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Purchs uses AI to help Canadian retailers source in Canada
Purchs uses AI to help retailers source in Canada
As Canadian retailers look to source more products domestically amid higher prices and trade uncertainty, Canadian wholesale marketplace Purchs is using artificial intelligence (AI) to make it easier for them to find and order home-grown products.
Canada’s coffee industry generates $34.7B in impact
New research from the Coffee Association of Canada finds the coffee industry generates $34.7 billion in economic output and $11 billion in wages and supports nearly 215,000 jobs. Canadians are some of the top coffee consumers globally.
Global food prices near four-year high in Sept.: UN
World food prices rose in September to their highest in nearly four years as logistics disruptions and weather concerns affected crop markets, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said.
SunOpta opens $35M line for plant-based dairy
SunOpta has opened a newly expanded US$35 million production line for its plant-based milk and creamers, boosting its capacity by 10 per cent. The expansion will geographically locate production closer to distribution for the company’s clients.
U.S. judge allows lawsuit against N.B. seafood giant
A Maine judge has ruled a lawsuit can proceed against the U.S. arm of Cooke Aquaculture, a New Brunswick seafood company. The suit was filed by the Conservation Law Foundation, which alleges the company has violated the Clean Water Act.
Fruit giant Driscoll’s faces class-action lawsuit in Quebec
Lawyers are asking a Quebec Superior Court judge to authorize a class-action lawsuit against American fruit giant Driscoll’s. It comes after CBC News reported on allegations the company sent berries to Canada with non-compliant levels of chemical residues.
What to know about chemical levels on Driscoll’s berries
You may be having second thoughts about eating berries after CBC News spoke with a whistleblower. A former employee for Driscoll’s, alleged in a lawsuit that about half of exports to Canada contained pesticide levels that exceeded CFIA standards.
Uncertainty over future of suspended Chinese tariffs
Canadian farm and seafood producers are anxiously hoping for a decision in the weeks ahead, on whether China will extend temporary tariff rollbacks granted earlier this year during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s diplomatic reset with Beijing.
McCain Foods abandons plan for inaugural German factory
Frozen potato products major McCain Foods has abandoned a plan to set up its first manufacturing plant in Germany. The Toronto-based French fries maker has cited the challenging market conditions, including inflationary pressures, as the reasons behind its decision.
Quebec’s Super C opens 123rd store
Super C recently opened its 123rd store. Located in Montreal’s St-Henri neighbourhood, the 19,000-square-foot Metro discount grocery retailer’s new store represents an investment of more than $7.2 million. The store employs more than 80 people.
Giant Tiger coming to Tillsonburg, Ont.
Giant Tiger Stores is expanding its Ontario store network with a brand-new location at Norfolk Mall in Tillsonburg, Ont. and the store is expected to open in Spring 2027.
What’s behind trend of grocery stores becoming discount?
A Metro in Toronto’s west end is the latest to transform into a low-cost supermarket. It is set to shut down and reopen as a Food Basics, Metro’s low-cost grocery chain. In total, Metro is converting 12 stores in Ontario.
Nutrition labels influencing grocery purchases: Report
New front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labels are changing what Canadians buy at the grocery store. Research from Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab found that 51.3 per cent of Canadians have decided not to purchase a product because of an FOP warning.
Animal protein demand trend continues
The traditional budget-friendly choice of ground beef is now more expensive than chicken breast, which could prompt different grocery choices. Beef has enjoyed strong demand even with record high prices, and FCC economists said protein demand in general is healthy.
Mars short of 100% goal of sustainably sourced cocoa
Mars fell short of its goal to source 100 per cent of cocoa from farms participating in its responsible sourcing program, according to an update. Suppliers procured a volume equal to 98 per cent of cocoa ingredients for Mars-branded products.
McCormick quarterly profit beats as margins expand
McCormick beat estimates for profit and sales, helped by wider margins. Net sales were US$2.02 billion, ahead of the US$1.98 billion analysts expected. The company said planning for its combination with Unilever Foods is on track.
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