This week in grocery news: Empire’s Q4 results, No Frills’ milestone Here’s what you might have missed Ottawa wants answers on food prices. It may not like what it finds For years, Canadians were told many times grocers alone were responsible for rising food prices. The reality is far more complicated—and far more uncomfortable Empire to open 70 new grocery stores over next three years Majority of stores will be discount supermarkets Maxi opens in Lévis, Que. New store spans 30,000 square feet Canada has alternatives to corporate grocery chains. Here’s what governments can learn from them Why do so many Canadians need an alternative model to the grocery stores they already have? This week in grocery news: Dollarama’s ‘smooth’ Q1, Ottawa’s $3.2B food strategy Here’s what you might have missed Carney announces national food security strategy meant to expand choice, lower prices Plan intends to change the way food is bought, sold, transported and distributed in Canada George's Market celebrates with 'never-give-up attitude' Ontario grocery store and greenhouse commemorates 65th anniversary FMI taps David Haaf to lead fresh foods as Rick Stein retires Haaf most recently served as CEO of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association PHOTOS: DCI, CIGBA and CFIG host 2026 Charity Golf Classic Tournament brought industry together in support of Food Banks Canada 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last