Sponsored The real story behind Canadian eggs CPMA names David Dubé 2026-2027 chair President and CEO of Concorde Group to focus on trade, affordability and consumer health This week in grocery news: Loblaw’s Q1 call, a new Food Basics for Ontario and more Here’s what you might have missed 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 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last