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Rising costs squeeze Canadian restaurants, but optimism holds: survey
Rising costs squeeze Canadian restaurants: survey
Canadian restaurant operators are raising menu prices and delaying equipment upgrades as food, labour and equipment costs climb, but a new survey from equipment lender EconoLease suggests the industry remains surprisingly optimistic about its prospects.
Grocery price growth falls for first time in 2 years: StatCan
Food price growth slowed for the third consecutive month in August, Statistics Canada says. For the first time since 2024, grocery price growth increased at a slower pace than all-items CPI. Food prices have increased 29 per cent since 2021.
Metro has agreement with striking Laval, Que. workers
Metro appears close to ending a strike at its Laval, Que. produce distribution centre, after reaching an agreement for the renewal of the collective contract. About 550 unionized workers at the distribution centre have been on strike since March 30.
Organic farming in Canada nears $12 billion
For many years, organic farming was often viewed as a specialized production system. Today, the numbers tell a different story. Recent industry reports indicate that Canada’s organic market reached approximately $11.88 billion in 2025, representing substantial growth from previous years.
Municipality orders Monette feedlot to comply with bylaw
Lac Pelletier, Sask. has ordered Monette Farms to bring its feedlot into compliance after an inspection found infractions. An engineering firm said berms didn’t eliminate drainage onto a neighbouring property. Monette Farms is currently restructuring its assets.
Canola buoyed by fundamentals, despite uncertainty
Canola futures fluctuated in early September, holding near their highest levels in three years. The uncertainty in energy and financial markets kept some caution while the underlying fundamentals remained supportive. November canola futures hit $843.70 per tonne on Sept. 1.
Que. farmers ready for pesticides, medications collection
Farmers across Quebec are getting ready to participate in AgriRÉCUP’s environmental stewardship initiative: the Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications (UPLM) program that helps farmers by accepting unwanted commercial-class pesticides and expired livestock/equine medications for safe disposal, free of charge.
OPINION: Feds want $1TR funding, but agri-food starving
The Canada Investment Summit was overdue, frankly. The federal government wants to catalyze $1 trillion in investment over the next five years. But amid all the talk, one strategic sector received remarkably little attention: agri-food.
Why Couche-Tard could be buying better than 7-Eleven
When Alimentation Couche-Tard didn't buy 7-Eleven, it missed the chance to acquire the world’s most recognizable convenience-store network. But now it will spend US$8.8 billion on Żabka Group, which has been described as Europe’s 7-Eleven.
Canadian boycott of U.S. products pushes grocers to adapt
A growing consumer push to buy Canadian and boycott U.S. products is reshaping supermarket shelves. In Ontario, the president of Vince’s Market, Giancarlo Trimarchi, said he is now sourcing strawberries from Quebec instead of the U.S.
Costco Canada to open 4 locations this fall
Costco is opening four new locations in Canada this November. The wholesale club is coming to Edmonton and Lloydminster, Alta.; Windsor and Wasaga Beach, Ont. Additional Ontario stores are slated to open in 2027 in Belleville, Thunder Bay and Oakville.
WestJet to start serving Tim Hortons coffee on flights
WestJet will serve a custom-crafted Tim Hortons blend “specifically designed to taste its best at 35,000 feet” created exclusively for the partnership. The brands will also allow customers to link loyalty memberships for WestJet Rewards and Tims Rewards in 2027.
Happy Belly's Ghost Taco signs 45-unit agreement
Happy Belly Food Group has signed a 45-unit area development agreement in Ontario for Ghost Taco. The agreement follows the firm’s recently completed acquisition of a 50 per cent interest in Ghost Taco.
Sazerac acquires Au Vodka for more than $405 million
Spirits company Sazerac completed the acquisition of Au Vodka in a deal that valued the UK-based vodka and ready-to-drink brand at more than US$405 million. Sazerac has a portfolio of more than 500 brands.
Furlani Foods names Mastorides CEO
Mississauga, Ont.-based garlic bread products maker Furlani Foods has hired Arist Mastorides as chief executive officer, replacing Jonathan Kawaja, who will continue as advisor. Mastorides was an executive vice-president and chief customer and transformation officer at Hostess.
Nestlé, PepsiCo join forces on paper packaging push
Nestlé and PepsiCo are among six firms joining forces to speed up the development of paper-based alternatives to plastic packaging. The PaperFlex Consortium also includes Colgate-Palmolive, Mars, Procter & Gamble and Unilever.
Industry Events
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Plant Forward Conference
Sep 21 2026
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2026 Meat Industry Expo
Oct 02 2026
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The International Centre -
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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