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Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
IT'S OFFICIAL CANADA - NESTEA® RTD IS HERE Français
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Just in time to join in on the summer fun, your thirst-quenching bes tea is available in a ready to drink format and is here to stay! From coast-to-coast, Nestea ® is hitting the shelves at participating grocery and convenience stores. "We're thrilled to bring Nestea ® in ready to drink format across the country." said Jean Gagnon, Vice President, Cold Beverages at Keurig Dr Pepper Canada (KDP Canada). "This beloved brand holds a special place in many hearts, and we're excited to carry that legacy forward with the quality and innovation Canadians expect from KDP." Available now at major grocery and convenience retailers across the country, including Loblaws, Walmart, Sobeys, Metro, IGA, Amazon, and more, Nestea ® RTD comes in four refreshing flavours: Lemon, Peach, Raspberry, and Lemon Zero Sugar. The beverages are offered in four popular formats: 355mL can, 473mL and 1.89L bottles, and a 10-pack of 200mL tetra packs. Canadian's can also enjoy Nestea ® when dining out or on the go, with availability in a variety of ready to drink and fountain formats at your favourite establishments. Retailers across Canada are preparing for strong consumer demand as Nestea ® rolls out in ready-to-drink format, supported by a high-impact national campaign. "Nestea ® in RTD format presents a strong opportunity to meet consumer demand and drive category growth," said Knolly Smith, Vice President of Sales at KDP Canada. "With excitement already building in market, we're working closely with our retail partners to ensure they're well positioned to capture the opportunity." KDP Canada is also supporting the launch with a 360-marketing campaign titled ''Nothing's Like Nestea ®,'' including digital and social OLV, OOH placements, in-store retail activations, PR support, influencer engagements and a comprehensive social media campaign. This campaign highlights the authentic love Canadians have for the brand, and the thirst-quenching love Nestea can deliver. Nestea ® fans in the GTA looking to find their bes tea are invited to visit the brand's activation taking place at the Toronto Eaton Centre on August 28-31 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a chance to sip on this iconic Canadian brand. Check out the new Canadian website as well as @NesteaCanada on Instagram and @Nestea_Ca on TikTok to stay in the know about Nestea ® in Canada. About Nestea ® Canada Since 1948, Nestea ® has been one of Canada's favourite iced tea brands, offering generations of Canadians real refreshment. Now part of the Keurig Dr Pepper Canada family, Nestea ® in the ready to drink format, will deliver flavourful, thirst-quenching cold beverages. Crafted with care and a commitment to quality, Nestea ® is made with real tea and natural flavours, making it the ideal choice for those who seek an honest, delicious escape from the ordinary. To learn more about Nestea ® Canada, visit About Keurig Dr Pepper Canada Keurig Dr Pepper Canada is a leading beverage company, with a portfolio of more than 70 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We hold leadership positions in categories including coffee, tea, soft drinks, juice and mixers, and have the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the country. Our innovative partnership model builds emerging growth platforms in categories such as premium coffee, energy, sports hydration and non-alcoholic beer. Our iconic brands include Canada Dry ®, Van Houtte ®, Keurig ®, Crush ®, Dr Pepper ®, Mott's ® Clamato ®, Mott's ® Fruitsations ®, Timothy's ®, Atypique ®, Nestea ®, and Snapple ®. Driven by a purpose to Drink Well. Do Good., our 1,500 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage occasion and to make a positive impact for people, communities and the planet. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn. To learn more about our commitment to corporate social responsibility, visit
CTV News
04-08-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Ambulance workers' strike: Quebec and the CSN cannot agree on concessions
Paramedics remain in negotiation with the Quebec government in attempts to find a new collective bargaining agreement. (Graham Hughes/ The Canadian Press) Intensive negotiations in July over the paramedic strike have stalled. The parties cannot agree on what concessions paramedics must make in order to obtain a better wage increase than what Quebec is currently offering. According to Jean Gagnon, representative of the pre-hospital sector at the FSSS-CSN, further months of strike action are to be expected. It should be noted that essential services to the public are being maintained, with the strike by some 3,300 paramedics who are members of unions affiliated with the CSN mainly taking the form of administrative pressure tactics. Quebec has already said it is prepared to agree to a 17.4 per cent wage increase over five years, as proposed by the union, in exchange for concessions for paramedics, who have been without a collective agreement since March 31, 2023. The CSN says it is willing to accept concessions, but it does not seem to agree with Quebec on what those concessions should be. 'We tried to hold a three-week 'blitz' of negotiations in July to reach a settlement, but it is clear that the parties were unable to do so. In other words, the people representing us at the negotiating table do not have the mandate to reach a tentative agreement that we can present to our members,' said Gagnon. He said negotiations will resume on September 5 and that 'there are still many issues to be clarified.' He hopes that those at the negotiating table will then have the necessary mandates to reach a tentative agreement. Paramedics plan to increase their visibility in the coming weeks. 'We will make sure we are heard until we get a settlement,' said Gagnon. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on Aug. 4, 2025. The Canadian Press' health content is funded through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. The Canadian Press is solely responsible for editorial decisions.
