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Americold Realty Trust has started construction on a new cold storage facility in Saint John, New Brunswick. The project, valued at $75-$80 million, marks their expansion into Canada and is in partnership with DP World and Canadian Pacific Kansas City. The facility will offer 22,000 pallet positions to improve food distribution between Canada and global markets. Opportunities NB will support job creation with up to $1.01 million in payroll rebates and the project is expected to contribute significantly to the provincial GDP.

Loblaw is expanding its Maxi discount grocery chain into New Brunswick by opening a new store in Caraquet this fall. This 15,000-square-foot store at Place Saint-Pierre will be Maxi's first location outside Quebec and will generate around 30 new jobs. The expansion aligns with Loblaw's strategy to increase their small-footprint store presence across Canada. Maxi aims to resonate with the local community's francophone heritage and values.