This week in grocery news: Loblaw’s Q1 call, a new Food Basics for Ontario and more Here’s what you might have missed Canadians aren’t giving up meat, but… Up to 3.5 million adult Canadians have moved away from omnivorous diets since 2024. That is not a fad—it is a market transformation Antoni Porowski and Fresh Express dish on salad kits As the brand’s new “Fresh Expressionist,” Porowski shares how shoppers can take ready-to-eat salads to the next level The food industry has always worried about inflation. It should now worry about appetite A closer look at Canada’s $3.4 billion food disruption Yogurt’s popularity continues to climb More than 80% of Canadians are eating yogurt, and the category is showing no signs of slowing down Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear Lingering uncertainty related to the war in Iran and trade issues may lead to changes in the policy rate in the months ahead Climate change is increasing northern Ontario cattle herds—and beef prices Pressures on pasture conditions means less hay to feed animals and, consequently, smaller herds A new normal at the grocery store: More strategy, less freedom According to Dalhousie’s Canadian Food Sentiment Index, the panic is fading—but with one in three households still struggling to afford food, the pain clearly isn’t Inflation jumps on Iran war shock but few signs yet of spreading price hikes Food inflation cools to to 4% Gatorade, inventor of the sports drink, is getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes Change reflects consumers’ booming interest in beverages with perceived health benefits First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last
