This week in grocery news: Agropur sells fine cheese business, Save-On-Foods and Healthy Planet expand

Get up to speed with our rundown of the biggest news stories of the past week. 

Lactalis Canada signs deal to buy Agropur's fine cheese business

The transaction includes Quebec-made brands OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L’Extra, two production facilities and fine cheese import activities. Read more 

Save-On-Foods opens new store in B.C.

The Pattison Food Group banner set up shop in Lillooet Thursday (July 16). Read more 

Healthy Planet announces 45th location

The health and wellness retailer’s new two-storey location will open in midtown Toronto on Aug. 21. Read more 

Metro sells Première Moisson facility in Quebec

Grocer is is selling the commercial bakery manufacturing operations of its subsidiary Première Moisson Group Inc. to FGF Brands for $90 million. Read more 

Canada not banning produce imports amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it is not considering restrictions on fresh produce imports from the United States. Read more 

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady

The central bank struck a somewhat optimistic tone about the economy after holding its policy rate steady on Wednesday (July 15). Read more 

Vince's Market hires director of operations

Ontario grocer taps Thomas Ayoub, formerly of Whole Foods and The Big Carrot, for the newly created role. Read more 

With files from The Canadian Press

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