Canadian Grocer's top 10 stories in January 2019
Loblaw’s Sarah Davis takes on expanded role
Loblaw president Sarah Davis is now responsible for the company's 13-member board. Loblaw also expanded Davis's direct-reporting lines to include the HR and finance departments. Read the full story here.
McEwan Yonge & Bloor opens its doors
Canadian chef Mark McEwan opened his third gourmet grocery retail location, this time in Toronto's upscale Yorkville neighbourhood. Read the full story here.
Time to get familiar with Gen Z
Generation Z (roughly those between the ages of seven and 24) has some unique shopping traits. Here's eight things you should know about this demographic. Read the full story here.
Loblaw calls Canadians back to the table
The country's largest grocer got philosophical for the latest installment of its "Eat Together" marketing platform. Read the full story here.
Rising stars
Meet Canadian Grocer’s 2018 Generation Next award winners—all under the age of 40—chosen for their leadership, innovative work and commitment to the industry. Read the full story here.
What lies ahead?
The grocery industry has changed dramatically over the last few years and there's no signs of slowing down. We take a look at the trends that could impact your business in 2019. Read the full story here.
New Canada Food Guide highlights lifestyle choices, nixes portion sizes
Health Canada's revised food guide suggests good health is about more than just the food we eat. Read the full story here.
The CPG brands Canadians trust most…
17,000 Canadians voted for their favourite food and beverage brands in the sixth annual BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards. Read the full story here.
Study finds more than half of food produced in Canada is wasted
Food waste in Canada is a significant issue, but can you guess who the biggest culprits are? Read the full story here.
Big brand names try reusable containers
Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and other CPGs announced they will partner with a company called Loop to deliver products such as shampoo and detergent in sleek, reusable containers. Read the full story here.