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D Spot Dessert Café set for U.S. expansion
D Spot Dessert Café set for U.S. expansion
Toronto-based D Spot Dessert Café is taking its dessert-focused restaurant concept into the U.S., with plans to open in five cities as the more than 55-location Canadian chain looks to establish a foothold in the massive American market.
Officials declare end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said. U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said they are confident that all recalled iceberg lettuce related to this specific outbreak is off the market.
Empire accelerates store openings
Empire is increasing the number of new stores it will open in 2027 and it plans to open more than 25 new stores, up from forecast of 20. That includes 13 new FreshCos across Western Canada, Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
Weston-backed fund to invest in Canadian ag-tech startups
Billionaire Galen Weston has launched a $180-million venture capital fund by his family holding company’s private capital arm, Wittington Ventures. It has now committed $820-million to five private capital funds and some will be focused on the food sector.
Maple Leaf Foods brings back Yves Veggie Cuisine
Maple Leaf Foods announced the return of Yves Veggie Cuisine, bringing six products from the plant-based brand back to grocery stores across Canada. Yves products have started appearing in grocery stores with more retail rolling out over the coming weeks.
Hearing over Covered Bridge chip plant
Sixteen homeowners near a potato chip plant in Woodstock, N.B. presented complaints to the provincial Farm Practices Review Board, focusing on issues like odour, noise, and heavy truck traffic. The board’s decision will determine if nuisance complaints can proceed.
Rain is pushing harvest far behind average
Torrential rains has further delayed harvest in many parts of Saskatchewan. The most recent government-issued crop report shows only 27 per cent of Saskatchewan crops have been harvested, which puts producers far behind the five-year average of 58 per cent.
Canada weighs tariff rate quotas on canned vegetables
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal launched an inquiry to examine whether canned and frozen vegetables imports were harming the food-processing industry. The tribunal found no basis for action against frozen imports. However, it reached a different conclusion on canned vegetables.
International demand for Canadian maple syrup surges
A quintessential Canadian product is finding its way to more store shelves around the world. Canadian maple syrup exports are trending upward, generating $844.2 million in 2025, up 17.2 per cent over the previous year, according to Statistics Canada.
StatCan confirms large wheat, canola, pulse stocks
Canadian wheat, canola and pulse carryout stocks were up considerably at the end of the 2025-2026 (Aug. to July) marketing year compared to the same time the previous year, according to updated data from Statistics Canada.
Meat council wants one inspection system
The Canadian Meat Council has called for one inspection system across the country in its comments on proposed federal regulatory changes. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency consulted this summer on amendments published at the end of June.
Feds invests in machine learning to improve vineyards
The Government of Canada is helping producers as it announced an investment of up to $1,693,412 for Vivid Machines to support cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technology to help grape growers improve harvests and detect crop diseases early.
Firehouse Subs opens 200th Canadian restaurant
Firehouse Subs — the firefighter-founded hot sub brand — has officially opened its 200th restaurant in Canada. The location in Calgary marks a full-circle milestone: Alberta was home to the 100th Canadian restaurant, meaning the brand has doubled its footprint since 2024.
Chudleigh’s fined $50K after staff injured
Milton, Ont.’s Chudleigh’s was fined $50,000 after it pleaded guilty to violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act. In 2024, a worker cleared a sugar silo blockage and dislodged sugar chunks. When the equipment shifted, it critically injured the worker.
OPINION: For farmers, nasty trade winds won’t let up
It makes sense to want to restore equilibrium behind four decades of economic co-operation that has served both sides of the border well. And in the face of catastrophic change, it’s human nature to go through a phase of denial.
Former McDonald’s exec Skripitsky joins Empire C-suite
Empire has tapped Lara Skripitsky as its new chief technology and transformation officer. Skripitsky previously served as managing director for McDonald’s Switzerland. She joined in 2015 as senior director and head of digital.
Industry Events
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Plant Forward Conference
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2026 Meat Industry Expo
Oct 02 2026
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Food Forward Summit
Oct 08 2026
The International Centre Mississauga, Ont. -
Grocery Innovations Canada 2026
Oct 27 2026
to Oct 28 2026
Toronto Congress Centre North Building -
Arrell Food Summit 2026
Nov 06 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
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