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The inflation we are experiencing today is a result of the repercussions of Covid and a series of steps and perhaps missteps in response to the Covid crisis. Starting with a move by many countries to financially support individuals and companies to help weather declines in sales and incomes, a …

By: Aaron Skelton, CHFA President & CEO We know the holidays drive alcohol sales and that demand typically lessens once “Dry January” rolls around. But “Dry January” – a much needed alcohol-free break after a season of indulging (or overindulging) has moved beyond the month after the holidays – consumers …

How are shoppers dealing with inflation? Insights for retailers and brands. Canadian shoppers are clearly adjusting shopping patterns to fight rising costs. It’s in your news feed, it’s in your bank account, and it’s in your local grocery store. It’s inflation, and sadly, it’s inescapable right now. The causes and …

Consumers are looking to start holiday shopping sooner, early merchandising and promotions can help By Carly Peters Long before the first snowflake flies, grocery retailers are already thinking about the holidays. This year, with supply chain issues still plaguing the industry and the rise in food costs, the need for …

Cultivate-The Sustainability Conference Not to be Missed! Sustainability has quickly emerged as one of the most important issues within the food and beverage processing sector. This includes both an emphasis on developing sustainable operations by reducing waste and greenhouse gases but extends to developing more sustainable food products through plant-based …

BRINGING RETAILERS INTO THE DIGITAL AGE WITH DIGITAL SMART LABELS™ Today’s shoppers are tech-savvy and informed. They read and write online reviews, search for the best deals online, and have invented the practice of “showrooming” — visiting a store to check out a product in person before buying it online …

By Melanie Franner One of the lingering effects of the ongoing pandemic, combined with labour shortages, has undoubtedly been the assault on supply chains. The result, as already evidenced in parts of the country, has been supply shortages with empty shelves are far more common occurrence. This article appears on …

By Carly Peters The food people choose to put in their body has the power to hurt or heal. Countless studies have shown that high fat, processed, and sugary foods increase risk for certain diseases, while eating a diet rich in whole grains and vegetables can safeguard against disease, and …

By Ronda Payne Grocery retailers have heard it time and again since store shelves stood bare in the beginning stages of COVID: consumers are far more aware of Canadian food security than ever before. There’s an increased demand for locally produced goods and while that doesn’t always mean the 100-mile …

It’s likely that more than 100 million additional people will experience either famine or acute hunger, something we’ve never seen before By Sylvain Charlebois Food supply chain hangovers due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have resulted in questions about the global nature of …