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Manitoba Premiers promises to end provincial tax on food from grocery store

The change is a key part of a budget that promises to focus on affordability

In a grocery store, a woman examines her receipt at a self-service checkout. She focuses on managing her family budget and tracking shopping expenses efficiently

Dollarama to only pass on price increases from war where 'absolutely necessary': CEO

CEO Neil Rossy says the retailer will let competitors set the tone for whether prices should increase or decrease

Grocery at a glance: Canadian Grocer celebrates 140 years

For 140 years, Canadian Grocer has reported on the grocery industry's biggest moments

Canadian Grocer's February 2026 140th anniversary cover with archived covers

Manitoba government hands down budget amid health care, affordability concerns

The budget falls on the heels of rising gas prices and recent spikes in food inflation

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Retailer Dollarama reports Q4 profit and sales up, raises quarterly dividend

Though poor weather impacted foot traffic, comparable store sales for the quarter were up 1.5%

Chapman’s provides crucial funding for Hanley Institute

The frozen treat manufacturer is providing $25,000 in funding for five years
DoorDash to give some couriers extra cash to help with soaring gas prices

The food delivery service will offer up to $36 extra a week to help cover high gas prices
Del Monte's fresh, shelf-stable products unite under one brand as B&G Foods buys broth, stock business

Food companies complete acquisition of brands following legacy CPG's bankruptcy filing
Lassonde appoints chief information officer

Minh Quan Dam will lead the food and beverage company's technology strategy
Trending: Sobeys store-brand refresh, store openings and more!

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From Distribution to Brand Building: The Evolution of Chens

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Police in Richmond, B.C., investigating 'organized' meat theft after 39 cases

While some of the thefts may be opportunistic, Mounties suggest some of the stolen meat is then resold
Sleeman Breweries—Immersed in tradition

A look at the past, present and future of Sleeman Breweries
Kraft Heinz Canada to invest $250M in Montreal plant upgrade

Upgrades aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing, support jobs and expand capacity
Statistics Canada reports January retail sales up 1.1% to $70.7B

Sales at supermarkets and other grocers fell 0.7%
Feeding the harvest: the challenge and value of seasonal farm labour

Seasonal workers are paramount to planting, maintaining and harvesting the vegetables sold to the country's biggest grocers
Shared kitchens, food hubs can reduce barriers for startups: Competition Bureau

Agency says a balanced approach to regulations also needed to protect food safety while keeping markets open

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