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Canadian Grocer: grocery industry news, ideas & research
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Flyers, price-matching, local stores: How Canadians' grocery habits have changed
Many Canadians say they are being more mindful when they shop for food
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Alberta has fewer farm jobs, but still not enough people to fill them
In some sectors, operators are struggling to fill available positions
News
George Weston, Loblaw settle class-action lawsuits over bread price-fixing scheme
Companies agree to $500 million settlement
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Walmart Canada raises wages for hourly employees
Decision part of retailer’s new frontline investments
Boycott had little impact on sales, Loblaw execs say
CEO Per Bank said the grocer is responding to customer feedback
Loblaw's second quarter profit down after agreeing to settle price-fixing lawsuit
Revenue for the quarter totalled $13.95 billion
Loblaw promises to replace and refund unsatisfactory fresh produce
Grocer announces launch of "Fresh Promise"
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate by quarter percentage point to 4.5%
Bank's decision motivated by easing price pressures and weakening economic conditions
Long-promised Nova Scotia Loyal program to offer rewards for buying local
Program will only award points at Sobeys stores and Nova Scotia's provincial liquor corporation
Canadian parents prefer Walmart for in-person back-to-school shopping: survey
Field Agent’s shopper survey offers insight into how Canadians are preparing for the upcoming school year
Flashfood introduces new solution for independent grocers
Company launches platform designed for smaller retailers
Guru Organic Energy names new VP of marketing
Former Alpha Foods exec joins energy drink company
DCI/CIGBA appoints manager of events, communications and technologies
Marina Zaitseva joins organizations as Matthew Brown boards CFIG
Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigating after parasite found in P.E.I. oysters
Parasite affects the growth of oysters and increases mortality, but there is no human health risk
Skip grows delivery network across Canada
Company adds 13 cities to app
Keurig Dr Pepper expands distribution capabilities in Western Canada
Company leases part of a facility owned by XTL Group
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People
Maple Leaf Foods exec joins Lactalis Canada
CFIG appoints FCL's Ron Welke as its new president and CEO
Lactalis Canada names Ronan Lostanlen VP, manufacturing for its Dairy Food Group
GoodLeaf Farms taps M&M Food Market's Andy O'Brien as president and CEO
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Plant-based
How three siblings broke into the plant-based meal business
Lactalis Canada opens first plant-based facility in Ontario
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New Stores
Farm Boy opens in Port Credit, Ont.
Rabba opens 37th store in Toronto
No Frills opens second small format store in Toronto
Loblaw ‘on track’ to open 40 new stores this year
Tech
Upshop, Invafresh reveal merger
Shopify beefs up AI offerings with new products meant to boost merchants' sales
Field Agent acquires Toronto retail tech company Shelfgram
How AI could help farming become more efficient and sustainable
Produce
Climate change could mean fewer, pricier strawberries: Study
Five ways to make your produce department more appealing
Four things to know about jackfruit
Equifruit ups Kim Chackal to VP, sales and marketing
Health & Wellness
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
A look at what’s helping drive the vitamins and supplements boom
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Grocery code could spur investment, stabilize prices: Kraft Heinz Canada president
The beverage landscape is poppin’ with activity, but could it burst?
POLL: Is your grocery store ready for Ontario’s alcohol expansion?
As climate change increases the risk of foodborne illnesses, transparency and planning is key: experts
Community
Becel Kind Hearts Fund donates $500,000 to Second Harvest
CFDE opens nominations for Santa Cause 2024
Walmart Canada raised $7 million for Children's Miracle Network
Vince’s Market hosts BBQ in support of Toonies for Tummies
Sustainability
Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of B.C. plastic regulations kicks in
Empire expands partnership with FoodHero to reduce food waste
Walmart Canada adds hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck to its fleet
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