Worth Reading

Food banks in Toronto and Calgary are seeing a surge in demand as food prices soar

Canadian grocery shoppers are looking for deals and switching to discount banners, Caddle research finds

CFIG's Tom Shurrie and Vince’s Market’s Giancarlo Trimarchi, on the current indie landscape

Producers are working with government bodies and industry groups to prevent the disease from spreading

Rising grocery bills and the high cost of meal-kit subscriptions puts a damper on demand

CEO Jonathan Gitlin says he's seeing increased interest from some of the country's largest grocers

Empire CEO shares the three priorities the company focused on during the pandemic

Summer, and the promise of outdoor entertaining, is just around the corner. Here’s how to fire up sales during this key period

Global food production is feeling the effects of extreme weather conditions, the war in Ukraine and the pandemic

Loblaw president says shoppers have more money in their wallets today than pre-pandemic

More than one-third of racialized and Indigenous workers feel undermined on the job

While it may seem an impossible situation, there are steps the government can take to combat rising food prices

During the pandemic, Michael Medline says business leaders were looking for ways to "give back to the country"

New seal allows shoppers to identify upcycled ingredients and products

At GSFW, a panel of indie grocers talked about the status of the grocery code of conduct and the crucial principles it should include

Facing new pressure from online marketplaces, local grocers need to do more for the consumer in order to stand out

Ground beef instead of tofu? Candles instead of light bulbs? Experts say technology can improve orders and customer satisfaction

Lab-cultivated meat is on the way, but there are still some hurdles to overcome 

To woo customers, grocers will need to ensure stores are more relevant and experiential

Venture capitalists are investing heavily in ultra-fast delivery companies, yet experts say they're unprofitable

The boomer cohort in Canada is large, affluent and willing to spend their dollars - ignore them at your peril

Progress has been made in recent months, but more discussion with a larger group of industry players is needed

At a panel discussion, produce experts weighed in on how to approach the "complex" issue of plastics in packaging

Fork Lift Kitchen & Bar serves casual eats and local drinks in Aberdeen Mall location