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Supported by social media, millennials have challenged the food industry, advocating for clean labelling, better sourcing of ingredients and healthier options.
Op/Ed, Opinion

Opinion: The times, they are a-changin’

Canada is undergoing a generational change, and that’s shifting consumer food choice

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Millennials now outnumber boomers in our country, says Statistics Canada. As of July 1, 2023, the millennial population (born in 1981-1996), has surpassed baby boomers (born in 1946-1965) for the first time. Likewise, generation Z (born in 1997-2012) has surpassed generation X (born in 1966-1980) to become Canada’s third-largest generation and is projected to become
A man with a grocery cart walking down the produce isle.
Farmit Manitoba, News

How you can skip the veggie aisle

If you don’t already have a veggie patch, here’s how to start one

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If you’re pondering whether to start a vegetable garden this year, you’re not alone. Vegetable gardening is exploding in popularity, helped by inflation and the desire to spend less at the grocery store. Outside of finances, long-time gardeners know the rewards of this activity. Even repetitive tasks like weeding and watering can become a relaxing
It’s worth noting that Loblaw and Walmart currently hold significant power in the industry, which needs to be addressed to benefit consumers.
Opinion

Opinion: Getting grocers off the naughty list

The federal government should show strong leadership and make the grocer code of conduct mandatory

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Canada’s Food Price Report for 2024, released by Dalhousie University, the Universities of Guelph, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, has unveiled a nuanced and complex landscape of the nation’s food pricing. This landscape is underpinned by diverse factors that extend beyond the supermarket shelves. The report predicts that food prices will increase by as much as
The notion of compelling competitors to divulge sensitive pricing data is baffling. Such an approach contradicts the very essence of a competitive marketplace.
Op/Ed, Opinion

Opinion: Let’s give the grocery theatrics a rest in 2024

Grocers made convenient punching bags, but that’s not how solutions are found

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In an era when food inflation has become a contentious political issue, it’s tempting for politicians to target the grocery industry. Sadly, that’s exactly what transpired in our country this year, and it was both absurd and embarrassing. The government and Parliament relentlessly hounded grocers, drowning out the opportunity for Canadians to truly comprehend the
While grocers have long supported food banks and various charitable causes, these endeavours often lack conspicuous promotion. Conversely, fair trade stands out as a visible, transparent, trusted and trustworthy option…
Op/Ed, Opinion

Opinion: Consumers still shelling out for fair trade

Fair-trade products are typically less popular when food prices rise but this time, it’s different

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October marks Fair Trade Month even as the cost of food remains high, so the question arises: why celebrate fair trade when many of its products come with a price premium? Given our collective concerns on sustainability and social justice for the globe’s farmers, however, it is imperative that we talk about it. While fair-trade
As Canada’s competition watchdog, the Competition Bureau can review mergers to determine if they will be harmful to competitiveness. But since its introduction in 1986, it has only challenged 18 mergers and has never won a challenge on final judgment.
Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Lack of competition makes for sick market

Increasing monopoly power poses a threat to Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery

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Canada is grappling with a significant economic issue: market concentration. A select few corporations dominate key sectors, leading to reduced competition, rising prices and limited purchase options for consumers. Canada’s grocery industry is a prime example. A recent report from the Competition Bureau found that lack of competition in the grocery sector is resulting in
Company executives argued that food price inflation was due to problems with global supply chains in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Grocery Code of Conduct should benefit Canadians and food industry

The code was promised following concerns over grocery inflation

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The cost of filling your grocery cart in Canada increased by 10.3 per cent in 2022 and is projected to increase by an additional five to seven per cent this year. In response to this and other concerns, the House of Commons standing committee on agriculture and agri-food initiated studies on food price inflation and
There is more at stake when your business, at least partially, is about selling food, a necessity of life.
Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Read the room

Galen Weston raise falls flat in time of austerity at grocery till

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Canadians often hold their breath as they approach their grocery store cash register these days, but it appears our grocers’ C-suite chains are just getting richer. Galen Weston, president and CEO of Loblaws, will get a hefty raise this year, $11.7 million in salaries and bonuses, up 52 per cent from 2022. Though these past
Making Canada a more attractive place to invest would generate more competition in the grocery sector and increase consumer protection.
Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Canadians want more grocery competition

Survey shows Canadians are keenly aware of what’s driving grocery prices higher

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Many surveys suggest that Canadians firmly believe grocery chains are profiteering from food inflation and unnecessarily pushing prices higher. Meanwhile, many experts believe some profiteering is a reality in parts of the industry, and not just in food retail. Food inflation is a worldwide phenomenon. Canada has the third-lowest food inflation rate within the G7+EU
While some will appreciate Loblaw’s empathetic gesture, the grocer’s latest campaign will likely bring some cynicism.
Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: On Loblaw’s decision to freeze food prices

Some may be cynical about this effort, but it is unprecedented

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For weeks now, many have called for Canadian grocers to voluntarily freeze prices for some grocery staples as we weather the current food inflation storm. Many Western economies have seen price freezes from grocers. The first grocer in the world to do this was more than six months ago. Canada has had no grocer pursuing

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