Six key trends arising out of COVID, and how they impact grocery The outlook for the grocery industry is rosy, although consumers will demand e-commerce options and be increasingly sensitive to store cleanliness and safety Quebec Maple Syrup Producers set new record for production this year Producers point to a chilly April and additional taps to explain this year's success Research team to study impact of COVID-19 on retail food industry Dubbed FRESHER, the study involves interviews with employers/managers as well as front-line employees Grocers and general merchandisers dominate retail sales in Canada: Report Top five players account for 36% of all national retail sales Higher food prices are here to stay Canadian retail sales fell 10% in March, April could be worse Statistics Canada estimates April retail sales could decline by as much as 15.6% Annual inflation rate turned negative in April: StatsCan Food prices for rice, eggs and margarine increased alongside consumer demand Food manufacturing a bright spot in March sales slump Canadian manufacturing was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent plant closures Grocery store sales still high, but below mid-March peak: StatsCan Government agency breaks down sales on such items as toilet paper and hand sanitizer for the week ending April 11 How are Canadians consuming coffee during COVID? Consumption has remained steady, but there has been a ‘big shift’ from out-of-home to in-home drinking First Previous 38 39 40 41 42 Next Last
