Canadian Grocer's top 10 stories in September 2018

Canada bans use of trans fats in food products
Though announced more than a year ago, the ban on trans fat in foods officially came into effect late last month. Read the full story here.

BREAKING: Empire to acquire Farm Boy
The parent company of Sobeys reached a deal to buy all 26 Farm Boy locations, which are located across Southern Ontario. Read the full story here.

Loblaw fills top digital role from within
Herman Paek, a former Silicon Valley executive who joined the grocer in 2012, is filling a position left vacant by Jeremy Pee. Read the full story here.

Save-On-Foods unveils leadership changes
The B.C.-based grocery chain made a number of executive shuffles as part of an ongoing growth strategy. Read the full story here.

Costco delivery service expands across Ontario
After introducing its grocery delivery service to parts of Southern Ontario, the members-only warehouse expanded the two-day offering to multiple cities within the province. Read the full story here.

Grocery retailers open locations at Upper Canada Mall
A 40,000-sq.-ft. space inside Newmarket, Ont.’s Upper Canada Mall is now home to  20 “best-in-class” merchants such as Vince's Market. Read the full story here.

Empire deal to fuel aggressive Farm Boy expansion
While national expansion is a longer-term goal, executives from both companies have made it clear the initial focus is the Greater Toronto Area.  Read the full story here.

Empire CEO says food prices will rise
Michael Medline confirmed food prices would go up due in part to Canada’s trade war with the U.S. and cost increases would likely be passed on to the consumer. Read the full story here.

Ferrero Canada names new VP sales
BJ Hamilton took over the role previously held by Fabio Romano, who headed to the U.S. Read the full story here.

Empire reports year-over-year profit and sales growth
Obeys parent said first-quarter sales totalled $6.46 billion, up from $6.27 billion. Read the full story here.