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Columbus Charcuterie Tasting Board

Description: Charcuterie Tasting Board: COLUMBUS Italian Dry Salame, COLUMBUS Calabrese Salami, White Cheddar Cheese, La Panzanella Multigrain Crackers, Castelvetrano Olives, and Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries. It is a ready to go Charcuterie board, all you need to do is peel off the plastic packaging and it is ready for the table. Innovation: Simply peel and enjoy the COLUMBUS Charcuterie Tasting Board while entertaining friends or during family gatherings. This 354g pack includes COLUMBUS Italian Dry Salami, COLUMBUS Calabrese Salami, White Cheddar Cheese, La Panzanella Multigrain Crackers, Castelvetrano Olives, and Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries. The ready-to-go charcuterie board comes in a “wood grain” tray for a beautiful presentation. The premium ingredients were specially selected and perfectly paired for an amazing charcuterie experience. This portable charcuterie board is the perfect appetizer for any party, gathering or picnic. It pairs well with a glass of pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, pale ale or amber lager. Suggested Retail Price: $17.99

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APPETIZERS

Hormel Canada Limited

Vida by PADERNO 12" Outdoor Gas Pizza Oven

Description: The Vida By PADERNO Tabletop Gas Pizza Oven cooks crispy, restaurant quality pizza in only 5 minutes. The 12" rotating cordierite ceramic stone draws out moisture for crispy crusts while the built-in lazy Susan pizza stone helps get the perfect cook on all sides. The pizza oven also features a large easy-fill smoke infuser box with WoodFUSION™ technology and adjustable temperature settings up to a maximum of 900°F/482°C for perfect results. Other features: • Quick-start ignition system • 15,000 total BTUs • Non-slip rubber feet • Designed for 20-lb propane tanks • Stainless steel construction for optimal heat retention • Includes a protective storage cover Innovation: Unlike traditional pizza ovens, the Vida by PADERNO gas pizza oven features a built-in lazy Susan pizza stone that is designed to protect food from direct contact with flame and helps get the perfect cook on all sides. The 12" rotating cordierite ceramic stone also draws out moisture for crispy crusts. WoodFUSION™ technology combines the ease of traditional gas grilling with the smoky flavour of woodfired cooking. The integrated technology is built directly into the product, making smoke infusion easier than ever and removing the need for a stand alone smoker box. Suggested Retail Price: $479.00

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APPLIANCES

Canadian Tire

Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Description: Our first serum concentrated with 3.5% glow complex with Niacinamide + Vitamin C* + Salicylic Acid to smooth skin texture and even the look of the skin after only 3 days. After 14 days, skin looks more radiant. Non greasy, tested on all skin types and tones. Certified by Cruelty-Free international, with 100% recyclable glass bottle. Innovation: Formulated with powerful derm ingredients [Niacinamide + Vitamin C* + Salicylic Acid], this serum’s formula works to smooth skin texture and even the look of the skin tone in just 3 days. After 14 days, skin looks more radiant. Disclaimer: *Vitamin C = vitamin C derivative Suggested Retail Price: $17.99

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Beauty

L’Oréal Canada

Go Pure Soft Baked Oatmeal Bars

Description: Go Pure Soft Baked Oatmeal Bars are a delicious new addition to the Go Pure line! The certified peanut-free bars are offered in three comforting flavours: Brownies, Chocolate Chip and Carrot Cake. They are slightly baked with Whole Grain and Rolled Oats. The soft baked texture is completely unique on the market. Innovation: Go Pure Soft Baked Oatmeal Bars are made with 100% Canadian Oat and dates for a natural sweetness and soft texture. Each bar contains between 11-12g of Whole Grain and 2-3g of Fibre. Therefore, a clean label with no artificial flavours or synthetic colours, there is no bar like the Go Pure Soft Baked Oatmeal Bars! Suggested Retail Price: $3.79-$3.99

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better for you snacks

Biscuits Leclerc

Country Harvest Everything Bread

Description: Our Country Harvest Everything Bread has the flavours of our classic Everything Bagels, now in a loaf. Made with whole grains and containing a source of fibre, plus the amazing taste of roasted garlic, savoury onion, topped with sesame and poppy seeds. Innovation: Our Country Harvest Everything Bread is the first mainstream everything bread, inspired by everything bagels, to launch in the commercial bread market! Suggested Retail Price: $3.99

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bread

Wonderbrands Inc.

All-Day Breakfast Mini Quick Cook Hash Brown Patties

Description: Mini in size, big on flavour. These Mini Quick Cook Hash Browns deliver the signature patty taste in only 5 minutes in the Air Fryer! Innovation: It’s not just a smaller size to our classic patties, it’s specifically formulated to cook quickly in the Air Fryer and the Oven while maintaining the crisp and potato taste we all love.

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breakfast foods

Cavendish Farms

Armstrong Cheese Mmmm…. Bacon Natural Shredded Cheese

Description: We have unlocked the perfect combination! Take your favourite recipes to the next level with our NEW and delicious Armstrong cheese Mmmm…Bacon Shredded cheese blend made with REAL bacon. This flavourful, time-saving, shredded cheese is perfect for omelets, loaded baked potatoes, casseroles or as a salad topper. Innovation: A first of its kind in the Dairy section of the grocery store, the shredded cheese, a blend of Pizza Mozzarella & Cheddar includes delicious REAL bacon. It will surprise and delight all consumers! It is a timesaver in the kitchen and offers convenience to all consumers. Available in 300g, 450g, 550g. Suggested Retail Price: 300g Shreds — $8.29 / 450-550g Shreds — $11.99

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CHEESE

Saputo Dairy Products Canada

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Armstrong Cheese Combos

Description: Bringing more familiar flavours to the dairy aisle, new Armstrong Combos are available in two flavours: Mozzarella with Naturally Smoked Salami Sticks, and Marble Farmer’s and Naturally Smoked Ham Sausage Sticks. This perfect snacking pair is a hearty combo typically found on cheese boards — but now great for a quick, on-the-go snack. Satisfy your cravings anytime, anywhere, with Armstrong Combos. Twice the snack in just one pack! Innovation: A first of its kind in the dairy section of the grocery store, the sticks are individually wrapped for convenience and are a source of protein and calcium containing only 90 calories or less. Each package contains 4 cheese sticks and 4 meat sticks. Suggested Retail Price: $6.99

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cheese snacks

Saputo Dairy Products Canada

Western Family Tempura Fried Pickle Chips

Description: Crinkle cut dill pickle chips in a crispy coating with no artificial colours or flavours. Innovation: Unique product offering with nothing like it on shelf today, taking a new approach on the traditional tempura fried appetizer combined with the trending dill pickle. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99

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CRISPY APPETIZERS

Pattison Food Group

Renée’s Dips

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dips

The Kraft Heinz Company

Bai Antioxidant Infusion®

Description: It takes two to mango. Your taste buds are about to mango tango to the Bai Antioxidant Infusion believes in helping unlock the good in you. Available in 6 delicious true-to-fruit flavours, this enhanced flavoured water beverage will be sure to quench your thirst. Each bottle has just 10 calories, 1g of sugar and naturally sourced sweeteners. Bai also contains dietary antioxidants Vitamin C or E, and tea leaf extract to help fight free radicals in your body. Flavour lineup: Malawai Mango, Molokai Coconut, Kula Watermelon, Ipanema Pomegranate, Brasilia Blueberry, and our newest addition, Costa Rica Clementine. Innovation: Disrupt the world with an uncompromising water beverage that refreshes the body, mind, and soul. Bai is not like the other drinks, there’s a lot that makes it special. With only 10 calories and 1g of sugar, Bai delivers true-to-fruit flavours without all the sugar & calories. Bai also uses a special blend of stevia leaf extract and erythritol to give you uncompromising taste. Suggested Retail Price: $3.49

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ENHANCED WATER

Keurig Dr Pepper Canada

Western Family Everything Bagel Bites

Description: Real cream cheese with chives in a crispy everything bagel coating made from no artificial colours or flavours. Innovation: The product is unique to what is on shelf today, using a trending spice mixture. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99

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FROZEN APPETIZERS - CHEESE BITES

Pattison Food Group

OREO Gluten Free

Description: The distinctive OREO chocolate cookie made with rich and 100% sustainable cocoa and the signature smooth crème you know and love, now Gluten Free! Innovation: Following a Gluten Free lifestyle can be challenging with limited options and not wanting to compromise delicious taste. OREO wanted to ensure its iconic cookie could be enjoyed by everyone including those in the Celiac & Gluten Intolerant community. Mondelez Canada Inc. launched the first ever Gluten Free Cookie in the OREO portfolio! Suggested Retail Price: $5.99

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GLUTEN-FREE

Bamboo Facial Tissues

Description: Mouche Bamboo Facial Tissues are made clean and meant to be seen. They come in modern, neutral colours that complement any space, are made from FSC-certified bamboo fibre that’s sustainably grown and harvested, and are free from any whiteners, bleach, dyes or fragrances. Stylish, sustainable tissues for any space. Mouche is proudly a Canadian, female-founded, and family-led business. Innovation: Mouche Bamboo Facial Tissues are the first to combine design and sustainability in an unwhitened premium 3-ply tissue. First, Mouche tissue boxes are designed to fit in with your home’s decor; no more tissue box eyesores. The modern, neutral colours and premium, smooth finish on the box were specifically developed for a design-conscious consumer. Second, Mouche uses bamboo, not trees, for their tissues. Bamboo is more like a grass as it regrows after harvesting, making it a sustainable choice compared to trees. Third, Mouche tissues are naturally light beige since they are the only facial tissue that doesn’t use any whiteners or bleach to whiten their tissues, making for a cleaner choice for your skin and compost. Suggested Retail Price: $3.99

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HOUSEHOLD PAPER PRODUCTS

Mouche Inc.

KitchenAid Shave Ice Attachment for KitchenAid Stand Mixers

Description: Shave Ice is no ordinary frozen treat. Traditionally made by shaving large blocks of ice, its texture is light & fluffy — unlike the hard and crunchy snow cone. With the KitchenAid Shave Ice Attachment it’s so easy to create light, fluffy and snow-like shaved ice to elevate a variety of desserts and drinks. And the customization options are endless — freeze and shave, a fine or coarse texture, of freshwater, juice, coffee and milk or dairy. Then, surprise and delight everyone by offering a variety of syrups, sauces and toppings to finish the dish and make each creation your very own. Innovation: • Easily Create Light and Fluffy Shave Ice at Home: Quickly and easily make over 1 pint (500mL) of fine shaved ice in 60 seconds, excludes prep time, based on plain ice using fine blade. • 3 Simple Steps to Make Shave Ice: Building your own shaved ice creation is as simple as 3 easy steps: freeze, shave, create. • Customize Your Ice Creation: Freeze and shave a variety of recipes including fresh water, juice, and milk or dairy, then customize your ice creation with a variety of syrups, sauces and toppings. • Stock Up For Sudden Cravings: Four ice molds included so you can freeze fresh water, juice, milk or dairy and be ready for sudden cravings anytime. • Works with all KitchenAid Stand Mixers: Connect to any household KitchenAid Stand. Suggested Retail Price: $99.99

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KITCHENWARE & COOKWARE

Whirlpool Canada LP

TEMPUR-Align® Medium Mattress

Description: From the moment you lie down until the moment you rise, every Tempur-Pedic mattress precisely adapts to your body’s weight, shape and temperature to reduce motion transfer, relieve pressure points and alleviate discomfort. Our TEMPUR-Align mattress provides our original soft where you want it, firm where you need it™ comfort and support. With TEMPUR material, the heat your body creates as you sleep softens and reshapes the mattress to fit you perfectly, night after night. TEMPUR material is CertiPUR-US certified, so you can rest easy knowing your best night’s sleep is made healthier for you and the planet. Innovation: TEMPUR material is not ordinary memory foam. Each TEMPUR-Align mattress features unique layers of proprietary material originally developed by NASA that work together to support your body and relieve pressure. Featuring: • A Premium Fabric Cover with moisture wicking fibres to draw moisture away from the body to help keep sleepers dry and comfortable. • A Cool-To-The-Touch phase change material just beneath the cover, draws heat away from the body to help keep sleepers comfortable during the night. • Our TEMPUR-ES Comfort layer provides a softer cushioning feel; combined with our Original TEMPUR Support Layer which provides advanced adaptability that automatically responds to your body temperature, weight and shape for personalized comfort. Suggested Retail Price: $2,299.00

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MATTRESS

Tempur-Pedic

Dove Refillable Deodorant

Description: Buy once and refill for life with our first lifetime guaranteed* stainless-steel deodorant case. Each kit contains one stylish, durable, and reusable deodorant container. The stick deodorant is formulated with 0% aluminum and is enriched with Dove’s signature 1/4 moisturizers with glycerin for skin that feels smooth and nourished. Dove Refillable deodorant gives you effective 48-hour protection against odour to help you feel comfortable and confident whatever life throws at you. Innovation: Do you find yourself throwing away plastic deodorant packaging month after month? Join the refillable revolution with Dove Refillable Deodorant. Each of our deodorant refills are packed in 96% recycled plastic to keep your deodorant sustainable. The caring, creamy coconut and a touch of pink jasmine scent is a soothing treat for your senses to give you a little moment of joy each morning. *Lifetime guarantee applies to stainless steel case only (refills excluded) and is valid for as long as the product is actively distributed to retailers in Canada. For more detail, see terms & conditions at www.dove.com/refill or call 1-866-404-1274 Suggested Retail Price: $19.97

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PERSONAL CARE & WELLNESS

Unilever

Silk Nextmilk

Description: Welcome to the future of plant-based with Silk Nextmilk™, a delicious blend of oats, soy and coconut. Plants have never tasted so good! Use it everywhere like milk, add a dash to your coffee, bake it, splash it on cereal or simply sip from a glass. Our delicious plant-based beverage is so tasty and creamy, you won’t even believe it (+ it’s 100% kitchen approved!). Innovation: Silk , the No. 1 plant-based beverage brand in Canada*, is inviting dairy-lovers to try Silk Nextmilk™, a product that offers a dairy-like taste experience that is so tasty and creamy they won’t believe it. This dairy-free revolutionary offering was specially formulated to meet dairy-lovers’ taste expectations through a remarkably delicious blend of high-quality plant-based ingredients that is designed to deliver on key taste and texture attributes of dairy milk. Silk Nextmilk™ is also a good source of calcium, a source of vitamin D and has only 3g of sugar per 250ml serving. *Source: Nielsen, BMO-TOTAL OUTLETS — Canada National — Latest 52 Weeks — Jan 22 Suggested Retail Price: $5.79

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PLANT-BASED BEVERAGE

Danone Canada

Longo’s Tahini Filled Falafel Bites

Description: Falafel Balls infused with Tahini Sauce crunchy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, introducing our new Tahini Filled Falafel Bites! Inspired by a traditional Egyptian style recipe. Innovation: The Longo’s Tahini Filled Falafel Bites are infused with a delicious tahini sauce so all you have to do is just heat and eat! The pops are packed with nutrients and rich in fibre and protein making it the perfect snack or meal any time of the day! Suggested Retail Price: $11.99

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PREPARED FOODS

Longo Brothers Fruit Market Inc.

Crispers Fiery Jalapeño

Description: The Crispers you know and love, but we’ve dialed up the spice! Crunchy baked Crispers with bold and fiery Jalapeño Cheddar flavours. Perfect to spice up your day & they are baked in Canada! Originally launched as a limited edition in 2022, they are now back full time — get them while they’re HOT! Innovation: Crispers has always been a local gem in Canada that holds a lot of nostalgia. Crispers are truly unique, and we love that about ourselves, we are different! We decided to launch our first ever limited edition in 2022 — Fiery Jalapeño. It packs big bold flavours that we are known for but in a spicy and cheesy profile we have never done! And we have great news, is it is coming back in 2023 due to the positive reception it has received! Suggested Retail Price: $3.69

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SNACKING CRACKERS

Mondelēz Canada Inc.

Chips Ahoy! Mashup

Description: CHIPS AHOY! paired with your favourite Cadbury brands in two delicious flavours — Crunchy CHIPS AHOY! Cadbury Mini Eggs and Chewy CHIPS AHOY! Cadbury Caramilk. Crunchy CHIPS AHOY! Cadbury Mini Eggs cookie with coloured egg inclusions. Chewy CHIPS AHOY! Cadbury Caramilk with chocolatey caramel chips. The taste of the Cadbury chocolate you love, now packed in irresistibly delicious chocolate chip cookies. Innovation: Launching the first Chips Ahoy! Mashup combining two well known major brands together for our Chips Ahoy! cookies to be even more delicious! Suggested Retail Price: $4.29

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snacks

Cracker Barrel Cheese Sauce Kit

Description: NEW & UNIQUE Cracker Barrel Cheese Sauce Kit is an exciting first-to-market innovation that includes a unique blend of great tasting Cracker Barrel shredded cheese and expertly blended seasoning. Unleash your inner chef by simply combining all the ingredients from the kit and adding milk and butter to have dinner is ready in less than 15 minutes. Also available in Alfredo, 4 Cheese Italian and MexiQueso. Made with 100% real cheese. Innovation: First product on the market to help consumers make their own cheese sauce, providing quality shredded cheese and seasoning so they can feel like real chef in the kitchen. Suggested Retail Price: $7.29

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soups & Sauces

Lactalis Canada

Ziploc® Compostable Sandwich Bags

Description: Ziploc compostable sandwich bags offer trusted Ziploc brand protection to keep your food fresh! They’re perfect for on-the-go, and can be used to store sandwiches, fresh fruit, and vegetables. Made of compostable materials, they can reduce landfill waste and create valuable soil supplement when composted in a commercial composting centre. They’re also BPI and BNQ compostable certified and were created in consultation with the Compost Council of Canada. Innovation: Ziploc compostable sandwich bags provide the same quality and freshness you expect from Ziploc, in a fully compostable format. Ziploc Certified Compostable Bags are made out of polyester, starch, dye and ink — a blend of materials suited for food contact and the ideal components for proper composting. Ziploc Certified Compostable Bags break down over time through a combination of unique conditions including heat, moisture and mechanical stress and the result is a valuable soil supplement. After they break down, it turns into soil amendment/compost that has toxicity levels that are safe for seeds to germinate. Ziploc Certified Compostable bags are BPI and BNQ certified and were created in consultation with the Compost Council of Canada. Suggested Retail Price: $5.99

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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT

SC Johnson

Caramilk Salted Caramel 50 g

Description: Ooey-gooey salted caramel wrapped in smooth Cadbury chocolatey goodness. Uncover this sweet and salty Caramilk mystery in 2 sizes: 50g and 100g. Innovation: Cadbury chocolatey goodness combined with soft-flowing caramel, now with a hint of sea salt! Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Prepared in Canada. 100% sustainably sourced cocoa. Cocoa Life is our sustainable cocoa sourcing program that does good by encouraging responsible farming, and by helping fight deforestation and supporting cocoa farming communities. Suggested Retail Price: $1.29

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Appetizers

Suggested Retail Price: $4.49

Description: Renée’s Dips are crafted with real vegetables and fresh ingredients, prepared right here in Canada with no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. Our dips are found in the refrigerated produce section so they can taste their freshest. Renée’s creamy texture is perfect for dipping vegetables, pretzels, crackers, chips and more. Innovation: This product is the only dip in the refrigerated dip aisle that is prepared in Canada and made with real vegetables. Crafted by Renée’s, responsible for great-tasting, thick and creamy textured fresh salad dressings, now available in dip form. Available in four great-tasting flavours: Ranch, Dill, French Onion and Sweet Chili. Suggested Retail Price: $4.99

Babybel® Plant-based

Description: Introducing Babybel Plant-Based, the new dairy-free snack! The same unique experience we know from Babybel, now in a certified plant-based, non-GMO and ‘Vegan Society’ version that the whole family will love! Babybel’s same signature wax coating is changing colors to an iconic green, so it’s easy for families and kids to identify. The pouch is also made with 100% paper hence recyclable, and our cellophane is compostable at home! Innovation: Babybel is launching its first plant-based snacking cheese offer on the Canadian market! The same unique experience we know from Babybel, now in a certified plant-based, non-GMO and ‘Vegan Society’ version that the whole family will love! Babybel’s same signature wax coating is changing colors to an iconic green, so it’s easy for families and kids to identify. The pouch is also made with 100% paper hence recyclable, and our cellophane is compostable at home! The product is coming in a convenient 5 portions format, perfect for lunchbox or to grab on your way out. A great option for vegans, flexitarians or simply the curious! Suggested Retail Price: $6.07

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PLANT-BASED CHEESE

Fromageries Bel Canada

2021

Beauty bed frame BREAD & BAGEL cheese Coffee maker Cokware Dairy–free Cheese ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH FACE SERUM FROZEN FOOD FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGE GLUTEN-FREE GROCERY DELIVERY SERVICE hair care HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCT HOUSEHOLD PRODUCT MATTRESS MATTRESS-IN-A-BOX ORGANIC BEVERAGE PLANT-BASED CHICKEN PLANT-BASED FOODS READY-TO-EAT SAUCES SKIN CARE SMALL APPLIANCES SNACK BARS SNACKS - CHEESE & CHEESE FLAVOURED SNACKS SOFA-IN-A-BOX SOUPS & DRESSINGS SPREADS SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT SWEET SNACKS VISION CARE

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bread

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Gluten-Free

Mondelēz Canada Inc.

2022

Mondelēz Canada Inc.