Food Industry

Food Safety Needs an AI Upgrade: Why Better Risk Communication Matters for Grocery Retail

Sylvain Charlebois -
Opinion: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois examines how AI could transform food safety communications, helping grocery retailers, suppliers and consumers navigate recalls with greater precision and confidence.

The Hidden Cost of Grocery Promotions in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Supplier-funded grocery promotions may be creating hidden costs throughout Canada's food supply chain. Sylvain Charlebois examines how these practices can affect prices over time.

Why Food Brands Are Quietly Reversing Skimpflation

Sylvain Charlebois -
Food brands are reformulating products as consumers push back against years of ingredient cuts and declining food quality.

Toronto’s Basil Box to Shut Down All Locations by May 14

Craig Patterson -
Basil Box will close all Canadian locations by May 14, ending a Toronto fast-casual brand as rising costs and shifting demand pressure the sector.

Reese’s Quality Debate Highlights Shrinkflation Risk

Sylvain Charlebois -
Brad Reese questions product quality as Hershey’s denies changes, sparking debate over shrinkflation and brand trust in inflationary times.
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