Research/Special Reports

Post-pandemic, nearly half of Canadians intend to order food online weekly (Survey)

Grocery curbside pickup or home-delivery is the most popular online food service
Universities propose 20-year fix-it plan for Canada’s dairy sector

Report says changes are needed to allow dairy processors to be more competitive and innovative
Walmart Canada tops diversity and inclusivity study

Its workforce is the leading contributor to consumer perception, followed by its advertising
Nielsen to provide market intelligence to business accelerator District Ventures

New deal is designed to help the Calgary VC’s portfolio companies innovate and build their business
More Canadians are growing their own food. What does that mean for grocers?

Dalhousie survey finds that almost one in five Canadians took up pandemic gardening
Store visits down, online shopping up in Western Canada: Study

Western Canadians also maintain their fierce loyalty to the Real Canadian Superstore
Appetite for meat-free diets continues to grow: Survey

While the ‘plant-based’ noise quieted during the quarantine, vegetarianism is on the rise
Six key trends arising out of COVID, and how they impact grocery

The outlook for the grocery industry is rosy, although consumers will demand e-commerce options and be increasingly sensitive to store cleanliness and safety
Research team to study impact of COVID-19 on retail food industry

Dubbed FRESHER, the study involves interviews with employers/managers as well as front-line employees
One in five Canadians say COVID-19 pandemic overblown: Poll

As recently as last weekend, 16% of those surveyed by Leger said they still planned to visit stores, restaurants and other places
Canadians concerned about COVID-19, but panic buying not as widespread as reports suggest

Less than half of Canadians say they have stocked up on provisions since the crisis began, according to new research
Canadian milk prices on the rise: Study

The price of 2% milk has increased in 17 of 19 markets since last summer, according to Field Agent
Online survey to help shape national food policy

Canadians have until July 27 to share their views
Canadians not so sweet on sugar: Mintel

Negative perception led to a 15% sales drop between 2011-16
Product reformulations on the rise: Report

CPG companies and retailers trying to keep up with changing consumer tastes
25 ways millennials will change the grocery industry forever

Attracting and retaining the next generation of shoppers starts with understanding them.
Chinese demand for food products set to rise: report

Growing middle class and stable employment create ‘tremendous trade and investment opportunities’ for Canadian business
Tax on sugary drinks could save 13,000 Canadian lives: Study

Research says a 20% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages would create $11.5 billion in health-care savings
Canada: A nation of breakfast-skippers and solitary diners

New study also suggests home cooking is increasingly less important
Major brands dominate Super Bowl food and drink sales: report

Coke and Lay’s among the leading choices for the NFL’s marquee game
Gum-chewing shoppers spend more time browsing: Study

Researchers study the benefits of chewing gum in the retail environment
University of Guelph launches food research labs

The Longo’s Food Retail Lab and the Schneider’s Research Lab will uncover how consumers make choices
Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain, heart disease

University of Manitoba research urges caution in use of artificial sweetners
Healthy eating becoming increasingly important to Canadians: Study

Nearly half of Canadians feel guilty when they eat foods they consider unhealthy