Tom Venetis

Contributing columnist, OCTANE

Author Profile

Tom Venetis is a 30+ year journalism veteran, starting as a business reporter with Canadian Press and later went on to cover Canada’s fast-growing technology business sector in the 90s and early 2000s for many B2B and news organizations. He is now a respected automotive business writer and commentator, appearing on CBC Radio. The former associate editor of Convenience Store News Canada and OCTANE Magazine, is now a freelance contributor and author of the Charging Ahead Column. Tom is also an avid book and jazz and classical record collector.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

2/8/2024
PepsiCo releases its quarterly and 2023 results
Company delivers 9.5% organic revenue growth for 2023 even with Quaker product recall.

Tom Venetis
2/8/2024
Parkland appoints James Neate to its Board of Directors
Appointment part of Parkland’s ongoing board renewal process.

Tom Venetis
2/7/2024
Conagra Brands Canada announces two additions to leadership team
Tonya Moncrieffe and Dinah Martinez join Conagra’s Canadian and International team.

Tom Venetis
2/7/2024
Coca-Cola Spiced coming to Canadian shelves
First time in three years the iconic beverage maker has added a permanent addition to its drink portfolio.

Tom Venetis
2/6/2024
Product of the Year Canada announces 2024 winners
4,000 Canadians voted for winners across 39 categories, covering food, snacks, beverages, health products and more.

Tom Venetis
2/6/2024
Numerator looks at what brands will attract Canadian’s food spending dollars
Generational and demographic shifts reflected in brand spending decisions, with private labels gaining traction.

Tom Venetis
2/6/2024
Imperial Tobacco Canada asking federal and Ontario governments to tackle illegal tobacco
Company claims illegal market share in Ontario is to be at least 39% and as high as 69%.

Tom Venetis
2/6/2024
Danone Canada’s Silk launches new plant-based yogurt
Silk's new range of Greek-style, plant-based yogurt comes with 12 grams of Canadian pea protein per serving.

Tom Venetis
2/4/2024
Tim Hortons warms ups winter with several new beverages
New drinks will include Fudge Brownie Lattes and Marble Swirl Hot Chocolates.

Tom Venetis
2/1/2024
Tree of Life Canada acquires Legacy Distributors
Legacy will continue to operate independently out of its Woodbridge, Ont. facility.

Tom Venetis