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New Stores
Healthy Planet expands footprint in Ottawa
Retailer preps third location in the city
News
‘The damage is done:’ Canada’s food bank visits reach new high
Food Banks Canada releases 2024 HungerCount report
News
Metro opens Toronto fresh facility, completes billion-dollar supply chain transformation
Automated fresh distribution centre marks final milestone in seven-year project
People
Amazon global grocery exec departs
Tony Hoggett exits company after three years
News
7-Eleven to build 500 ‘food-forward’ stores between 2025 and 2027
New builds to incorporate learnings from the chain’s “Evolution” format
Whole Foods Market frozen waffles recalled due to possible listeria contamination
Recall includes some frozen waffles sold under the 365 Whole Foods Market brand
Efforts to add Maple Leaf Foods to bread price-fixing class action denied
Class-action lawsuit was originally certified in 2021 against several grocery retailers and other food companies
'We feel hoodwinked': Ontario grocers wary of new recycling rules with alcohol sales
Stores will have to accept not just bottles and cans, but packaging such as bags, boxes, plastic rings and bottle caps
CFIG’s new chief Ron Welke on what’s ahead for the organization
Canadian Grocer catches up with Welke to talk about his new role and plans for the indie association
With listeria top of mind, manufacturers are upping testing protocols: food experts
While listeria has seized consumers' attention, experts say it's not infiltrating the food chain
How will Canadians adjust their spending this holiday season?
RCC and Leger survey looks at how consumers are adapting their shopping habits in the face of financial woes
Statistics Canada reports August retail sales up 0.4% at $66.6 billion
Sales at food and beverage retailers dropped 1.5%
Stong’s Market to add new location in B.C.
Grocer and its Stems floral shop to open in Lark Group building
PHOTO GALLERY: T&T opens Kanata store
Asian grocer hosts grand opening for second Ottawa location
Behind Metro’s plan to make Moi the ‘most personalized loyalty program in Canada’
Rewards program launches in Ontario
Canadian Grocer wins two 2024 Eddie Awards
Awards recognize editorial excellence
How grocers can tackle employee turnover
With the high cost of staff departures, grocers need fresh approaches to build loyalty
Latest From our Experts
The Food Professor
Canada’s food waste epidemic needs a wake-up call
Consumer Connection
Canadians wary of AI integration
Food Bytes
Demand for beverages that refuel and rehydrate are on the rise
Eating in Canada
As Canada’s population diversifies, the definition of comfort food is evolving
Retail Revolution
The rise of autonomous shopping
People
Metro CFO François Thibault to retire next year
FHCP shuffles board, executive committee with John Pigott as new board chair
Calgary Co-op CEO Ken Keelor steps down, Lisa Swartzman tapped as interim chief
CFIG’s incoming chair Erin Higdon is passionate about the grocery industry
Photo Galleries
PHOTO GALLERY: Highlights from the Global Produce and Floral Show
PHOTO GALLERY: Star Women in Grocery Awards Ceremony 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: T&T opens new store in London
PHOTO GALLERY: Highlights from the CHFA Now 2024 trade show
Plant-based
Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milk seems to be over: PHAC
As plant-based milk becomes more popular, brands look for new ways to compete
Listeria infections linked to plant-based milk recall increases
How three siblings broke into the plant-based meal business
New Stores
Aisle24 opens new cashierless grocery market in Montreal
KaleMart24 opens third store in downtown Montreal
Hasty Market signs new franchise agreement for The Market concept
T&T sets opening date for second Ottawa store
Tech
Canadians wary of AI integration
Will AI make us food illiterate?
The rise of autonomous shopping
Google enhances trend tracking, ad management for retailers
Produce
Metro partners with Vision Greens to host food waste event
Produce, compost industries to develop global standard for compostable produce stickers
The human behind the brand
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IGA talks growth of Montreal green roof
Health & Wellness
How allergy-friendly restaurants are winning big
Four health and wellness trends for 2025: CHFA
Canada’s natural health products industry calls on Ottawa to reverse course on labelling regulations
How grocers can reconnect with digitally savvy gen Zs through better-for-you snacking
Worth Reading
Rotman’s David Soberman on the delicate art of reputation management
An on-trend floral department helps grocers connect with customers and drive profitability
How grocers are offering value in the face of inflation
From vlogs to food hauls, grocery store tourism gains popularity on social media
Community
Food Basics bringing drone show to Ottawa in celebration of Diwali
Haleon Canada donates 280,000 bottles of Children’s Advil
Chicken Farmers of Ontario partners with Maple Leaf Foods to provide chicken to food banks
Sobey Foundation and Empire kick off annual fundraiser in support of youth mental health
Sustainability
Canada’s food waste epidemic needs a wake-up call
Café William sailing cargo ship begins voyage from Colombia to Quebec
Grocers are tackling food waste—and helping shoppers save
The hidden potential of bi-metal beverage containers
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