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Whole Foods to Close six stores in United State

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A Whole Foods spokesperson confirmed that the company will be closing six stores nationwide, in Massachusetts, Alabama, California, and Illinois. Whole Foods Market chain has over 530 stores in the United States.
The company was not specific about closing dates, saying the stores will close in the coming months.

“As we continue to position Whole Foods Market for long-term success, we regularly evaluate the performance and growth potential of each of our stores, and we have made the difficult decision to close six stores. We are supporting impacted Team Members through this transition and expect that all interested, eligible Team Members will find positions at our other locations,” a Whole Foods spokesperson said last week.

Gold’s Gym names fitness superstar Simeon Panda global brand ambassador

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Gold’s Gym, the most iconic name in fitness, has named bodybuilder and fitness mega-influencer Simeon Panda as the new face of the brand. The partnership bridges the famed, Venice-born gym’s storied past to the future of the evolving brand.
Panda, who has more than 17 million social media followers worldwide, joins past bodybuilding icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu who have famously chosen Gold’s Gym as their muscle-building home. Panda is a longtime regular at The Mecca, the name given to the flagship Venice Gold’s Gym for its global status as the center of the bodybuilding world.
“Simeon’s authenticity, commitment to fitness and high standards, coupled with his genuine love of Gold’s Gym, make him a natural fit for the brand,” said Gold’s Gym CEO and RSG Group North America President Sebastian Schoepe. “With this partnership, we want to foster a worldwide community through fitness and showcase the evolution and progression of the brand.”
Starting in May, Panda and Gold’s Gym will unveil a new four-week fitness program, The Mecca Method. Panda will create ongoing motivational and instructional content to lead the next generation of fitness fanatics at Gold’s Gym through the challenge.
“Gold’s Gym Venice embodies everything I love about bodybuilding. The passion and camaraderie are unlike anything you can experience anywhere else — they are as much in the history that adorns the walls as in each individual that frequents the establishment. I am honoured that my passion is recognized, and I am excited to proudly carry the torch for the next generation,” said Panda. “My lifelong goal has been to share motivation and positivity within the fitness community, and this partnership with Gold’s Gym gives me another platform to inspire others and take them on this journey with me.”
Gold’s Gym’s enduring legacy includes welcoming those new to fitness as well as famed body sculptors. Gold’s Gym offers world-class facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, expert personal training and the famous Gold’s Gym Challenge, an eight-week, full-body fitness competition that has helped motivate countless members across the globe to transform their bodies and lives.

T&T Supermarkets diverts over 200,000 pounds of possible food waste from landfill

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The company announced that in partnership with food rescue agency, Second Harvest, the company has been able to divert over 200,000 pounds of potential food waste from landfills. Preventing over 400,000 pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. T&T first began its partnership with Second Harvest in April 2021, and subsequently launched the program quickly across all 29 stores by December of the same year. Using the Second Harvest Food Rescue App, healthy, surplus food is redistributed to frontline social service agencies serving people in need.  Since 2021, T&T has provided enough food for over 200,000 meals.
“In addition to the social impact, food waste has serious implications for the environment and the economy and as a grocer, we know we’re in a unique position to make a difference,” said Tina Lee, CEO of T&T Supermarkets. “We couldn’t be prouder of our work to date with Second Harvest and look forward to doing more, as we expect all of our production units to be onboarded by June of this year.”
T&T, along with parent company Loblaw Companies Limited, has pledged to send zero food to landfills by 2030. Food waste diversion programs like this one with Second Harvest are an important tool to help meet this goal, an excellent solution to avoid needless food waste, and a big part of our collective fight against hunger and climate change.

The government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia make a significant investment in salmon research and restoration projects

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The regeneration of wild Pacific salmon populations is fundamental to rebuilding a healthy ocean ecosystem. Wild Pacific salmon are also vitally important for food and cultural purposes, of many Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. This is why protecting wild salmon stocks and their habitat is a priority for both the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray and Fin Donnelly, BC’s Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture on behalf of the BC Minister of Land, Water, and Resource Stewardship, the Honourable Josie Osborne, announced $30.5 million in funding for 22 projects under the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF).
Today’s investment supports monitoring, research and planning processes that will enhance our understanding of the critical factors affecting local salmon populations. The results will help inform future management decisions as we work to restore and rebuild key salmon habitats throughout the province. Of the 22 projects, 18 will be led by or conducted in partnership with Indigenous organizations and communities across British Columbia.

A few notable projects announced today include:

• the Chemainus/Koksilah Twinned Watershed Salmon Sustainability Project aims to record and assess the status, abundance, and preferred habitat of various salmon species in the Chemainus and Koksilah rivers and then use that data to monitor demonstration restoration initiatives addressing low flow impacts on critical anadromous salmonid habitats in those watersheds.
• the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s project to expand and improve the use of the Pacific Salmon Explorer, an interactive data visualization tool that tracks and reports information on the status of fish Conservation Units and their freshwater habitats in BC.
• the next stage of Makeway Charitable Society’s Resilient Waters initiative will restore connections to the salmon habitat to the Lower Fraser River that has long been broken by flood control infrastructure; and
• the First Nations Fisheries Legacy Fund Society’s project is to enhance the capacity for monitoring and managing wild salmon habitat in First Nations by integrating community mapping and geospatial technologies.
• BCSRIF funding is open to Indigenous communities, industry associations, environmental non-governmental organizations, commercial enterprises, and academic institutions. Investments through this program will help recover salmon habitat, benefit commercial and recreational fishing and aquaculture, as well as support science and research initiatives.

Further information on the application process, timelines and program criteria are available on the BCSRIF website: www.bcsrif.ca
“We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect and rebuild wild Pacific salmon stocks. BCSRIF harnesses British Columbians’ shared passion and commitment to finding innovative ways to regenerate wild salmon abundance and the fisheries they support. Our government is committed to making the needed investments in programs that work to help salmon populations grow and thrive. We aim to build the foundation for a sustainable future.
The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard

“It’s increasingly important that we use innovation, infrastructure and science partnerships to help protect and restore priority wild B.C. fish populations inland and on the coast. BCSRIF is one of our prime federal-provincial tools that enable such partnerships with strong funding support. These 22 new BCSRIF projects will be models that teach us and inspire many more. We’re committed to keeping working to support wild fish and fisheries and the British Columbians who make their living from them.”
The Honourable Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship

“Congratulations to the latest project recipients and thank you for your commitment in helping conserve, protect and restore salmon and steelhead populations. These diverse BCSRIF projects vary in location, scale and proponents; together, they all contribute to protecting and restoring wild fisheries, creating a more sustainable future for local communities and workers.”
Fin Donnelly, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Government of British Columbia

Quick Facts

Launched in March 2019, the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund has made investments in support of habitat protection and restoration, ensuring the fish and seafood sector in British Columbia is positioned for long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
Eighty-three projects have received BCSRIF funding since its inception in 2019, representing an investment of more than $116 million in the rebuilding of wild Pacific salmon stocks and supporting the BC fish and seafood sector.
Additional information on projects selected for BCSRIF funding can be found online here.
The BCSRIF is a 70 percent federal, 30 percent provincial cost-shared program.
The Government of Canada initially invested $100 million over five years to the BCSRIF, to support projects focused on habitat protection and restoration, including the maintenance of healthy and diverse salmon populations. Budget 2021 committed an additional investment of $100 million to expand the program. The Government of British Columbia’s current investment is $42.85 million over five years.
BCSRIF funding is open to applications from Indigenous communities, commercial organizations in the wild fisheries and aquaculture sectors, recreational fisheries, as well as non-commercial organizations such as universities and research institutions, industry associations, and conservation groups.
The Government of Canada’s $647.1-million Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative investment is the largest-ever government investment in efforts to save Pacific salmon. Through this investment, Canada will guide a strategic and coordinated long-term response, rooted in collaborative action, to stabilize and protect Pacific salmon for the ecosystems, people, and communities that depend upon their sustainability.

The Yumy Candy Company launches an aggressive expansion plan South of the border

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Currently, the Company is evaluating potential distribution partners and food brokers to help facilitate the expansion. After landing on the shelves of Canada’s largest retailer and Western Canada’s largest retailer, the Company has become a very desirable brand for many U.S. distributors and has been evaluating all options. The Yumy Candy Company will look to expand its low-sugar better-for-you confectionery, specifically partnering with the largest U.S. distribution networks that align with the core principles of the Company including delivering the best value to end-users and the most aggressive distribution plan. Expansion into the U.S. will serve as the Company’s first step into the international market, which is important for its successful global growth.
“Expanding into the United States is a game-changer for our Company. If executed properly, it will exponentially grow our revenues and global profile. Establishing our brand as one of the top confectionery companies in Canada has allowed us to go into the US with leverage. Entering the market with a known brand with a history of success, we have become a desired and preferred product to many distributors. Our Company has been reached out to by some of the country’s top distributors/brokers and we are currently in in-depth discussions with them. Over the last year, we have entertained many offers to come to the U.S., but now we feel that our Company is ready and poised for this expansion. We have confidence in our existing infrastructure, our aggressive growth strategy, manufacturing capabilities, distribution plan, and our ability to market our product,” states Erica Williams, CEO and Founder.
The United States confectionery market is the largest in the world and there is an increasing push for consumers to buy healthier low-sugar products as consumers become increasingly aware of the negative effects of obesity, diabetes and calories intake. The Yumy Candy Company is a lifestyle company focused on nutrition, health and delivering the best value to its clients.
“We have a unique look on confectionery different than any of our competitors and an array of new products in our pipeline, with what we have planned over the next period we feel confident that we can replicate our success we’ve had in Canada and become a leader in the U.S. confectionary space. When we first started the Company, we knew going to the U.S. would be a necessity to reach the level of success we set out to achieve and I am pleased to say the time has come!” States Erica Williams, CEO and founder of Yumy Candy.
The U.S. has over 63,000 supermarkets and grocery store businesses as of 2022, representing one of the largest grocery retail numbers in the world. The global sugar-free confectionery market size was valued at USD $2 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.4% from 2021 to 2031. The United States holds a market share of 84.5% of the global sugar-free confectionery demand. The growth is attributed to the widespread impression that the sugar-free version is healthier than its conventional counterparts and the growing number of health-conscious people.

The Yumy Candy is an affordable health-conscious low-sugar plant-based confectionery company based in Vancouver, British Columbia and it has developed a portfolio of healthier gelatine-free candies made from non-GMO ingredients with proprietary recipes. All of its products are free of gelatin, soy, gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners and genetically modified organisms.

The Well Told Company announces significant growth on Amazon

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The female-founded wellness company that offers plant-based supplements, remedies, and other functional wellness products, is pleased to announce very strong first-quarter growth on the Amazon platform in both Canada and the U.S. As of the end of the first quarter of 2022, the Company has more than tripled its total annual 2021 Amazon revenue. In addition to this significant growth, the Company’s Bye Bye Bloating product has also already earned the coveted “Amazon’s Choice” badge. While the Company has invested in advertising to grow this channel, with 80% gross margins, its Amazon business is positively contributing to the Company’s path to profitability.
Commenting on these tremendous results, Monica Ruffo, founder and CEO of Well Told, stated, “We are strong believers in a multichannel approach, making our products available when and where our consumers choose to shop. While we are still just getting started with Amazon, this strong revenue growth is a key indicator of the key role this platform promises to play for our company. This is further testament of things to come, as our brand continues to gain awareness, trial and repeat purchase across all channels.”
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GNC Announces Exclusive Franchise Agreement in Taiwan Strengthening Its Global Presence

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Leading global health and wellness brand, GNC, announced today the selection of GCE ProdigID, an affiliate of Ting Hsin Group, as its exclusive franchise operator in Taiwan. GCE ProdigID, part of a conglomerate with strong roots in the food industry, will be strategically positioned to provide health and wellness solutions to the Taiwanese market and help consumers Live Well.
“We are pleased to welcome GCE ProdigID as GNC’s new partner in Taiwan and look forward to supporting them as they serve consumers in Taiwan,” said Cheri Mullen, VP, Chief International Officer, GNC. “This new international franchising relationship is indicative of our growth and long-term viability as a business on a global scale.”
GCE ProdigID will serve as GNC’s exclusive operator in Taiwan and focus on developing the market and building the GNC brand.
“Like GNC we share a passion for our customers and look forward to sharing innovative wellness solutions,” said Jackson Huang, Chairman and CEO of GCE ProdigID. “GNC’s scientific expertise is very impressive and makes them a unique partner in the marketplace.”
GNC has franchise operators in 65+ countries and more than 1,600 international locations. Its first international franchise agreement was completed in 1989 expanding operations into Mexico. Since then, GNC has grown its global footprint to six continents.
“GCE ProdigID is an expert in the consumer space,” Mullen continued. “Their ability to understand the purchasing behaviours, product preferences and consumer needs in the market will enable great success for the GNC brand in Taiwan.”
In addition to Taiwan, GNC has international franchise locations in nearly 20 countries across Asia.

Delivering better health care in New Brunswick and across Canada

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As we recover from the pandemic and build a better future for everyone, we must address the existing challenges in our health care system that were laid bare by the pandemic, including for seniors and people living in rural and remote communities. By working with the provinces and territories and investing in our publicly funded health care system that Canadians are so proud of, we will provide Canadians with the quality health care they deserve, no matter where they live.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and New Brunswick’s Minister of Social Development, Bruce Fitch, today announced the signing of a bilateral agreement to improve care for residents of the province’s long-term care homes through the Safe Long-Term Care Fund (SLTCF).
The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for Canada’s seniors, particularly those living in long-term care homes. Through this agreement, the federal government will provide more than $22 million to support New Brunswick’s long-term care homes and assisted retirement facilities throughout the province. This funding will help them retain and hire staff, implement infection prevention and control measures, and renovate or upgrade heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

The Prime Minister also highlighted some of the key measures proposed in the federal government’s Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable and other recently announced investments to support health care workers and improve access to quality health care for Canadians, in particular seniors and people in rural and remote communities.

These measures include:

Reducing surgery and procedure backlogs by proposing to provide provinces and territories with an additional $2 billion through a one-time Canada Health Transfer (CHT) top-up to ensure nurses and hospital staff have the resources necessary to repair the damage caused to our health care system by the pandemic.

Bringing more health care workers to the communities that need them most by increasing Canada Student Loans forgiveness by 50 percent for doctors and nurses working in underserved rural or remote communities and expanding the list of eligible professionals under the program.
Helping improve the quality of life for Canada’s aging population by investing in innovations in brain health and aging through the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation; and ramping up efforts to learn more about dementia and brain health, improve treatment and outcomes for persons living with dementia, and evaluate and address mental health impacts on caregivers and models of care by supporting the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Supporting the mental health and well-being of Canadians by providing $140 million over two years for the Wellness Together Canada portal so it can continue to provide Canadians with tools and services to support their mental health and well-being.
Researching the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians and our health care system by providing $20 million over five years to support additional research efforts.

Building on historic investments in our health care system throughout the pandemic, Budget 2022 proposes new measures to ensure our system can continue to deliver the care Canadians deserve, no matter who they are or where they live. The Government of Canada will continue to work with provinces and territories to support Canadians as they age, invest in our healthcare workers and make our healthcare system more accessible, particularly in rural and remote communities. This is a key part of our plan to make life more affordable, create jobs and prosperity today, grow the middle class, and build a stronger economic future for everyone.

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“All Canadians should have access to the safe, quality health care they need and deserve. Today’s agreement is good news for people in New Brunswick, and we will continue to work with all provinces and territories to help ensure everyone no matter where they live in Canada, has access to the health care they deserve, including safe long-term care.”
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

“Canadians are proud of our publicly funded health care system, and justifiably so. The past two years have reinforced the importance of continuing to invest in health care, and from helping tackle backlogs in surgeries and procedures to making it easier for Canadians to see a doctor or a dentist, Budget 2022 makes important investments that will help ensure people in New Brunswick – and across Canada – can receive the care they need and deserve.”
— The Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

“New Brunswick’s network of long-term care facilities plays a key role in providing quality care for the province’s aging population. For the past two years, long-term care workers have been dedicated in keeping residents in our nursing homes and special care homes safe from COVID-19.  In partnership with the federal government, we plan to continue improving the quality of care in New Brunswick’s nursing homes.”
— The Hon. Bruce Fitch, New Brunswick’s Minister of Social Development

Quick Facts
Since the start of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has invested more than $69 billion to protect the health and safety of Canadians, including:

• $6.5 billion in top-ups to the CHT for provinces and territories to support their pandemic responses;
• $1.2 billion to provinces and territories through the Safe Restart Agreement to bolster health care capacity and support people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges; and
• More than $600 million for innovative mental health care for Canadians, including support for the Wellness Together Canada Portal.
• To help keep seniors safe in long-term care, the federal government is providing up to $4 billion for provinces and territories, including $1 billion for the Safe Long-Term Care Fund to support provinces and territories to protect those living and working in long-term care settings, as well as improve infection prevention and control measures.
• On March 25, 2022, the federal government announced its intention to provide provinces and territories with an additional $2 billion through a top-up to the CHT to address surgery and procedure backlogs caused by the pandemic. This includes more than $41 million for New Brunswick.

New Brunswick has developed an action plan for the implementation of today’s bilateral agreement, which shows how federal investments are being used to improve infection prevention and control in long-term care homes.
The federal government is committed to working with provinces and territories in 2022-23 to renew bilateral agreements on home and community care and mental health and addiction services to deliver the $11 billion, 10-year investment outlined in Budget 2017.

Le-Vel Welcomes New Chief Legal Officer

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Le-Vel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carmen Wasserman to the position of Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately.
Wasserman’s 27 years of experience are characterized by advising start-ups to multi-billion dollar companies on how to navigate the myriad of laws and regulations in the global arena.
“Carmen is an excellent addition to our executive team,” says Le-Vel CEO and Co-Founder Jason Camper. “Her strong business acumen and experience as a key strategic partner to Executives and Board Members of global brands in the direct selling industry is a tremendous asset to our organization, and we are confident that she will lead and guide us in our compliance and legal program.”
Before joining Le-Vel, Wasserman served as Associate General Counsel and Data Privacy Officer for Arbonne International LLC, as CEO of Compliance Legal and Strategic Solutions and as Vice President Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Corporate Counsel at Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc. and legal endeavours.
“I’m excited to join Le-vel, where innovation from a product and customer experience perspective is a key part of the corporate culture,” Wasserman says. “I look forward to partnering with the team to deliver a legal and compliance program designed for the ever-evolving needs of our industry.”

Wasserman holds a Juris Doctor degree in International Law and Business Law from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Emergen-C Expands Botanicals Portfolio: Introducing Ashwagandha and Apple Cider Vinegar

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Consistent with the existing products in the Emergen-C Botanicals suite, Ashwagandha and Apple Cider Vinegar are comprised of natural botanicals, with key vitamins and minerals. With high potency vitamin C in each new product, consumers are being provided more options for immune health support* and they can experience the goodness of botanicals when they incorporate the new Ashwagandha or Apple Cider Vinegar product within their wellness routine.
According to a poll from the American Psychological Association, more than half of Americans surveyed are experiencing feelings of stress during their day.** Now, Emergen-C can help reduce occasional feelings of stress*^ with Ashwagandha as a key ingredient in the namesake powders and gummies.
“Immune health and stress can impact your overall well-being in a number of ways and with many people experiencing stressful moments daily, we want to help,” said Evelyn Furia, Emergen-C Brand Director, GSK Consumer Healthcare. “As a partner in achieving everyday wellness, Emergen-C is expanding the Botanicals line to offer products that address key areas of wellness like immune health and occasional feelings of stress^*, and these innovations help support and meet the needs of consumers wherever they are on their wellness journeys.”
The new Apple Cider Vinegar dietary supplement harnesses the ingredient of Apple Cider Vinegar in an Apple flavoured powder form that is infused with the organic goodness of plant-based botanicals, and has Vitamin C to help support the immune system*. Emergen-C Botanicals Ashwagandha is available in a Berry Blend flavour in gummy and powder forms. The Emergen-C Botanicals line already includes products infused with natural ingredients such as organic turmeric & ginger and real elderberry – all of which can be easily added to a daily wellness routine.
Consistent with the range of Emergen-C Botanicals products, the Ashwagandha and Apple Cider Vinegar products feature 250 mg of high potency Vitamin C per serving, plus other antioxidants Zinc and Manganese. Additionally, the products include B vitamins to enhance energy naturally* and are gluten-free, caffeine-free and vegetarian to meet a range of consumer wellness needs.
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