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 'I live in Vegas': Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costs Prices for diesel and fertilizer have nearly doubled since the war involving the U.S, Iran and Israel Business sentiment was improving, but Middle East war pushing up costs Central bank releases business outlook survey Former Walmart Canada exec John Bayliss to join Metro Bayliss will succeed Carmen Fortino as EVP, national supply chain and procurement Empire acquires Quebec food retailer Mayrand Deal marks company’s entry into the province’s discount and warehouse food market Alcohol, 'Buy Canadian' policy flagged by U.S. as trade irritants: report U.S. goods exports to Canada totalled $336.5 billion in 2025, down almost four per cent from 2024 Cocoa prices have come down, but that doesn't mean Easter chocolate will be cheaper Some chocolate manufacturers may be seeking to recover the capital invested in retooling recipes and equipment to maintain price stability, experts say Manitoba budget to reduce grocery costs and offer other direct savings The government says it will continue to dig into grocery prices Dollarama to only pass on price increases from war where 'absolutely necessary': CEO CEO Neil Rossy says the retailer will let competitors set the tone for whether prices should increase or decrease Kraft Heinz bets big on Canada. What it means for the food industry More than just a capital injection, the company's $250-million investment could signal a shift in the country's supply chain 1 2 Next Last