MARCH/APRIL 2025

MARCH/APRIL 2025 • VOLUME 111, NO.2

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In this Issue

14 Driving Trade & Fostering Innovation
Q & A with Tony Melis, CEO of SIAL Canada.

17 Beverage Blitz
What do Canadian consumers want from their beverage offerings?

23 A Proud Scoop
How Canadian-made ice cream continues to be an indulgence for consumers.

27 Meal ideas for BBQs
Fresh takes on classic outdoor favourites.

42 Data-Driven Loyalty Programs
Helping grocers & shoppers manage new affordability challenges.

45 Canada’s Breadbasket
Saskatchewan’s food and grocery sectors stance on economic uncertainties.

HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE

33 US Tariffs Further Threaten Canada’s Supplement Market
Are Canada’s high standards at risk?

Departments
6 MARKET UPDATE
12 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
50 IN THE BAG

On Our Cover
35 Sustainability Powered by Partnerships
Exploring how brands maintain sustainability in their products.

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