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Competition Bureau seeks public feedback on supply chain issues
Competition Bureau looking for public feedback
Canada's Competition Bureau wants to find out why food prices are so high these days. To help find an answer, the bureau has launched an investigation into all aspects of the food supply chain.
Courchesne Larose completes Star Group acquisition
Courchesne Larose announced its acquisition of The Star Group — first announced in June — has now been completed. Star Group is a respected Western Canadian fresh produce distributor with more than 35 years of history and a strong national reputation.
N.B. company reaches $225M deal for salmon operations
N.B.-based Cooke has reached a deal to acquire assets operated by Mowi, pending final approval. If the $225-million deal goes through, Cooke would produce more than one out of every three farmed Atlantic salmon raised in Canada.
Monette land sale goes live
Land owned by Darrel Monette and his companies in Saskatchewan and Manitoba is now listed for sale through selected real estate brokers. The sales and investment process was approved by an Alberta court earlier in June and began June 29.
Olive Garden just opened new Canadian restaurant
Olive Garden, which most Canadians have to cross the border to visit, is expanding in Ontario. The Vaughan Mills restaurant is the first new Olive Garden to open in Eastern Canada, but it won’t be the last.
Cathy Loblaw appointed chair of Grocery Code board
The Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct has appointed Cathy Loblaw as board chair. Her career has included roles with Harbourfront Centre and Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada/McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada. Her great-grandfather co-founded Loblaws in 1919.
Champion Petfoods unveils $32M innovation centre
Champion Petfoods announced the grand opening of its $32-million Global Innovation and Discovery Centre, located in Acheson, Alta. This investment, made by parent company Mars, reinforces its commitment to advancing pet nutrition, the company said.
Farmers getting less despite high prices: study
Farmers continue to receive less of the food dollar, even as consumers pay more for groceries, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan said. Prices have escalated, but the study shows the prices farmers earn are not driving those increases.
AI helps turn farm byproducts into value
Protein Industries Canada has partnered with Crush Dynamics and Atomic47 Labs to develop an advanced AI-powered fermentation platform. The system uses existing industrial sensors along with machine learning to monitor fermentation conditions in real time.
Not every restaurant benefited from World Cup
When the idea of hosting World Cup games was pitched to Torontonians, it was hailed as a unique opportunity for local businesses. But according to Restaurants Canada, the tournament’s overall economic impact remains modest, with its full effects still unclear.
Vancouver market selling groceries for 50% less
Quest Non-Profit Grocery Markets is a non-profit grocery store with the goal of filling the gap between a food bank and a commercial grocery store. It's part of the Vancouver Food Recovery Network, which collects and redistributes surplus food.
Burger King president firmly fixed on top spot
The president of Burger King in the U.S. and Canada is in the midst of revamping the company he’s been running for the last five years in a bid to reach North America’s burger throne.
Feeling sticker shock over Canadian beef?
If you’ve bought beef lately, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock when it comes to the price. According to Statistics Canada, the price of fresh or frozen beef has gone up almost 13 per cent since last year.
Major Ontario sour cherry farm will not pick fruit this year
One of the largest growers in Norfolk County, Ont. says it’s not worth picking a crop this year. Last summer, eight million pounds of sour cherries were picked but this year, not a single cherry will be pitted.
New World screwworm cases rise to 32 in U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture now reports 32 confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas and New Mexico, while researchers are working to develop a new tool that could strengthen future eradication efforts.
Foodborne parasites caused 171 million illnesses: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that invasive foodborne parasitic diseases caused approximately 171 million illnesses worldwide. The estimates were compiled by the Foodborne Disease Burden Epidemiology Reference Group and were published in June.
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Nov 06 2026
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