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SkipTheDishes and Just Eat cut 800 jobs in Canada amid restructuringThe chief executive of SkipTheDishes says hundreds of Canadian employees are being laid off by the food delivery service and its parent company.CanadaAug 20
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No Frills ends multi-buy discounts, claims it will improve affordabilityLoblaw-owned No Frills says shoppers will no longer have to contemplate buying several of the same item for a lesser cost per unit.TrendingJul 4
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Chicken prices in B.C. could go up with latest farm board moveThe BC Chicken Marketing Board brought forward the proposal and said it’s a 'new pricing formula' and not a price increase.EconomyMay 23
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B.C. farmers call for policy changes to enable increased food productionWhile UP Vertical Farms has been able to take root as a pioneer in Agri-Tech, industry experts say processing opportunities continue to wither around it.EnvironmentMay 9
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Canadians more likely to eat food past best-before date. What are the risks?A new report found 58 per cent of Canadians said they were more inclined to eat food near or past the best-before date due to higher food prices.ConsumerApr 24
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Atlantic Superstore defends use of plexiglass to prevent ‘organized crime.’ Shoppers unconvincedNew measures aimed at preventing shoplifting at Loblaws-owned Atlantic Superstore locations are stirring debate in the Halifax area, and beyond.ConsumerApr 22
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Posters promoting ‘Steal From Loblaws Day’ are circulating. How did we get here?Posters are inviting people to rob grocery chains owned by Loblaw, and Canadians seem split on whether to condemn or support the illegal protest.ConsumerApr 26
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Why is olive oil so expensive now? Here’s what to knowIf you've noticed higher prices for extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) at the grocery store, you're probably not alone. The price for the item has skyrocketed in recent months.CanadaMar 29
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Food prices up heading into Easter, expert says; Winnipeg charity feeling pinchWith Easter around the bend, a food economist says grocery prices haven't stopped climbing, while Siloam Mission says it's still equipped to feed those in need.EconomyMar 27
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Working Quebec family can’t make ends meet on $2,500 a month. They’re not aloneDemand at food banks across Quebec is reaching a critical stage. For one family, the aid is essential for their survival as the cost of living continues to increase.FeaturesMar 27
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Restaurants in Canada facing ‘frugal market’ as sales dipStatistics Canada data shows that the prices for food purchased from restaurants increased by 5.1 per cent year over year in January, continuing a trend seen last year.ConsumerMar 26
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‘The craving is just not there’: How Ozempic is affecting snacking cultureA survey published Tuesday by Dalhousie University, Halifax, estimates that between 900,000 and 1.4 million Canadians use GLP-1 receptor agonists.HealthMar 27
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Two years since launch, Penticton, B.C. community fridge busier than everEach day a minimum of 100 people open the fridge doors at the Purple Pantry in Penticton, B.C., whether that be to donate or to take what they need.EconomyMar 19
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Loblaw testing grocery receipt scanners. Can customers refuse?Canadian grocery giant Loblaw confirmed to Global News that it is testing receipt scanners at four of its stores in Ontario as part of a pilot project to stop retail theft.CanadaMar 13
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Regina consumers looking for food bargains as inflation increasesWith food prices increasing, consumers are seeking out food bargains, according to a new report from Dalhousie University.CanadaFeb 21
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Nearly 60% of Canadians prioritize discounts on expiring food, survey saysAccording to Canada’s Food Price Report 2024, prices are expected to increase by 2.5 to 4.5 per cent in B.C., which is on par with the national average.EconomyFeb 21
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Will Easter chocolate cost more? What to know amid high cocoa pricesGlobal cocoa prices hit a record high earlier this month. As a result, the world’s biggest chocolate makers are eyeing price hikes.ConsumerFeb 21
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Costco open to grocery code of conduct, but says it must apply to all'This code of conduct is not an issue for us,' Pierre Riel, executive vice-president of Costco Wholesale International and Canada, told MPs on Tuesday.CanadaFeb 13
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Grocery code of conduct ‘will not work’ without Loblaw and Walmart, MPs toldIn its current state, both Loblaw and Walmart Canada have so far refused to sign on to the grocer code of code that has been in development since fall 2021.CanadaFeb 6
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Higher grocery bill? Here’s why some food prices may be rising in CanadaMetro's CEO said last week that the company was expecting it would have to pass on some higher costs from suppliers as an industry-wide blackout period for price hikes would end.MoneyFeb 5