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Grupo Bimbo has initiated legal proceedings against Maple Leaf Foods and several former senior officers, seeking CAD $2 billion in damages.

Prime Drink Group Corp has announced its intention to acquire Beach Day Every Day, a player in Québec's ready-to-drink beverage category.

Polar Ice Vodka has partnered with Canadian pastry specialist BeaverTails to launch a new cinnamon sugar-flavoured vodka product.

Cereals Canada has secured $7.3m in funding from to enhance innovation and market support for the Canadian cereal sector.

CDPQ has increased its stake in dairy company Saputo by purchasing shares for CAD 378 million (approx. $280 million).

Jungbunzlauer has invested CAD 200 million (approx. 148 million) to build Canada’s first xanthan gum facility in Port Colborne, Ontario.

Bimbo Canada has announced the closure of its Québec City bakery by the end of the year.

Seven & I, the parent company of 7-Eleven, confirmed today that it has received a preliminary takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Coca-Cola has teamed up with Mondelēz International-owned brand Oreo to introduce two limited-edition products in Canada.

Above Food has entered into an agreement to acquire The Redwood Group’s speciality crop food ingredients division for $34m.

Valeo Foods Group has acquired Canadian maple syrup business Appalaches Nature.

Canada Royal Milk has unveiled Niuriss, an infant formula providing parents across the country with a reliable source of infant nutrition.