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News
Furlani Foods acquired by Arbor Investments
The manufacturer's CEO and senior leadership team will continue in their current roles
Worth Reading
The appeal of the deal: Liquidation grocery stores move into the mainstream
Value-focused consumers are driving the rise in popularity of these alternative retailers
News
EnsembleIQ's Product of the Year Canada unveils 2026 award winners
The largest consumer survey of product innovation reveals winners in 40 categories
News
Manitoba orders grocery pricing study to tackle rising costs
The province will analyze rising production costs and local supply‑chain vulnerabilities
People
Shaun McKenna joins Encore Market Engagement as partner
The former Grocery Foundation executive takes on a new role
PHOTO GALLERY: Inside the 2026 Product of the Year Awards show
Take a look at the teams and products that took home top honours this year
The Frank H. Sobey Awards for Excellence in Business Studies names 2026 recipients
Eight students were recognized by the foundation
Pattison Food Group taps Equifruit as organic banana supplier
Fairtrade organic bananas are now available at Pattison Food Group stores
Food Basics opens 153rd store in LaSalle, Ont.
The location will feature a product selection tailored to the community
Adonis expands in-store selection to celebrate Ramadan
Offers include a dedicated catering menu, expanded selection of imported products and homemade dishes
Inside Sungiven Foods’ fresh-focused growth
Paul Zhang, president of Sungiven Foods North America, speaks to how private label and organic foods are driving the grocer’s expansion across Metro Vancouver
Loblaw and OpenAI partner to integrate PC Express into ChatGPT
Consumers can explore, curate and shop in one seamless experience
No Frills boosts support for Cricket Canada with sleeve branding sponsorship
The sponsorship comes as an additional investment to the cricket association
Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are 'fixable'
The company said it will pivot from the split and invest US$600 million in marketing, sales and product development
Empire chief marketing officer announces retirement
Sandra Sanderson is set to retire in July
Manitoba government mulls grocery price measures as inflation continues
New study will look at issues such as differential pricing and whether fees or taxes could be changed to reduce grocery bills
B.C. organization enters debate on government-run grocery amid rising food costs
The Bank of Canada said this month that grocery prices have risen by about 22% since 2022
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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
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Retail Revolution
Retail power shifts in Canada
People
Rexall appoints Ron Wilson as president
UNFI Canada taps new director, business development
Big Rock Brewery appoints new chief financial officer
Gay Lea Foods shuffles board of directors
Photo Galleries
PHOTO GALLERY: The Grocery Foundation's 2026 Night to Nurture gala
PHOTO GALLERY: Buy-Low Foods opens new Coquitlam, B.C. store
PHOTO GALLERY: A new Foodland opens in Niagara-on-the-Lake
PHOTO GALLERY: Make Happy Tummies hosts breakfast event in Toronto
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
Maxi opens new store in Mont-Laurier, Que.
No Frills opens first Burnaby, B.C. location
Red Apple announces two store conversions in Saskatchewan
A new Walmart Supercentre is coming to southwest Edmonton
Tech
Registration is now open for GroceryTech Canada
Retail’s next big shift: AI-powered shopping journeys
In the AI era, strategic partnerships are key to retail success
Why today’s shoppers expect more than a paper shelf tag
Produce
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
Loblaw inflation report highlights steadily rising food prices in August
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
Building consumer trust in Canada's food system: CCFI
Demand for Asian cuisines extends from restaurant menus to grocery aisles
IDDBA's Fresh Take on Leadership Growth and Grocery Retail
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As coalitions shift, loyalty enters its next chapter
Community
Walmart Canada launches 10th annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign
Coca Cola names Peachland, B.C. Canada’s Kindest Community
Tim Hortons raises $1.3M for Special Olympics Canada
Giant Tiger partners with Kids Help Phone in support of Anti-Bullying Day
Sustainability
Nespresso Canada donates tree seedlings to Jasper, following historic wildfires
‘We’ve been loud about this for a year:’ Ontario grocery stores still waiting for movement on deposit-return rules
Federal funding boosts electric vehicle chargers across Canada
Planting the seeds: How grocers and CPG brands can lead on sustainability
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