Experts

Addressing plastic pollution in Canadian grocery stores is vital, but we must carefully consider the potential consequences

Kroger, a U.S. grocery chain, had to divest nearly 15% of its stores over the weekend just to secure a chance at regulatory approval for acquiring a competitor

In a world of rising costs, Dollarama's stealthy grocery revolution is offering consumers a financial lifeline they can't afford to ignore

The Greenbelt isn't just about farms; it's about securing our food, preserving our environment, and bridging the urban-rural gap – an imperative we can't afford to compromise

Rather than resorting to moralistic measures, we should prioritize education and informed choices to foster healthier eating habits

The Canadian market remains in search of a game-changer to reshape the grocery industry landscape

Canada is redefining its relationship with alcohol, as declining sales are influenced by factors such as weather, health concerns, and the growing popularity of non-alcoholic alternatives

Canadians are becoming increasingly aware of the connections between climate change and their diet

While some Canadians may be hesitant to acknowledge it, there is a gradual improvement taking place

“Skimpflation” signifies a subtle alteration in the nutritional composition of certain products. While the term may be unfamiliar to many, the practice itself has a decades-long history

We need to explore the need for industry innovation, consumer expectations and the delicate balance between environmental responsibility and food safety

The declining popularity of ice cream in Canada is surprising, as shifting dietary preferences, health concerns and evolving market competition threaten this beloved frozen treat

Russia's recent termination of the Black Sea grain agreement, allowing tonnes of Ukrainian grain to be shipped to 45 nations, raises concerns about global food security

Cities will need to embrace new transformative strategies to overcome the challenges of downtown empty spaces and food deserts

The disturbing link between Canada's housing crisis and food insecurity

As a result of numerous alarming announcements regarding potentially carcinogenic food products and ingredients, the IARC is being increasingly disregarded

The United States has become the second country, following Singapore, to permit the commercialization of cultivated meat

If you buy honey and cooking oil in Canada, you basically have a one in four chance of purchasing a fraudulent product

Instead of incessantly engaging in finger-pointing, our efforts should be directed towards fortifying the food industry

Canadian parents with newborns have been grappling with a persistent shortage of infant formula – a predicament that remains far from resolved

New reports reveal that consumers are dining out more since the beginning of the year, despite inflation. Is the restaurant sector experiencing a revival?

Number of Canadians who don’t trust food companies with AI is almost double that of Canadians who do

Research tells us that the correlation between commodity prices and food retail prices is weak at best

The data is clear: Canadians are buying less food, and that trend won’t end anytime soon

Ottawa is recognizing how powerful gene editing can be to help Canadian farmers address global food security challenges

May is Celiac Awareness Month. And for people with the disease, buying food is even more expensive than for the rest of us

Retail sales data reveals changing consumer behavior in Canada's food retail industry during and after the pandemic. But are higher food prices making Canadians buy less food?

The food industry needs to embrace the massive social change that is about to hit the world

The Bank of Canada cannot solve inflation on its own. Governments need to assist in this, but it can be overdone

We need to assess and forecast how the carbon tax will burden our food suppliers over time

Shrinkflation has bothered many people for a very long time. The taxman has given another reason why we should hate shrinkflation even more

ChatGPT is retailing AI for all of us, and that could impact how the food industry embraces new technologies in the future

A new era in farmland management is emerging, an era in which capital investment expertise is becoming part of food production

We can fix this by addressing the issues of normalizing farm milk waste and hiding data

The CCSA’s recommendations will likely be received by many Canadians with great skepticism. Still, when looking at the scientific literature and the links between alcohol consumption and cancer, the findings in recent years are overwhelming

With food inflation at record highs, it is no surprise to learn there are cases of theft occurring, but that trend could mean more cameras, security guards and perhaps even anti-theft devices directly on food products

Sanctions should be punitive. But for tariffs on fertilizers, there was no evidence that Russian companies were impacted at all

Dialogue is important, but it appears as though ecologists are all for debates until someone disagrees with them

A total of 140 countries have at least one dish, cuisine or ingredient on this prestigious list, but not Canada

The avian flu has been wreaking havoc on the country’s poultry sector since early this year, and the pressure for some producers has become unbearable

Canada's current approach to getting leafy greens over the winter months is no longer sustainable

Canada has the potential to become the second largest exporter in the world as the human population reaches eight billion

The Canadian Dairy Commission held a press conference to announce to Canadians what is likely to happen to dairy prices next year. This is a refreshing approach – let’s hope the Commission continues on its path to reforming itself

Following the path of many grocers around the world, Loblaw became the first Canadian grocer to voluntarily freeze food prices. While non-cynical Canadian shoppers will appreciate the grocer’s empathetic gesture, such a move was long overdue

Despite the rising cost of groceries, Canada has an enviable food security situation, and we should be thankful for that

The 2022 Global Food Security Index has just been released, and Canada ranks 7th in the world like last year, but there is an index indicator that’s more worrisome than others

Perhaps it’s time for Canadian grocers to take a cue from their European counterparts and freeze prices as consumers take drastic measures to cope with meteoric food inflation

The sector is clearly redefining itself, but the bleeding continues

Protein is divisive these days, but it's also mostly politicized. Prioritizing food is one thing, but imposing food choices is not worthy of a democracy that respects its citizens

Health Canada's low-risk drinking guidelines could be outdated, according to new research from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction