Indie grocers say new grocery code is already reshaping supplier relations At a Grocery & Specialty Food West session, retailers say the code is giving them more leverage and a stronger voice Walmart Canada launches 10th annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign The retailer is contributing $1 million to help food banks meet growing demand The Canada Grocery Code takes effect The code, along with the dispute management system, were fully implemented on Jan. 1 Canada didn’t regulate grocers—it lost faith in them The Grocers’ Code of Conduct will come into force on January 1, 2026. Within the agri-food industry, expectations are high. Among consumers, they are more restrained—and rightly so Quebec consumers want ready-to-drink spirit-based beverages in grocery stores: study Representatives of the spirits industry ask Quebec government to reconsider the retail sale distinction The numbers no longer add up for Canadian dairy farmers Only in supply-managed dairy can you get a raise, claim a loss, and send taxpayers the bill — all at the same time Metro officially signs on to grocery industry code of conduct The grocery code is intended to promote fair dealings between grocers and their suppliers Grocery code office finalizes framework, launches formal recruitment The framework marks a milestone in the implementation of the Canada Grocery Code Independent grocers federation not happy with farmers' call for cap on profits Canadian farmers to lobby federal government to cap profits of major grocers 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
