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Jul 08

Ontario Government to Leave Food Terminal in Current Location

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This morning, CFIG Chair Christy McMullen joined the Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food, Ernie Hardeman, to announce the first stage results of the government’s review of the Ontario Food…

Jul 03

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Vince’s wins ‘Retailer of the Year’ at recent 2019 DCI Star Awards

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NEWMARKET, ON, July 2, 2019: Vince’s Market has been honoured yet again for excellence in the retail food industry. At the DCI Star Awards, now in its third year, nominees…

Jun 25

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Health Canada – Canada’s Food Guide Snapshot Now Available in 28 Languages

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On June 24th Health Canada announced that Canada’s Food Guide Snapshot is now available in 28 languages. The Food Guide’s healthy eating recommendations are now also accessible and useful for…

Jun 18

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Time Almost Up to Enter Lottery for Beer, Wine and Cider Licenses

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

This month independents will have received notice from both CFIG and from the LCBO about the lottery for Beer, Wine and Cider licenses. The RFE document issued by Biddingo however,…

Jun 17

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Webinar: Modernizing the Blue Box Program – Thurs., June 20, 2019

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

On June 7, Ontario announced that Mr. David Lindsay had been engaged as a Special Advisor on Recycling and Plastic Waste to foster discussion and help develop a path forward…

Jun 14

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-CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED- Deadline Extended for Scholarship Program Entries to JUNE 28

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CONTEST for 2019 IS NOW CLOSED Don’t miss the opportunity to submit entries for the National Scholarship Awards. One National winner receives $6,000. Six regional awards of $2000.00 each are…

Jun 14

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Final Regulations on New Cannabis Products

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

The CBC reported new cannabis products — like edibles, beverages, topicals and extracts — will be for sale legally in Canada in mid-December. Regulations will come into effect on Oct. 17,…

Jun 13

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LCBO RFP for LCBO Convenience Outlets | RFE Wholesale Supply Agreements for Wine, Beer and Cider

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

Following our correspondence on the current RFE for authorizations to sell beer, cider and wine in grocery stores, be aware also of the expansion, announced by Minister Fedeli, of beverage…

Jun 12

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LCBO RFE 2019-001 – Request for Entries for Wholesale Supply Agreements for Wine, Beer and Cider

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Please be advised that the LCBO has posted a Request for Entries (“RFE”) # 2019-001 for ‘Wholesale Supply Agreements for Wine, Beer and Cider’ on Biddingo. If interested, you can…

Jun 11

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Update: Beer, wine and cider

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

CFIG was informed today by the Ontario government, that what may have been missed in their communications at last week's announcement, was the date and process for the lottery system. …

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Ontario Government to Leave Food Terminal in Current Location

Vince’s wins ‘Retailer of the Year’ at recent 2019 DCI Star Awards

Health Canada – Canada’s Food Guide Snapshot Now Available in 28 Languages

Time Almost Up to Enter Lottery for Beer, Wine and Cider Licenses

Webinar: Modernizing the Blue Box Program – Thurs., June 20, 2019

-CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED- Deadline Extended for Scholarship Program Entries to JUNE 28

Final Regulations on New Cannabis Products

LCBO RFP for LCBO Convenience Outlets | RFE Wholesale Supply Agreements for Wine, Beer and Cider

LCBO RFE 2019-001 – Request for Entries for Wholesale Supply Agreements for Wine, Beer and Cider

Update: Beer, wine and cider

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