Trending: Booze-free bevies, redefining the morning meal occasion, the impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict and more!
Welcome to Trending, a weekly roundup of the top grocery industry news stories from CanadianGrocer.com for the week of March 2 to March 6.
What's driving the non-alcoholic beverage boom?
Low- and non-alcoholic (NA) beverages are claiming more shelf space as consumers seek sophisticated alternatives that replicate social drinking rituals. We break out the trends that are shaping the category. Read the full article here.
Breakfast trends influencing Canadians' morning meals
It's still considered the most important meal of the day, but increasingly diverse households, cost of living and a return to the office is redefining the morning meal occasion. Read the article here.
Reporting $23.2 million in profit in the fourth quarter, chief executive Dennis Organ told analysts the company is building financial stability, but open to mergers and acquisitions. Read the article here.
Why the Iran war could spike grocery prices
In a recent column, Sylvain Charlebois explains how rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran could push transportation costs higher across Canada’s food supply chain—costs that would ultimately show up on grocery bills for consumers. Read the column here.
Reality bites: The new anatomy of value
Ramesh Venkat, director of the David Sobey Retailing Centre at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, on how rising food prices, an increased focus on health and AI are redefining value and shopping habits. Read the Q&A here.