Global grocery: News and ideas from the world of food retail France takes aim at the plant-based food industry, Trader Joe's recognized for innovation and more news Jamie Nelson, CFIG’s incoming chair, on championing independents Canadian Grocer catches up with Nelson to talk about the current grocery landscape and what it will take for indies to win Lactalis breaks ground on Oshawa distribution centre Facility is set to open in late 2024 Grocery code of conduct nears the finish line With only a few details (including an important hire) to figure out, a code could be in operation by early next year FHCP announces senior executive changes Errol Cerit and Michi Furuya Chang's roles with the organization are expanding Economy adds 64K jobs in September, unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5% Canada's labour market has cooled over the last year, but the unemployment rate remains below pre-pandemic levels. CPMA report highlights economic impact of produce sector in 2022 Farm-gate sales for vegetables rose to nearly $1.6 billion, while fruit sales increased to $1.4 billion in 2022 Is a $20 minimum wage in the fast-food industry a good idea? The future of the industry hinges on balancing the aspirations of low-wage workers with the challenges of automation and potential job loss Statistics Canada reports real GDP essentially unchanged in July The manufacturing sector was the largest negative contributor for July as it fell 1.5% Millennial, gen Z grocery shopping habits change as cost of living increases: Study Leger’s sixth annual Youth Study sheds light on how rising cost of living is impacting the two generational cohorts First Previous 42 43 44 45 46 Next Last