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Maple Leaf Foods enters 2026 with clearer priorities since pork business spinoff: CEO
The meat company plans to increase revenue, reduce costs and increase prices to offset costs of raw meat
Worth Reading
One year later, 'buy Canadian' sentiment remains strong
Driven by national pride, Canadian consumers are continuing to support homegrown goods, but supply chain complexities remain a challenge
Beverages
What's driving the non-alcoholic beverage boom?
Premium positioning and product innovation are reshaping the low- and non-alcoholic beverage landscape
Worth Reading
Q&A: Skip SVP on the delivery app's growing retail network
Paul Sudarsan shares insights on the company's recent partnerships with Walmart and Dollarama
New Stores
Red Apple Stores reopens Lacombe, Alta. location
The store might have a new look, but president Jim Hreljac says it offers the same great value
Many Canadian women seeing limited pathways to promotions, according to study results
A majority of respondents say they aren't professionally challenged or stimulated
Maple Leaf Foods reports $391.2M Q4 profit boosted by spinoff of pork business
Sales for the quarter climbed to $991.2 million
Dairy group to seek designated status for 'Quebec poutine cheese'
Group says the goal is to protect the province's food heritage
Joe Fresh is now available on DoorDash
The partnership provides on-demand access to the Loblaw-owned apparel brand's clothing
Canada Packers reports Q4 results as an independent after spin off from Maple Leaf
The company reported a profit of $23.2 million in the quarter
International Women’s Day: We reflect on the achievements of our 2025 Star Women in Grocery
Time is running out! The deadline to nominate for 2026 is quickly approaching
From TikTok to the till: Making the protein surge work in-store
Fuelling online food trends are a desire for simple ingredients, health, good looks and longevity
Canadian Grocer's 2026 Impact Awards are now open!
The annual awards program recognizes companies and individuals making a positive difference
The Crump Group appoints new president
James Crump will shape the Canadian pet treat company's next chapter of growth
Loblaw and Flashfood mark another year of food waste diversion
In 2025, more than 21 million pounds of food were diverted from landfill
3M Canadian adults taking GLP-1 drugs, reshaping eating and spending, survey suggests
From smaller portions to fewer take-out orders and an increase in protein-rich foods, weight-loss drugs are changing how Canadians eat
Eco Guardian receives $1.5M investment from Ontario government
Funds will be used to expand the company’s manufacturing operations
Featured Video
Latest From our Experts
The Food Professor
Why the Iran war could spike grocery prices
Consumer Connection
Canadians will start early, spend smarter this holiday season
Food Bytes
In a polycrisis era, tradition becomes a retail strategy
Eating in Canada
Beyond the prescription: How GLP-1 users are re-shaping food and beverage consumption
Retail Revolution
Retail power shifts in Canada
People
From socca to success—the story behind Peacasa
Pattison Food Group recognizes its outstanding leaders
How Daily Bread Food Bank's Neil Hetherington takes the lead
Matt & Steve’s promotes Jamie Griffiths to chief business officer
Photo Galleries
PHOTO GALLERY: Calgary Co-op unveils new North Hill Food Centre
PHOTO GALLERY: New Metro Plus opens in Montreal
PHOTO GALLERY: A look inside Maxi's newest Montreal store
PHOTO GALLERY: Inside the 2026 Product of the Year Awards show
Plant-based
Researchers find benefits in using more of the plants we grow to produce food
Becel and Gordon Ramsay whip up dairy-free eats
A look at what’s driving demand in the dairy category
Protein Industries Canada launches $3M program for plant-based industry
New Stores
Aburi Market opening third Vancouver store
Costco to open new store in Oakville, Ont. next year
Loblaw looks to build 70 new stores in 2026, renovate 191 locations
Calgary Co-op set to open redeveloped North Hill store
Tech
Grocery executives among those recognized with RCC’s Retail Secure Legends Awards
Bring in the bots: How AI is changing the way people shop
UPDATED: Loblaw partners with Google to allow customers to shop through AI Mode and Gemini
Food is not a fight: Why AI in grocery retail is different
Produce
Sunkist peels back the curtain with new content series
Produce sector warns of risks in ending federal inspection service
PHOTO GALLERY: At IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show 2025
Food-safety tips fresh from the produce department
Health & Wellness
PHOTO GALLERY: On the show floor at CHFA Now Toronto 2025
Five wellness trends set to shape how Canadians will shop in 2026: CHFA
An excellent source of protein: Health, hype and hard truths
These three women are on a mission to create clean, tasty snacks
Worth Reading
Reality bites: The new anatomy of value
Why gen Z won’t give up iced coffee—even in the dead of winter
Breakfast trends influencing Canadians' morning meals
Q&A: Keurig Dr Pepper Canada's Chris McMahon on the ready-to-drink cocktail market
Community
Giant Tiger partners with the Canadian Women's Foundation ahead of International Women's Day
Drive Away Hunger partners donated 635 million meals in 2025
Loblaw partners with Ducks Unlimited Canada to support sustainable agriculture
Metro and Feed Ontario open third Shared Kitchen in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Sustainability
K-Cup pods now recyclable across Ontario
Group Bel Canada invests $3.7M to support the decarbonization of Canadian dairy production
Farm Boy and Friendlier expand reusable container partnership
The appeal of the deal: Liquidation grocery stores move into the mainstream
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