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Many Manitoba and Saskatchewan Residents Anticipate Higher Living Costs (72%), Rising Housing Pressure (56%), Worsening Economy (53%), and Interest Rate and Inflation Strain (53%) This Year WINNIPEG, MB – January 12, 2026 – Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents are heading into the new year bracing for mounting financial challenges, with seven in …
January, 2026
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10 January
New data shows surging demand for plant-based foods in Canada
Humane World for Animals Canada encourages governments and the food industry to meet consumer appetite for affordable, ethical, sustainable and healthy choices MONTREAL (Jan. 8, 2026) – With Veganuary well underway across Canada and internationally, Humane World for Animals is spotlighting new polling data which reveals strong and growing consumer demand for …
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10 January
Canada Packers strengthens leadership team to execute growth strategy
Canada Packers is pleased to announce today several key leadership appointments as the company continues executing its strategy to become the global standard in sustainable pork. Anthony Wu joined the company on January 5th as Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Optimization. Wu brings 17 years of global operations and commercial …
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10 January
Feed The Dream: Empire Company Limited celebrates the supporters behind every Team Canada athlete’s dream at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
The Official Grocer of Team Canada celebrates the families and communities who feed every athlete’s dream. STELLARTON, NS, Jan. 8, 2026 /CNW/ – Today, Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMP.A), the Official Grocer of Team Canada, proudly unveils its Feed The Dream campaign, which celebrates Canadian pride, Team Canada athletes, their families …
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6 January
FECOV Luncheon – Feb 20th, 2026
Join the Food Executive Club of Vancouver (FECOV) at CHFA Now Vancouver on February 20th, 2026. Join us on February 20th, 2026, for one of our most anticipated lunch events. In conjunction with the Canadian Health Food Association’s “CHFA NOW Vancouver” Conference and Trade Show, we are pleased to host CHFA …
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6 January
Grocery Industry’s New Code of Conduct to Take Full Effect on Jan. 1
TORONTO — The voluntary grocery code of conduct for grocers, suppliers, wholesalers and primary producers is set to fully roll out on Thursday. The grocery code is intended to promote fair dealings between grocers and their suppliers, including the application of penalties and fees. It was set up in an …
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6 January
Premier Protein is kicking off 2026 with Refreshed Branding and a New Product Launch!
Premier Protein – the #1 best-selling protein shake brand in Canada – is kicking off 2026 with refreshed branding and a new product launch! Branding Refresh: Premier Protein is unveiling new branding across all packaging and marketing in Canada this January. The new look is modern, positive and uplifting …
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6 January
2026 Grocery Forecast: What Will Win the Shelf IN 2026
Every year, trend reports try to predict the future of grocery—but retailers already know what’s real: a product trend only matters if it moves on shelf, drives repeat purchase, and adds value to the category. This year’s outlook from Whole Foods shines a light on what’s coming in 2026, …
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6 January
New permanent change for Costco in Canada
Costco says it will be implementing a new change for its Canadian warehouses in 2026. The retail giant extended its hours over the holidays, giving customers more time to shop during the busy season. And now, longer hours will become permanent. “You thought that new weekend hours (were) just for …
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6 January
Canada Faces 3.4% Food Inflation, Stretching Budgets
Grocery Store Prices Climb Across Canada, Beef and Coffee Leading the Way New Brunswick shoppers face the worst food inflation in Canada, with prices up 3.7% over the past year. Beef costs have jumped dramatically nationwide, rising 12.7% since May 2024. Coffee and tea prices shot up 12.8% across Canada, …