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U. S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in 'current form"
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (842+ words) The United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U. S. is not renewing the Canada-U. S. -Mexico Agreement "in its current form"but the trade agreement will remain in place as negotiations continue. "The United States will continue to engage with Mexico…...
Produce under pressure: CPMA's Ron Lemaire on CUSMA
7+ hour, 50+ min ago (454+ words) From rising costs along the supply chain to shifting consumer preferences, Canada's produce sector is already dealing with significant challenges. Adding to the uncertainty is the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). On July 1, U. S. President Donald Trump's administration declined to extend the…...
'A little bit of everything:' Potts Family Grocery & More opens in Saskatchewan
9+ hour ago (637+ words) For years, Samantha Potts and her children talked about starting a business. "We always said if we had the money to do it, we were going to do it," she says. Fortunately for the small east-central Saskatchewan town of Kamsack…...
Mealtime Memories: At the table with Josh Drache
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (600+ words) Canadian Grocer Mealtime Memories is where the industry gets personal Beyond product launches and quarterly results, Canadian Grocer's new series invites grocery and CPG leaders to share the stories behind the meals that shaped them'the traditions they keep, the dishes…...
Four things to know about texture
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (419+ words) Texture does more than complement taste'it shapes how consumers perceive food. Innova Market Insights" 2026 snacking survey finds 35% of global consumers associate textures such as "extra creamy" with indulgence, ranking it just behind flavour (44%)." Texture is emerging as a key growth…...
The latest fresh produce tech retailers should know about
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (290+ words) Fresh produce has always been one of the trickiest categories in grocery, with a narrow window between peak quality and spoilage. Today, as rising costs and labour pressures add to the challenge, grocers are turning to new technologies to keep…...
PHOTOS: Longo's opens first store in Ontario's Niagara region
1+ week, 1+ day ago (249+ words) Longo's has opened its first-ever store in Ontario's Niagara region. The Empire Company-owned grocer welcomed customers to its 44th store Wednesday (June 24), located at 968 Niagara Street in Welland." Longo's new location offers fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, locally sourced meats and seafood…...
Why food is more expensive in Canada: Exhibit 4271
1+ week, 1+ day ago (249+ words) The Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University recently received privileged information regarding several cases involving delays in the importation of meat products into Canada. While the details remain confidential, the cases reveal a broader issue that deserves scrutiny. READ: Inflation…...
CPMA looks to address food loss and waste in produce supply chain
1+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is advancing a coordinated, sector-led response to food loss and waste. The organization said it is focusing on policy, industry collaboration and targeted investment to "unlock environmental and economic value" across the country's fresh…...
Health and beauty brief: Clarins opens longevity research centre, Empire looks to grow Lawtons
1+ week, 6+ day ago (347+ words) The skincare and makeup brand has launched its Dr Olivier Courtin Clarins Longevity Research Centre. Led by an international scientific committee under the chairmanship of Olivier Courtin Clarins, the centre will research the "definitive factors that accelerate skin ageing." It…...