Will consumers in Canada feel the brunt of the effect of tariffs on aluminum and canned goods? That’s what many are wondering as manufacturers such as PepsiCo Beverages Canada make the decision to transfer the cost of aluminum and other tariffs on to retailers. Consumers could notice prices begin to increase in the near future […]
Beverage News – Coca-Cola Canada To Become Total Beverage Company
Recently in beverage news, it was announced that Coca-Cola Canada will begin a new production facility enabling the company to produce fairlife Ultrafiltered Milk with the help of Dairy Farmers of Ontario. Coca-Cola Canada announced the $85M CAD investment in mid-June, saying it would be a significant step in their efforts to become a total […]
Beverage Coders – Canada’s ‘The Pop Shoppe’ All Grown Up
In the 1970s The Pop Shoppe was all the rage when it came to sodas and soft drinks; it was Canada’s discount brand, and kids (and adults) in English-speaking Canada loved it. Flavors like cream soda, root beer, grape and black cherry bring back fond memories in adults today. The retailer and soda brand has […]
Montebello Packaging Unveils uShape Aluminum Bottle
Recently, Montebello Packaging (based in Ontario) revealed its new asymmetric aluminum bottle shapes, available to manufacturers of coffee, energy drinks, tea, beer, and other products. The bottles not only create unique branding opportunities, they also add distinction to help products stand apart on shelves, according to reports. The innovative new packaging is expected to be […]
Ontario Juice Maker Expanding Mississauga Manufacturing Plant
A few days ago Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food,, along with Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development announced the Government of Canada would invest up to $6.3 million to Mississauga-based Greenhouse Juice Company in the niche juice maker’s efforts to expand the facility, generate job opportunities, and invest in cold […]
Packaging News: Start-Up Serves Bottled Water In Tetra Pak Carton
In recent packaging news, just about three weeks ago, Canadian bottled water start-up Flow Water Inc. opened the doors of its multimillion dollar facility in Aurora, where it plans to give the North American bottled water market a run for its money. According to Flow Water CEO and Founder, Nicholas Reichenbach, the new facility makes […]
Food And Beverage News – A&W Focuses On Ontario
Recently in food and beverage news, it was announced that the A&W Food Services of Canada, a well-known burger joint that currently has 879 locations primarily in Western Canada, will focus its efforts in adding more than 200 franchisee-owned restaurants by 2020, expanding mostly into the Ontario, Atlantic, and Quebec provinces. Offering drive thru and […]
Beer Packaging – Ontario’s First Beer Ombudsman Appointed
Recently it was announced that Charles Dougall, former ombudsman at Canada’s Scotiabank, had been appointed to investigate complaints within the beer industry. Dougall was “tapped” as ombudsman by The Beer Store, a provider of beer distribution, warehousing, and retail/wholesale sales with over 470 retail outlets across Ontario. Dougall took on the role of ombudsman for […]
Beverage Labeling – Warning Labels On Alcoholic Beverages
According to recent beverage labeling news, many parts of Canada are becoming concerned that people aren’t adequately informed about the health dangers related to the over-consumption of alcohol. Ottawa is one such city, and according to one doctor, on a daily basis, consuming alcohol results in about five hospitalizations, 20 visits to the emergency room, […]
Bottle Coding – Ontario & Canada Investing In Bacardi Canada Inc.
Recently it was announced that Bacardi Canada, a famous maker of rum, was the recipient of a $350,000 investment from the Ontario and Canadian governments. According to news reports, the provincial and federal governments’ joint investment will be used by the Brampton, Ontario Bacardi facility to upgrade equipment and design new packaging and labels for […]