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Protein Emerges as a Growth Engine in the Bakery Aisle Protein is rapidly becoming one of the most influential forces shaping food innovation—well beyond its traditional strongholds in bars, shakes, and yogurt. The latest sign of this shift is unfolding in the bakery aisle, where everyday staples are being reimagined …
March, 2026
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21 March
Kraft Heinz to increase Canadian production with $250-million investment in Montreal factory
Kraft Heinz Canada says it’s going to spend $250 million on its factory in Montreal to increase homegrown manufacturing and production of its brands. According to Simon Laroche, president of Kraft Heinz Canada, these investments, allows the company to keep all the production for the Canadian market in Canada. For …
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20 March
Manitoba Government Ending Predatory Pricing in Grocery Stores
The Manitoba government has introduced an amendment to the Business Practices Act that would ban retailers from using consumers’ personal data to increase the price of goods for a specific consumer, Public Service Delivery Minister Mintu Sandhu has announced. “Protecting Manitobans from unfair pricing practices is essential to keeping life …
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20 March
McSweeney’s Launches Spicy Dill Pickle Zero Sugar Pepperoni
Pickle lovers and heat seekers, this one’s for you. McSweeney’s has launched Spicy Dill Pickle Zero Sugar Pepperoni, a bold snack that delivers the tangy, spicy punch of dill pickle without any sugar. With more than half of Canadians actively cutting back on sugar, McSweeney’s is showing the snack aisle …
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20 March
Grimm’s Brings Zero Sugar to the Bulk Deli
Grimm’s is expanding its bulk deli line nationally with zero sugar versions of two of the deli counter’s most popular formats: Zero Sugar Smoked Chicken Breast and Zero Sugar Old Fashioned Ham. Both deli classics are built around a cleaner ingredient list, without sacrificing on flavour or texture. No sugar, …
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20 March
CFIA Issues Fines to Grocery Retailers
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is cracking down on grocery stores that promote imported food as Canadian. So far this year, the federal food regulator has issued two fines to Loblaw-owned grocery stores for this type of violation. The CFIA is also investigating Canadian labelling and advertising practices at …
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20 March
Plant-based Beverage Market to Reach US$71.8 Billion by 2032 Expands Amid Health and Sustainability Trends – Persistence Market Research
LONDON, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The global plant-based beverage market is growing rapidly, valued at around US$29.4 billion in 2025 and projected to reach US$71.8 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 13.6% in the coming years. This expansion is driven by rising consumer interest in lactose-free diets, vegan lifestyles, and sustainable food …
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17 March
Barcodes a Thing of the Past?
Barcodes have begun disappearing from supermarket shelves as retailers trial technology set to replace them. The zebra-striped labels are in the process of being phased out in favour of new, square-shaped QR codes in a move that could put an end to squinting at tiny product labels and accidentally buying …
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17 March
Canada Packers appoints Amy Hastings as SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Canada Packers is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Hastings as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective March 23rd, as the company continues executing its strategy to become the global standard in sustainable pork. Hastings brings more than 15 years of experience leading legal and governance …
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16 March
Farm Boy Expands in Northern Ontario with New Collingwood Location
Farm Boy blends Collingwood’s local character with the fresh-market experience customers know and love COLLINGWOOD, ON (March 16, 2026) – Farm Boy, one of Ontario’s fastest-growing fresh-market retailers, announces the opening of its new Collingwood store at 39 Huron Street on March 26, 2026. The Collingwood location will become Farm Boy’s …