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 Competition Bureau to examine food supply chain competition Bureau will also investigate how items are priced on store shelves 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? Ottawa's food plan has promise, but it lacks a clear vision for competitiveness Food security cannot be purchased through government spending alone. It is earned through investment, innovation and productivity 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 P&H Foods and Atlantic Poultry Incorporated announce joint venture Companies launch P&H Foods Atlantic Courchesne Larose Group acquires The Star Group Produce distributors combine operations Metro opens two Shared Kitchens in Quebec Retailer expands initiative in Sainte-Adèle and Buckingham Walmart reports major gains in Q1 Total revenue hits $177.8B on e-commerce boom 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
