Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Building on over 60 years of heritage, the iconic Canadian brand reaffirms its commitment to quality, community and the people it serves every day TORONTO, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For more than six decades, Royale® has been woven into the fabric of the everyday lives of Canadians. From the …
April, 2026
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21 April
From Fertilizer to Freight: How Middle East Conflict Is Straining North America’s Food Supply Chain and Why Warehouse Automation Matters
By Damaris Gruetter, CMO and Managing Director, Stoecklin Logistics The global food supply chain is built on a delicate balance of timing, cost control, and precision. However, geopolitical events thousands of miles away can quickly disrupt that balance. The escalating conflict involving Iran is now rippling through global trade lanes, …
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21 April
Beef is still on the menu
Averaging $27.70/kg in February, retail beef prices were up 18% from February 2025, remaining near record high levels. Ground beef was at its highest point on record, also up 18% from a year ago, supported by smaller non-fed (mature) beef production (-9% year-to-date). Domestic retail beef demand for 2025 is …
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15 April
Report: 56% of Manitoba and Saskatchewan Residents Experiencing ‘Financial Whiplash’ As Economic Uncertainty and Cost-of-Living Pressures Persist
56% Report ‘Financial Whiplash’ as 73% Say Rising Food and Gas Prices Are Straining Their Finances, While 75% Are More Cautious About Taking on Debt WINNIPEG, MB – April 13, 2026 – Many Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents are feeling the effects of ongoing economic uncertainty as conditions continue to evolve, reshaping …
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14 April
Milk prices on the rise across Canada, huge disparities still exist
Milk prices are on the rise again, and this time, it’s everywhere. Our most popular report of the year, our Canadian Milk Report, is back! This year we found that: Prices are up 5.5% since 2024. Every market we tracked saw increases. Some Canadians are paying 2.5x more than others …
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14 April
Fire Up the Season!
How Canadian Grocers can make the most of BBQ season By Martha Beach-Yeo BBQ season is one of the most significant and reliable revenue opportunities on the Canadian grocery calendar. Just look at the numbers. Seventy-two per cent of Canadians have a barbecue at home or have regular access to …
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14 April
Empire Announces Agreement to Acquire Montreal’s Mayrand Food Group
Provides entry into Quebec Discount/Warehouse Food Market STELLARTON, NS, April 9, 2026 /CNW/ – Empire Company Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. (“Empire” or the “company”) (TSX: EMP.A) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Mayrand Food Group Inc., a long‑established Québec food retailer operating four large‑format locations …
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14 April
Loblaw Companies Limited Announces the Timing of the First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Annual Meeting of Shareholders
BRAMPTON, ON, Apr 8, 2026- Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) announced today that it will release its 2026 first quarter results on May 6th, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m. (ET). The release will be followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (ET), as well as an audio webcast. To access …
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14 April
Barilla® Debuts Racing Wheels Pasta, Inspired by the Iconic Wheels of Formula 1®
The special-edition pasta shape arrives just in time for race weekend, as Barilla expands its Formula 1® presence and invites fans to share a meal and celebrate Domenica Italiana with delicious recipes. NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Barilla®, the world’s leading pasta maker and the Official Pasta Partner of Formula …
