Groceries

• Canadian grocery industry’s new code of conduct takes full effect

  The code is not intended to address retail food prices as it does not regulate pricing, control shelf placement or limit companies’ ability to negotiate commercial terms.

  Consumer

  Jan 1
  
• Manitoba premier plans to target ‘differential pricing’ for groceries in new year

  Differential pricing refers to a practice where people can be charged different prices for the same grocery product from the same store.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2025
  
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• ‘Very anxious’: What a chilly May means for Ontario’s berry picking season

  After a spring marked by unusually cool temperatures, Ontario berry farmers are anxiously holding onto a glimpse of hope for some warm sunshine.

  Consumer

  May 31, 2025
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• Alberta-based food company Sunterra files for bankruptcy protection

  Speciality grocery chain Sunterra Market may be forced to close after its parent company, Sunterra Farms Ltd., filed for bankruptcy protection in late March.

  Consumer

  Apr 2, 2025
• Trump’s pause on tariff threats not stopping retailer and consumer shift to Canadian goods

  Many consumers and food retailers are changing habits regardless of U.S. President Donald Trump's 30-day pause on tariff threats, with a shift to local and Canadian-made goods

  Consumer

  Feb 3, 2025
• ‘Try to save’: Non-profits and food co-ops offer grocery deals, discounts

  In some cities, non-profits and food co-ops are giving people alternative options as they look to change their shopping habits and cut down on their bills.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2024
• Barrie Food Bank struggling to meet high demand

  The Barrie Food Bank is asking for more support as it struggles to keep up with the demand for its services during its spring food drive.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2024
• Major grocers invest in discount stores as customers keep budgets tight

  Converting grocery stores to discount keeps profits steady despite consumers seeking ways to rein in their spending, experts say.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2024
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• What’s open and closed in Kingston over the holidays

  A list of what's open and closed in Kingston over the holidays.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2023
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• Pressure mounts to find a path forward after Canada’s grocer code stalls

  The federal agriculture minister says he will look at the draft grocery code of conduct to see what could be done through federal or provincial legislation before next steps.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023