Here’s how much more Canadians will likely spend on food in 2020
Food prices in Canada are expected to rise between two and four per cent in 2020, the report by Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph suggests. Continue reading
Groceries
Save-On-Foods dims the lights at Vancouver store to help shoppers with autism
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
The company said sensory friendly shopping, which debuted at its store in Kerrisdale, could eventually expand to all its stores in B.C. Continue reading
More bags for your buck: How to stretch your budget at the grocery store
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
What’s the best way to stretch your meal past a single serving? A professional Home Economist says planning your meals makes your food dollars go further. Continue reading
Hamilton woman arrested for allegedly trying to steal groceries
Hamilton Police arrested the woman for allegedly trying to steal about $500 worth of groceries from a store in the Kenora Avenue and Delawana Drive area on Monday. Continue reading
New web platform helps Kingston’s Loving Spoonful ‘rescue’ more food for charity
The organization works with 25 to 30 donating businesses and distributes the food to 40 member agencies. Continue reading
Is Canada’s new Food Guide affordable? Winnipeg dietitians say yes
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
How much will living according to the new food guide cost you at the grocery store? Experts say while fresh foods could cost more, there are ways to save. Continue reading
Taradale Calgary Co-op grocery store to close
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The store, located in a plaza at 6520 Falconridge Blvd. N.E., will close on Dec. 10. Continue reading
Community grocery stores closing down in east Edmonton
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
They’ve been anchors in their communities for decades, but soon, two small neighbourhood grocery stores in Edmonton will go the way of the dinosaur. Continue reading
Canadians can expect rising food prices due to cost pressures, U.S. trade war: grocery CEOs
Cost pressures including rising minimum wages in some provinces, increased fuel and transportation costs and an ongoing trade war with the U.S., will soon result in some price inflation, the chief executives warned. Continue reading
Loblaw expanding online grocery pick-up and delivery business across Canada
Loblaw is expanding its online grocery business by adding 200 more pick-up locations across Canada and introducing home delivery to five more markets. Continue reading