes
As part of the USMCA, BC grocers need to make room for US wines.
Supply managed farmers to get compensation as a result of continental trade deal
Trudeau said conversations with the industry are already underway to determine what fair compensation will look like.
Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, East Side Mario’s restaurant chain hit by malware outbreak
Company says it learned of the outbreak on Friday.
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US, Japan agree to negotiate a free trade agreement
A significant shift by Tokyo.
McDonald’s says most burgers now preservative free
Big Mac and Quarter Pounder with Cheese are preservative-free, with reformulated buns and sauces.
Instacart to expand Toronto office into tech hub, hire 200 people
California-based online grocery app company already has more than 80 employees at its current Toronto office.
Empire Co. Ltd. to acquire grocery retailer Farm Boy, ‘turbocharge’ growth
Ottawa-based chain valued at $800-million.
Canada bans use of trans fats in food products
Takes aim at partially hydrogenated oil, the main source of industrially produced trans fats.
Things go better with cannabidiol? Coke looking at wellness drinks
CBD is believed by many to have anti-inflammation and pain-relieving properties.
Aurora Cannabis shares rise on reported talks with Coca Cola
Cannabis firm and soft drink giant reportedly in talks for non-psychoactive CBD infused drinks.
