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Else Nutrition Plans Canadian Market Relaunch in 2026
ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC. (BABY) (BABYF) (0YL0) ("Else" or the "Company"), a pioneer in wholefood, Plant-Based nutrition for babies, toddlers, children and adults, today announced plans to relaunch its Canadian business in early 2026 as part of its broader growth and margin optimization strategy.
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