News Releases

July, 2026

• 21 July

  Calgary Co-op Proudly Announces New CEO

  

  CALGARY, AB, July 21, 2026 /CNW/ – The Board of Directors of Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (“Calgary Co-op”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Clarke as Chief Executive Officer. “After a thorough search process, we’re tremendously excited, proud and fortunate to have attracted someone of Andrew’s calibre to …
• 20 July

  Launch of National Food Security Strategy

  

  The Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger economy and making life more affordable for Canadians. Backed by more than $3 billion in investments over 10 years, this Strategy will drive productivity and innovation, support independent grocers, and create greater competition across Canada’s food system to help lower …
• 20 July

  Red Apple Stores Set to Celebrate Four Grand Openings

  

  On Friday, August 14, 2026, Red Apple Stores will host Grand Opening celebrations at four locations across the country: Esterhazy, SK, where the former Bargain! Shop has both converted to Red Apple and undergone a full renovation, and Revelstoke, BC, Blind River, ON, and Fort Nelson, BC, where newly renovated …
• 20 July

  Save-On-Foods brings fresh new shopping experience to the Lillooet community

  

  (July 16, 2026 – Lillooet, B.C.) Save-On-Foods Lillooet is now open, welcoming customers to a fresh shopping experience with great value, quality products and exceptional service. Customers can expect the same friendly, knowledgeable team members and a commitment to delivering an outstanding grocery shopping experience. The new store brings the Lillooet …
• 20 July

  AI could unlock a new era of growth for Canadian agriculture

  

  Regina, Saskatchewan, July 16, 2026 – Accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could be the key to boosting the productivity, resilience and global competitiveness of the Canadian agriculture sector. That’s according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) latest report, AI in Canadian Agriculture: Present Challenges and Future Prospects, which was developed with Deloitte Canada …
• 20 July

  Lactalis Canada Advances Canadian Dairy Leadership Position With Strategic Acquisition of Agropur’s Fine Cheese Division

  

  Transaction includes renowned Quebec-made brands OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L’Extra, two production facilities and fine cheese import activities   July 15, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Lactalis Canada Inc (‘Lactalis Canada’), the Canadian dairy leader behind emblematic brands including Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia, and part of France based …
• 20 July

  Jones Soda Expands Craft Soda Portfolio with Zero Sugar Lineup at Western Canada Club Stores

  

  New lineup delivers the bold, exceptional craft soda flavor consumers love—without the sugar or calories SEATTLE, July 15, 2026 /CNW/ — Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA) (OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda brand known for its bold flavors, premium ingredients, and fan-submitted labels, today announced the introduction of its Zero Sugar Craft …
• 14 July

  Highest Grocery Costs in Canada in Alberta

  

  Albertans are paying the most per grocery purchase, according to a new report. The Grocery Gap Report by fintech company Koho looked at grocery spending and financial behaviour of 173,000 Koho users, including over 28,000 Albertans. It analyzed data in the four western provinces along with Quebec, Ontario, Nunavut and …
• 14 July

  Retail Insider “Grocery Report” Examines How Value Is Reshaping Canadian Grocery

  

  Retail Insider has released Q2 2026 Canadian Grocery: Value Reshapes the Market, a new quarterly industry intelligence report authored by Craig Patterson. The report is part of Retail Insider Reports, a growing series of sector-level reports tracking major shifts across Canadian retail. Retail Insider Reports are designed to deliver executive-level insights across …
• 14 July

  Happy to Be Homemade

  

  Even with food affordability top of mind, shoppers are still choosing to buy Canadian. By Carly Peters If you’re talking about food in Canada, it’s most likely about the cost. As of writing, groceries were up 4.3 per cent compared to a year ago, and for the 16th month in …