Canada’s annual inflation falls to 3.8% in September, grocery prices rise more slowly
Canada’s annual inflation falls to 3.8% in September, grocery prices rise more slowly “Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate slowed to 3.8% in September as prices year-over-year rose more slowly across the economy. The latest data comes after the annual rate flared up during the summer, reaching 4% in August. The report shows consumers paid […]
Consumers growing cynical of Canada’s food industry: Report
Consumers growing cynical of Canada’s food industry: Report “New research finds public trust in Canada’s agri-food industry remains steady, but affordability concerns create skepticism among consumers Growing concerns around the cost of groceries could hinder Canadians’ trust in the country’s food industry. The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI)’s 2023 Public Trust Research found that public trust in Canada’s […]
Global grocery: News and ideas from the world of food retail
Global grocery: News and ideas from the world of food retail “France moves to ban meat names on plant-based food France is once again taking aim at the plant-based food industry’s use of meaty language on its alt proteins. In September, the agriculture ministry unveiled a revised proposal to prohibit the use of 21 meat […]
Proposed changes to Canada’s Competition Act good news for independent grocers, organizations say
Proposed changes to Canada’s Competition Act good news for independent grocers, organizations say “If enacted, amendments could ‘free up competition within the grocery sector’ Groups representing independent grocers and suppliers are saluting proposed changes to Canada’s Competition Act. Organizations say the amendments could level the playing field for small retailers by subjecting mergers and acquisitions […]
The rising cost of living is eroding brand loyalty as consumers seek more cost effective alternatives
The rising cost of living is eroding brand loyalty as consumers seek more cost effective alternatives “The concept of brand loyalty is undergoing a significant shift As Canadians grapple with the rising cost of living, many consumers are reevaluating their daily choices and purchase habits. The cost of groceries is forcing many households to make […]
Canadians plan to cut back on holiday spending, shop around for deals: Report
Canadians plan to cut back on holiday spending, shop around for deals: Report “Nearly a quarter of consumers say they’ll spend less on groceries Canadians are planning to tighten their purse strings this holiday season. As worries grow around the cost of living and a potential recession, Deloitte Canada’s 2023 Holiday Retail Outlook found that many consumers expect […]
Post-consumer recycled apple and pear bags launched
Post-consumer recycled apple and pear bags launched “Superfresh Growers® is thrilled to introduce the apple and pear industry’s first fruit bag made from post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR). Post-consumer recycled plastic is made from things people recycle daily, like plastic bottles, milk jugs, and other bags – all sourced from USA recycling centers, and can be […]
Economy adds 64K jobs in September, unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5%
Economy adds 64K jobs in September, unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5% “The Canadian economy added 64,000 jobs last month as the country’s population continues to rapidly grow. Statistics Canada released its September labour force survey Friday (Oct. 6), which shows the unemployment rate continued to hold steady at 5.5% for the third month in a […]
Four things to know about tempeh
Four things to know about tempeh “Move over tofu, tempeh is having a moment Move over, tofu Part of the soy family with tofu (which it’s often merchandized next to), tempeh dates to 16th century Indonesia and is made by fermenting soybeans and forming them into a firm, dense, cakelike structure that can be sliced, […]