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Wal-Mart launches click-and-collect service in Canada

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Walmart Canada introduces grocery pickup option for online shoppers in Ottawa

After experimenting with grocery delivery and store pick-up for several years in the U.S, Wal-Mart has decided to test the waters in its Canadian market.

Ottawa will be the first city to receive the online grocery pick-up service. Eleven stores in the city are part of the program, with six of the locations going live on July 7th and another five going online on July 21st.

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“Among the top priorities for Canadian consumers are saving time and saving money,” says Simon Rodrigue, Wal-Mart’s senior vice-president of e-commerce. “Walmart is committed to making the lives of our customers better by helping them do both. By expanding our online offering to include fresh foods at Walmart’s low prices for pickup in-store, we are delivering on that promise.”

According to the superstore chain, dedicated grocery shoppers have been hired at all participating locations to ensure that items are carefully handpicked and packaged with care. Customers may opt to place an order up to 21 days ahead of time, with each item backed by the company’s 100 per cent satisfaction guarantee. There is a three-dollar fee to use the service.

United Biopharmaceuticals Inc. announces partnership with Naturally Perfect Consulting

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United Biopharmaceuticals Inc. announces partnership with Naturally Perfect Consulting

United Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (United) has announced the appointment of Naturally Perfect Consulting as its Canadian strategic partner.

Dedicated to providing consumers with safe, easy-to-use and innovative products, United is the manufacturer of Cold-Q™, an all-natural throat spray made to help protect and prevent against symptoms of the common cold.

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With this partnership, Tracey Burby, owner of Naturally Perfect Consulting, will be supporting the brand expansion of Cold-Q™ across Canada. Burby has been involved in the Natural Health industry for 20 years and brings vast knowledge in distribution, brand management, retail sales, and marketing acumen to United.

Cold-Q can be used before or after exposure to cold virus-prone environments such as hospitals, shopping malls and airplanes. For more information about this product, visit the company’s website at ColdQ.com.

Organic baby and toddler food draws interest from private equity firm

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Organic baby food industry set to see major growth in the next decade

North Castle Partners has recently acquired a controlling interest in Sprout Organic Foods Inc., a company that develops, markets and distributes organic baby and toddler foods.

This is North Castle’s fourth investment in the organic food and products sector, earlier investments have been in Naked Juice, Bora Bora Organic Foods and Flatout.

 

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Sprout manufactures and packages organic baby food in form of pouches to pack vegetables, fruits and grains in the container using slow cook technology.

Rick Klauser, CEO of Sprout says the company is passionately committed to enhance and invest in making this brand and its products available to more people across the country and the world.

Costco dethrones Whole Foods as organic grocery king

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Whole Foods sheds prices to attract more millennials

As organic food becomes more mainstream and people catch up on trends, customers are looking for cheaper organic options and the convenience of buying everything in one place.

For Whole Foods, that is one feature they are still lacking. That is where Costco jumps in and takes away the kill.

 

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As the second-largest retailer in America, preceded by Walmart has made a commitment to organic groceries. According to Inquisitr.com it is projected to sell over $4 billion in organic products this year alone.

Other retailers and grocery store chains are also trying to catch up with the lead Costco has taken in the field of organic food and groceries.

Summer Fancy Food Show NYC brings bolder flavours to consumers

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Toronto Public Health brings fresh

A never-ending hunger for healthier snacks among Americans attending the Summer Fancy Food Show, NYC, brought forth an acceptance of a range of influences.

The 61st semi-annual trade show introduced attendees to healthier alternatives for chips, pretzels and other less healthy yet popular snacks.

 

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According to USA Today, a report by Specialty Food Association and Mintel outlines top five trends that emerged at the show includes Gazpacho, beets, floral-inspired food, cocktail culture and corn.

An alternative to processed sugar was found in Maple syrup. Ethnic-inspired foods available in the cooler section of retail stores are also finding their way onto American household tables.

Vegan and organic health foods have infiltrated old-fashioned desserts as well with Organic Molten Chocolate Cake and Vegan Hot Fudge being produced by organic food companies.

Loblaw and unions return to the discussion table

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Loblaw and unions return to the discussion table

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. came back to the table to resume talks with union workers yesterday, after they went on strike across nine stores in southern Ontario on Wednesday.

The provincial labour ministry intervened and asked the United Food and Commercial Workers union to take up talks with Loblaw once again.

 

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The Toronto Star reported that a media blackout was imposed during Thursday’s talks. The provincial government hopes to see an end to this deadlock before the July 5 deadline is passed following which 12,000 workers will walk off their jobs across 61 stores in the GTA, Peterborough, Kingston, Ottawa and London regions. (hotelfauchere.com)

Earlier this week, 1,600 workers in the Real Canadian Superstores in Windsor and close by areas went on strike.

According to the Star, Loblaw says all nine stores remain open, but with modified store hours (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and a reduction of some in-store services.

derma e® launches purifying skincare at Wanderlust festival in Aspen

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derma e® launches purifying skincare at Wanderlust festival in Aspen

California-based derma e® launched a purifying deep detox skincare regimen that offers healthy solutions to combat skin damage caused by micropollutants, toxins and allergens in the air.

 

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According to Jennifer Norma, vice president of marketing, this line caters mostly to those who live by the rules of holistic living and strive for a greener Earth.

[blockquote style=”center” color=”#050505″ bg_color=”#faeded” border_color=”#e01212″]“Not only is Purifying the perfect deep detox solution for those who embrace an active or outdoor lifestyle, it’s made with powerful minerals, natural toxin fighters and earth-friendly packaging, promoting healthier skin, a healthier environment and a healthier world.”[/blockquote]

Purifying is a doctor-developed and clinically tested regimen fortified with marine algae extracts Kimarine® Wakame and Bladderwrack, activated charcoal, green tea and aloe leaf juice.

After its debut at the Wanderlust Festival, Purifying skincare regimen is set to appear at Cosmoprof North America 2015 being held in Las Vegas this July.

 

Health Canada seizes natural health products from S&H Foods, Mississauga

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What’s a Nasty Bug Like You Doing in a Place Like This?

Health Canada has seized three products from the Mississauga health retailer located on Burnhamthorpe Road West.

Sport X Ephedrine, Promatrix DHEA 25mg and DHEA 25mg have been taken off the shelves of the store. DHEA is a controlled drug that increases levels of the female and male hormones in the body, raising the risk of prostate, breast, ovarian and other hormone-sensitive cancers.

 

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Use of these products is not recommended for those with heart problems, hypertension, thyroid disease, diabetes, enlarged prostate, anxiety and restlessness, galucoma and pheochromocytoma.

The government agency warns those who have recently used any or a combination of these recalled medications to consult their doctor.

Health Canada also encourages consumers to come forward and report any other retailers selling any or all of these products.

The website for the department of health provides more information on products authorized for sale and how to identify an illegal product and where to report events and health complaints relating to products.

Whole Foods pays $800,000 after results of an investigation reveal pricing inaccuracies

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Whole Foods unveils new distribution center

A year-long state-wide investigation uncovered widespread pricing violations by Whole Foods in California.

The problems included:

  • Failing to deduct the weight of containers when cashing out self-serve foods at the salad or hot bar.
  • Selling products that contained less product than the weight indicated on the package.
  • Selling items by piece as opposed to selling them by the pound as is required by law.

Under the order issued by city attorneys of Los Angeles, Whole Foods has agreed to two state co-ordinators to oversee pricing accuracy at its stores throughout California. The company will also designate an employee at each store to ensure pricing accuracy throughout his/her store. Whole Foods is now required to conduct random audits of all its stores four times a year to make sure all its prices are accurate and none of the above mentioned problems are recurring.

 

More about the order here.

Cannabis to become the next most compelling investment industry

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Vancouver Turns Blind Eye to Licencing Illegal Pot Dispensaries

According to a new report by GreenWave Advisors, marijuana lab testing revenues are projected to reach $850 million in the next five years.

As an independent investment research and advisory firm, GreenWave Advisors serves the budding cannabis industry. They suggest that investment potential lies in the lab testing segment of the industry as states require mandatory testing to be done on cannabis. (whitejasmine.com)

 

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State-regulated Cannbis testing for Colorado and Washington are a relatively new advent, and only a few labs have now started taking on projects. The cannabis plant contains more than 400 medicinal compounds and states require lab testing from the seed-t0-sale process.

States now require testing for unsafe levels of contaminants like heavy metals, microbes, mycotoxins, pesticides, and solvents that can exacerbate health issues.

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