News Releases

June, 2026

• 9 June

  The Grocery Foundation Announces Appointment of Liam Sobey and Ryan Collis to Board of Directors

  
• 9 June

  The High Cost of ‘Grocery Pricing Fairness’

  

  The High Cost of ‘Grocery Pricing Fairness’ Background: Several states, including New York, are considering “grocery pricing fairness” legislation aimed at supporting small independent grocers. These proposals—such as New York’s Senate Bill S8563—would require large grocery suppliers to offer identical prices and contract terms to all retailers that purchase the …
• 9 June

  Frozen Juice is Returning to Canadian Grocery Stores

  

  One of Canada’s most nostalgic grocery staples is heading back to store freezers. Loblaw says frozen juice concentrate will return later this month through its No Name brand, bringing back a product many shoppers feared had disappeared for good. The retailer says the move comes after hearing from customers who …
• 9 June

  Grocery Benefit Payments Underway for Eligible Canadians

  

  One of the federal Liberals’ flagship affordability measures has begun landing in the bank accounts of eligible Canadians. First announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney in January, top-up payments for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit started on Friday. The program previously was called the GST/HST credit and is usually …
• 6 June

  MAY / JUNE 2026

  

  MAY/JUNE 2026 • VOLUME 112, NO.3 In this Issue 24 The Power of Brands Brands have power because of the value proposition behind them. 31 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards New product awards finalists raise the bar on function, convenience, and value. HEALTH & WELLNESS UPDATE 41 Guts for …
• 6 June

  Canadian Grand Prix Winners

  
• 4 June

  World Cheese Awards 2026 opens for entry on 11 June

  

  The world’s largest cheese competition will be accepting registration for entry online Calling all cheesemakers! On 11 June, the 38th World Cheese Awards will start accepting registrations for entry. The most highly respected and well-recognised celebration of cheese on the planet is taking place in Córdoba, Andalusia from 12-15 November, as …
• 2 June

  TEDxWinnipeg 2026

  

  By Melanie Houssin I had the opportunity to attend TEDxWinnipeg on May 28 at the University of Manitoba’s Desautels Concert Hall. The event brought together some of Manitoba’s most compelling ideas to the iconic red dot made famous through TED Talks around the world. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and …
• 2 June

  Jones Soda, Bethesda Softworks’ highly sought-after Vault-Tec Official Beverage Ration arriving at Club Stores across the United States, Canada

  

  The new pack features three fan-favorite, game-inspired flavors—Nuka-Orange, Nuka-Victory, and Nuka-Cherry—bringing the iconic Nuka-Cola universe to life for fans of the critically acclaimed Fallout franchise. The launch builds on strong demand from earlier Fallout-inspired releases from Jones Soda and its ongoing collaboration with Bethesda Softworks. Designed to resemble the type of curated supplies …
• 2 June

  $40B growth opportunity in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector

  

  Regina, Saskatchewan, June 2, 2026 – Achieving three per cent annual GDP growth in the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing sector over the next decade could add up to $40 billion to the national economy, create 217,000 new jobs, generate $1.3 billion in tax revenue and add $16 billion in wages …