News Releases

January, 2026

• 27 January

  Carney Makes Grocery Announcement

  

  Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Monday morning from an Ottawa grocery store, saying millions of Canadians will soon see more money in their bank accounts. The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is a one-time payment aimed at tackling food inflation, delivering extra cash this year to …
• 27 January

   iÖGO nanö Introduces Completely New Yogurt Experience with Bubbles Innovation 

  

  First of its kind kids innovation iÖGO nanö Bubbles offers playful mouth bursting bubble-style texture  January 26, 2026 – Toronto, ON – Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada today announced the launch of iÖGO nanö Bubbles – a first of its kind offering in the kids yogurt category featuring playful, mouth-bursting bubble texture in a creamy & smooth yogurt in a 100g cup.   Made with 100% Canadian milk, real fruit and no artificial colours, flavours, or sweeteners, iÖGO nanö Bubbles introduces an innovative snacking option for kids aged 6-12 inspired by the rising popularity of bubble …
• 27 January

  Canadian Retailers Must Strengthen Trust and Personalization with Tech to Win Cost-Conscious Consumers, SOTI Research Finds

  

  As inflation reshapes spending, 83% of Canadians are shopping more carefully, while 53% want retailers to offer more connected, personalized technology experiences. Mississauga, Canada – January 27, 2026 – SOTI, a proven innovator and industry leader for simplifying business mobility solutions, today released new Canadian insights from its annual global …
• 27 January

  New Research: Design against shoplifting

  

  PRESS RELEASE: From mirrors to micro-mechanisms, how young retail designers rethink anti-theft packaging New report from ECR Retail Loss report showcases design-led alternatives to locked cabinets and bulky packaging. [Brussels, January 27] Mirrors that talk back, shelves that create the illusion of human presence, self-destructing security tags and a perfume …
• 24 January

  Dairy poised to help meet consumers growing demand for protein

  

  Opportunities for dairy abound as food and beverage manufacturers expand their portfolio of high-protein product offerings  DENVER (January 23, 2026)—Consumer demand for foods and beverages with high protein levels continues to surge as a growing percentage of Americans focus on increasing their dietary protein. The sharp rise in demand is …
• 24 January

  Calgary Co-Op Closing Two Northwest Locations

  

  Calgary Co-Op will close two of its grocery stores in the city’s northwest quadrant in March. The co-operative has confirmed that it will shutter its Hamptons and Sage Hill locations. The Hamptons Wine Spirit Beer and Cannabis locations will also be shuttered. The closures are slated for March 28. Calgary …
• 24 January

  Bimbo Canada Included in Forbes’ Canada’s Best Employers 2026 List

  

  TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2026 /CNW/ – Bimbo Canada has been awarded on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, ranking the world-leading statistics portal and industry provider. The award list was announced on January 20, 2026, and can be viewed on the Forbes …
• 20 January

  Canada Packers names Katrina McFadden Senior Vice President, People

  

  Canada Packers has appointed Katrina McFadden as Senior Vice President, People, effective February 2, 2026. McFadden brings more than 25 years of HR leadership across manufacturing and consumer packaged goods. Most recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Organigram Holdings Inc., where she led the people integration for the …
• 20 January

  Nature’s Path Launches Gluten-Free Love Crunch Granola

  

  Nature’s Path Love Crunch Granola Goes Gluten-Free with a Strawberry Cheesecake Twist Dessert-Inspired Crunch that’s Always Organic, Now Made for Everyone to Enjoy Richmond, BC (January 20, 2026) – Nature’s Path, North America’s largest independent organic breakfast and snack food brand, is expanding its premium organic Love Crunch Granola line to include a crave-worthy gluten …
• 20 January

  BOURSIN® BRINGS CANADIANS A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND, DELICIOUSLY INDULGENT APRÈS-SKI-THRU EXPERIENCE AT BLUE MOUNTAIN

  

    TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2026 /CNW/ – This winter, Boursin® Canada introduces a first-of-its-kind experience that reimagines traditional après-ski and how Canadians come together during the colder months – introducing the Boursin® Après-Ski Thru: bringing a playful, outdoor moment to one of Canada’s popular winter destinations, Blue Mountain. Designed for skiers and winter …