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 PepsiCo snacks, breakfast foods get a boost during COVID-19 quarantine Cola-maker says the financial outlook for the next quarter isn’t so rosy COVID-19 may save consumers money despite higher food prices One in five Canadians say COVID-19 pandemic overblown: Poll As recently as last weekend, 16% of those surveyed by Leger said they still planned to visit stores, restaurants and other places Canadians concerned about COVID-19, but panic buying not as widespread as reports suggest Less than half of Canadians say they have stocked up on provisions since the crisis began, according to new research Annual pace of inflation cools to 2.2% in February Inflation rate falls from 2.4% in January on moderate gasoline prices Maple Leaf Foods posts $17.5 million Q4 profit Coming off a strong quarter, the Mississauga, Ont.-based food company raises its quarterly dividend December retail sales flat, says StatsCan First Previous 39 40 41 42 43 Next Last
