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Regina, Saskatchewan, Sept. 24, 2026 – Tariffs and trade disruption are shifting the outlook for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers from resilience to risk management, according to a mid-year update from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Economics. Sales rose four per cent in the first half of 2026, but new U.S. …
September, 2026
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25 September
Think Turkey Rallies Canadians to Cheer on Canada’s Ultimate Home Game
Iconic sports voices Joe Bowen and Michel Lacroix bring the play-by-play as Think Turkey celebrates the traditions, Turkey Trots and turkey that make up the Canadian Thanksgiving season TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — This Thanksgiving, Think Turkey is bringing game-day energy to one of Canada’s most beloved traditions with Cheer on …
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25 September
Kraft Dinner Pops Into the Beverage Aisle with First-of-its-Kind KD x Solly’s Cream Soda
KD is teaming up with Solly’s Craft Soda to give fans a new way to satisfy their KD cravings in a beverage that combines the taste of cream soda with a hint of KD’s iconic cheesiness The Tasty Details: Created in partnership with Canadian brand Solly’s Craft Soda, KD …
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25 September
Zero Zone Systems Division Unveils Ramsey Location Remodel
RAMSEY, Minnesota – September 21, 2026 – Zero Zone, Inc. is proud to announce the completion of a major expansion and renovation of its Minnesota facility, home to the Zero Zone Systems Division. Since the acquisition of Systematic Refrigeration in 2002, the Systems Division has seen exceptional growth resulting in …
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22 September
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 • VOLUME 112, NO.5 In this Issue 21 Building on Trust A Q&A with Associated Grocer’s Dereck Hein. 24 Premium Experiences Take the Cup Coffee still dominates the hot beverage category, but tea is evolving. 31 Back to Basics Discovery Organics resumes its foundational vision. 33 Checking Out …
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22 September
Lovo: Nutri Group’s new name hits grocery store shelves
SAINT-HYACINTHE, QC — Québec and Manitoba consumers will gradually begin encountering a brand-new presence in the egg aisle. Lovo, formerly Nutri Group, is officially making its way onto grocery store shelves with colourful packaging and a new brand identity. Owned by farming families, Lovo grades, processes, and distributes more than …
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21 September
From Emerging to Everywhere: CHFA Reveals Four Wellness Trends Hitting Canadian Shelves in 2027
TORONTO – September 21, 2026: The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has identified four emerging trends poised to shape Canada’s natural, organic, and wellness industry, offering a preview of the products and innovations that Canadian consumers will soon see dominate store shelves in 2027. These trends will be on display …
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21 September
71% of Canadians now compare grocery prices across stores as food inflation outpaces CPI for 18 straight months
According to a recent report from Yahoo Finance, rising grocery costs continue to outpace broader inflation in Canada, leaving consumers scrambling to adapt their budget habits. Statistics Canada’s most recent report found prices for food bought in stores rose 3.1% in July compared with a year earlier, even as overall …
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21 September
Dollarama Reports Fiscal 2027 Second Quarter Results
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 16, 2026 /CNW/ — Dollarama Inc. (TSX: DOL) (“Dollarama” or the “Corporation”) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2026. The comparative information for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 includes the financial results of The Reject Shop Limited (now Dollarama Australia Pty …
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21 September
Back by popular demand: Maple Leaf Foods brings Yves Veggie Cuisine back to grocery shelves across Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. today announced the return of Yves Veggie Cuisine, bringing six fan-favourite products from the iconic plant-based brand back to grocery stores across Canada with the support of Canadian retailers. “Yves is one of those rare brands that people didn’t just …