Canadian Grocer

Canadian Grocer stands as the premier and most impactful publication for important figures in the grocery sector. Executives from retail headquarters, buyers, store owners, franchise operators, and managers rely on Canadian Grocer for reliable and up-to-date insights on trends, products, challenges, and innovations in the industry.

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Social media trends are brewing change in the coffee category

1 week ago | canadiangrocer.com | Rosalind Stefanac

How is social media affecting coffee trends? The penetration of social media platforms is higher in the coffee category versus other categories, especially in North America. Social media has really changed the way people look at coffee. If you open any social media platform, for example, you can find people (influencers) describing products they’ve tried so consumers can know about them in advance.
Time to spill the tea on Canada’s misguided tariffs

1 week ago | canadiangrocer.com | Sylvain Charlebois

To avoid these punitive costs, some companies are exploring costly supply chain shifts to bypass the U.S. entirely. But these rerouting strategies come with enormous logistical burdens—delays, new regulatory hurdles, and higher operational expenses—all of which continue to be absorbed, for now, by businesses. But make no mistake: this fragile balancing act won’t last. And when it finally breaks, it’s everyday Canadians—especially seniors and low-income families—who will bear the brunt.
Forget 'Elbows Up'-it’s 'Wallets Out'

3 weeks ago | canadiangrocer.com | Sylvain Charlebois

In many cases, Canadian manufacturers have no viable alternatives. For a significant number of ingredients or components, the United States remains the only feasible supplier in the short term. The result? Higher costs, few substitutes, and inevitably, a pass-through to consumers. To its credit, the Carney government has tried to shield some raw materials and sustain dialogue with Washington.
Crickets, collapse and consumer choice: Ottawa’s protein problem

3 weeks ago | canadiangrocer.com | Sylvain Charlebois

A new chart from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, based on the Canadian Food Sentiment Index, offers a nuanced look at the evolution of Canadian dietary habits. While some observers may see a decline in omnivorous eating as a sign that Canada is becoming a plant-based nation, the data suggests a more fragmented and pragmatic shift in consumer behaviour.
Loblaw goes offline to drive sales, customer loyalty

3 weeks ago | canadiangrocer.com | Emily Crowe

While Loblaw knew it had a massive opportunity with receipt marketing, especially considering 50% of its loyalty members track their points on paper receipts and 33% of its shoppers read those receipts top to bottom, the tactic can be difficult to execute. According to Grimes, however, Ecrebo's software-only solution doesn’t require hardware or any integration with point-of-sale systems. “We use the existing printers to make everything work with whatever the retailer has,” Grimes explained.
FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals

3 weeks ago | canadiangrocer.com | JoNel Aleccia

U.S. regulators said Friday (May 9) that they would allow three new color additives made from natural sources to be used in the nation's food supply. It comes after health officials pledged a sweeping phase-out of petroleum-based dyes widely used in foods from cereals to sports drinks to boost health—though action is still pending.
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to depart

1 month ago | canadiangrocer.com | Lynn Petrak

Skip to main content In a statement, the Instacart organization noted that the board has regularly engaged in succession planning and intends to pick a CEO soon from its deep bench of senior executives. “Today’s announcement is not a reflection of any changes in our business or operations. We’re off to a strong start in 2025 as we continue to execute on our vision of building the technologies that power the future of grocery for our partners,” the company declared.
Why Canada will lose half Its dairy farms by 2030-with supply management

1 month ago | canadiangrocer.com | Sylvain Charlebois

It’s also time to decouple dairy from poultry and eggs, which—though also supply-managed—operate with far more vertical integration and competitiveness. Industrial milk prices in Canada are nearly double those in the U.S., undermining both our domestic processors and consumer affordability. The upcoming CUSMA renegotiation is a chance to reset. Rather than resist change, the dairy sector should seize the opportunity to modernize.
Why some food boycotts work-and most don’t

1 month ago | canadiangrocer.com | Sylvain Charlebois

While government action has its limits, Canadian consumers have taken matters into their own hands—one grocery trip at a time. Amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States, evidence is mounting that Canadians are increasingly favouring domestic food products. For the foreseeable future, many are deliberately avoiding American brands. This is not just a trend—it’s a grassroots boycott. Food industry boycotts are notoriously hit-or-miss. Some fade quickly with little impact.
Fresh insights: Canadian Grocer’s 2025 Produce Operations Survey

1 month ago | canadiangrocer.com | Rosalind Stefanac

Produce department challenges? Overall, the produce department was a growth leader in 2024, according to the Food Industry Association’s (FMI) just released Power of Produce 2025 report, and most Canadian Grocer survey respondents (67%) expect same-store produce sales will continue to increase this year. But, price perception of fresh produce and wholesale pricing are “extremely” or “very” serious concerns for most Canadian grocers surveyed, along with inconsistent quality of product.