Ontario’s small grocers push back on recycling requirements to sell alcohol Independents say it’s not feasible for smaller stores to accept, sort and clean empties Ontario’s independent grocers ask Competition Bureau to investigate alcohol sales plan CFIG says province’s plan stifles competition A look at who is gravitating to ‘sober’ beverages, and where grocers fit in Shoppers are making more trips into grocery banners for non-alcoholic beverages '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 Demand for beverages that refuel and rehydrate are on the rise Mintel’s Joel Gregoire digs into how consumers are beating the heat with hydration Why your cup of coffee won't get cheaper anytime soon Coffee prices are soaring, driven by climate-induced crop challenges in top-producing nations. Until lab-grown coffee reaches mainstream, your morning cup is unlikely to get cheaper anytime soon Coca-Cola Spiced is getting cancelled after 7 months on the market Coca-Cola Spiced and Coca-Cola Spiced Zero Sugar will be phased out and replaced with a new flavour Canada is sobering up. Here’s why Canada's declining alcohol sales reflect a profound shift driven by rising taxes, inflation and changing cultural dynamics Andrew Peller shuffles leadership team Beverage company announces several key appointments More than 4,000 Ontario corner stores approved to sell alcohol next week Soon, beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails will be available at c-stores across the province 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
