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People
Kimberly-Clark taps John Carmichael as president, North America
The outgoing head of Nestlé Canada will take on the new role in September
News
Nature’s Emporium appoints Steve Hollingsworth as new CEO
Co-founder Joe D’Addario will transition to chair of the board
Worth Reading
Back-to-school boom: How to win the lunchtime crowd
From crunchy snacks to protein-packed bentos, tap into the trends that can help boost back-to-school sales
People
Nestlé Canada announces changes at the top
John Carmichael is stepping away from his role as market head of Canada; Chandra Nath Kumar is stepping up
News
Maple Leaf Foods reports Q2 profit rose, driven by pork business
Results improved because of profitability in its pork business, CEO says
Metro banners join DoorDash across Ontario and Quebec
Shoppers across Ontario and Quebec can now access a variety of grocery essentials on demand
Nine hospitalized, dozens sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios
Outbreak strains of salmonella were found in samples of the recalled Habibi brand pistachios
Ford urged by small alcohol makers, retailers to block store-brand alcohol (report)
Letter sent to the Ontario government asks it to shelve idea of letting supermarket sell private-label alcohol products
An excellent source of protein: Health, hype and hard truths
Protein is trending—but how much do people really need and can they have too much?
Philadelphia whips up a new identity as the ultimate dip
New campaign for Philadelphia Whipped Cream Cheese highlights its light-as-a-cloud texture
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Dubai chocolate recalled by CFIA due to possible salmonella contamination
The milk chocolate bar was distributed in Quebec and online
Pet Valu announces Greg Ramier as new CEO, reports Q2 profit of $21.8M
Former Loblaw executive is set to be the top dog, replacing Richard Maltsbarger who will retire next year
PHOTOS: Costco opens new warehouse in Quebec
Club announces first store in city of Rimouski
Hilary Weston, fashion mogul and former Ontario lieutenant-governor, dead at 83
Weston was a philanthropist and business leader known for her commitment to community, family and public service
Aurora ups Diana D'Elia to VP role
Exec named vice president, marketing and business development
Trump hits Canada with 35% tariffs
U.S. president signed the executive order Thursday night to slap Canada with the increased duties
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The Food Professor
Cracked system: What rising egg prices say about Canada’s supply management
Consumer Connection
Canadians continue to prioritize value at the grocery store
Food Bytes
Amid trade tensions, Canadian shoppers look to ‘do their part’ at the grocery store
Eating in Canada
Tariffs and consumer habits are shifting, but there’s a way for retailers to win
Retail Revolution
Four ways retailers and suppliers can grow, together
People
How Maple Leaf Foods’ Head of Culinary Samantha Lazuric Takes the Lead
Nature Fresh Farms taps new SVP, North American sales and strategic growth
These three women are on a mission to create clean, tasty snacks
Hershey taps Wendy’s chief Kirk Tanner as its next president and CEO
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Plant-based
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
Four things to know about cacao
New Stores
Save-On-Foods to open small-format store in Metro Vancouver
Farm Boy plans three new locations
Red Apple to open refreshed stores in Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario and Nova Scotia
Loblaw opens four discount stores in B.C., Quebec and Ontario
Tech
Welch’s and Telus team up to improve food industry compliance, supply chain innovation
Transparency is paramount as gene-edited pork approaches market launch
To remain competitive, grocers need crosschannel marketing
Fresh frontiers: How biotechnology is reshaping the produce aisle
Produce
Three ways grocers can make local produce shine this summer
Four things to know about guava
Metro Ontario hosts rooftop garden lunch featuring local ingredients
Cavendish Farms to study P.E.I. potato yields, quality
Health & Wellness
Canada got fatter since the pandemic. Pharma noticed
The fall of artificial colours in food
Kraft Heinz pulling artificial dyes from its U.S. products in 2027
FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals
Worth Reading
KPMG’s Elliott Marer on pressure and possibilities amid a food industry in flux
Canada’s food chain just got tariff-slapped—again. Ottawa has only itself to blame
Why DoorDash’s price tactics should worry us all
Investor Arlene Dickinson on Canada’s readiness to compete
Community
Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health launches period product donation drive
Healthy Planet launches back-to-school campaign
Grocers Are Uniquely Positioned to Relieve Food Insecurity: Here’s How
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CFDE opens nominations for Santa Cause 2025
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Loblaw to install sprawling rooftop solar system at Ontario distribution centre
Food Basics partners with Too Good To Go
Nespresso Canada green bag recycling program deployed in Quebec
Ontario proposes to weaken impending new recycling rules over costs to producers
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