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“If we want certain outcomes to change in the food system, we have to make sure that the incentives and programs are designed to make that transition possible so that we don’t just have a winner- take-all scenario.” – Michael Mikulak, Food and Beverage Manitoba.
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Industry ponders stalled grocery code

Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct is overdue, and local industry is skeptical about its progress

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The organization representing food and beverage companies in the province says it is not confident that a national grocery code of conduct will meet its deadline this November. Michael Mikulak, executive director of Food and Beverage Manitoba, said the code has already missed two deadlines since development started in summer 2021. “What sort of bubbled
Frito-Lay products are made in Canada, using Canadian potatoes grown by Canadian farmers.
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Comment: War on potato chips just the tip of the iceberg

This is all about the balance of power in the grocery retailing system

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We recently learned that Frito-Lay, a brand owned by giant PepsiCo Canada, opted to stop selling to Loblaws after the retailer refused requests by Frito-Lay to increase their prices. Food manufacturers, when selling products to grocers, have suggested retail prices. With low profit margins, labour shortages, packaging issues and supply chain woes, inflation has been
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Comment: The Empress, The Player, and the Annoyed

Grocery leaders were summoned to a parliamentary committee recently

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Top Canadian grocers testified before a parliamentary standing committee recently, to explain why all COVID-19 incentive programs were cancelled within hours. Most grocery store and distribution center employees were paid extra at the beginning of the pandemic, only to see wages now go back to pre-COVID levels. CEOs who testified were Loblaws’ Sarah Davis, Empire
COVID-19 made us realize that many whose jobs are too important to shut down are also the people making the least money.
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Opinion: Heroes, only for a while

The reality of low margins is seeing employers claw back wage top-ups for front-line employees

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The “hero pay” is quietly fading away in grocery stores and food distribution centres. In fact, the American-based Kroger chain, among others, even asked employees to return the extra money they received but has since backed off. Quite the reversal from 10 weeks ago. It appears higher salaries in grocery stores were short lived. It
Aava Cook had a wide smile as she took a seat on one of the rides.
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Waywayseecappo First Nation business celebrates anniversary

Wayway Food Mart has been going strong for 25 years thanks to ‘family’

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Attendance numbers at the Wayway Food Mart’s 25th anniversary celebration in May definitely showcased how “family” has aided in the success and growth of the business located on Waywayseecappo First Nation. Store manager, Dan Szwaluk, said over the three-day event, attendance figures were around the 2,000 mark. “It was wonderful, the weather co-operated despite a
Empty Shopping Cart
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Amazon and the slow death of the traditional grocery store

The Amazon effect means consumers will have greater choice and convenience – from their homes

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The bricks-and-mortar food retailing model is losing its lustre in Canada. The signs are everywhere. Loblaws is the latest grocer to commit to home delivery. Starting in December, Canada’s leading food retailer has an ambitious plan to deliver food for a fee from coast to coast. The company has spent millions to make many of
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We haven’t seen anything like this in a generation

The rise of the ‘grocerant’ appears poised to revolutionize both grocery chains and the restaurant business

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Food trends are difficult to follow these days. As with hip sectors such as the high-tech industry, the food industry is coming up with its own peculiar lingo when describing market shifts. One of the latest examples is ‘grocerant,’ a word combining ‘grocer’ and ‘restaurant.’ The term has been around for a few years, but it
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B.C. to defend wine industry against U.S. trade action

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Vancouver | Reuters — The British Columbia government said Wednesday it would defend its wine industry against a trade challenge from the U.S., and was confident it was not breaking any international trade rules. Earlier Wednesday, the U.S. said it started action against Canada at the World Trade Organization, accusing B.C. of discriminating against U.S.

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