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
Canadians have a big appetite for cannabis edibles: Survey

Mintel analyst says food manufacturers can capitalize on the growth of cannabis—even if they’re not in the edibles space
Food delivery is booming, but price is an issue for consumers: Survey

Dalhousie study author says grocers can get a piece of the meal-delivery pie
Rewards and relevance are key for Canadians: Survey

Nearly two-thirds of shoppers choose a retailer based on promotions, discounts or rewards
Is a lack of innovation behind halal shopper dissatisfaction?

Salima Jivraj, head of Nourish Multicultural, says it’s up to retailers to make shelf space for more interesting halal products
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
Research: It’s spring, do you know where your superfoods are?

Nielsen data a healthy reminder superfoods can live outside the produce department
Study: Banning junk food from schools yields positive results

Researcher says policy is moving childhood obesity in the right direction
Millennials transforming the food industry: Report

Younger consumers are increasingly supporting smaller brands and willing to pay more for premium features