BMO study finds 86 per cent of consumers believe, despite recent price increases, it is important to purchase food products made in Canada   TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Feb. 11, 2012) – BMO Bank of Montreal recognizes an important milestone that Canadian consumers will reach this Sunday – Food Freedom Day 2012. According to the Canadian [...]

OMG’s will satisfy sweet tooths nationwide TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2012 /CNW/ – Canada’s famous confectionary entrepreneurs are back! Last night Chris Emery and Larry Finnson partnered with marketing maven Arlene Dickinson to launch their latest premium candy – OMG’s. From the first bite to the last, the universal reaction to the experience of eating these [...]

Thinking of celebrating February 9th with a toasted, bagel topped with cream cheese?                  You’re not alone. TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2012 /CNW/ – According to Dempster’s® Bagel Barometer, six out of 10 Canadians eat bagels on a regular basis with nearly a quarter eating these circular delicacies daily or several times a week.   To celebrate [...]

The key to a perfect Valentine’s Day is to show your loved one just how much they mean to you TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2012 /CNW/ – Nothing says romance like a man who can cook! Cooking at home is a cost effective and interactive option. Forget crowded restaurants, impossible reservations, slow service and overpriced champagne [...]

Would you spend a hundred bucks to taste the most mouth-wateringly delicious gourmet hot dog on the planet?     VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 24, 2012 dougieDog Hot Dogs, a popular Vancouver eatery renowned for its creative all-natural hot dogs, has just added the Dragon Dog to its menu — with a price tag of [...]

Ms. Brown Steps into the Spotlight after Seven Decades of Working Behind-the-Scenes TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2012 /CNW/ – Today, Mars Canada Inc.’s Chocolate Division is thrilled to announce that the sixth M&M’S® character, Ms. Brown, will be revealing herself to Canadians in a few short weeks. Canadian M&M’S® fans will finally have the chance to [...]

OAKVILLE, ON, Jan. 16, 2012 /CNW/ – Tim Hortons announced it will be brewing its biggest cup yet, with this month’s introduction of a brand new extra large cup. Beginning January 23rd, the new cup will offer coffee lovers across Canada a premium quality, extra large coffee at a value price. To accommodate the brand [...]

More than 5 million Canadians* suffer the winter blues, but it only takes about 28 days to change one’s blueprint TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2012 /CNW/ – Avoid feeling blah today, otherwise known as ‘Blue Monday,’ the most depressing day of the year, by consuming mood boosting brain foods. The Ontario Apple Growers and mood food [...]