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Ontario’s biggest T&T Supermarkets coming to Empress Walk, North York

Mario Toneguzzi -
The grocery store retailer said the store will be 66,000 square feet.
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Chicken Shortages Push Canadian Retail Prices Higher

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s chicken supply crisis is driving record retail prices, exposing flaws in the country’s supply-management system.
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Uber Eats and Loblaw partner to expand on-demand grocery delivery in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Through the collaboration, consumers can now shop from select Loblaw banner stores using Uber Eats, with all participating locations expected to be available nationwide by Nov. 12.
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Pierre St-Laurent appointed President & CEO of Empire Company Limited

Mario Toneguzzi -
With approximately $31 billion in annual sales and $17 billion in assets, Empire and its subsidiaries, franchisees and affiliates employ approximately 129,000 people.
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Ottawa’s Budget Misses the Mark on Grocery Prices

Sylvain Charlebois -
Ottawa’s 2025 budget falls short on food affordability, offering little direct grocery relief while relying on trade and infrastructure to ease costs.
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Why Food Prices Spike Every October and February in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Seasonal food inflation in Canada stems from supplier–grocer contract cycles, not just global forces. The Grocery Code could bring stability says Sylvain Charlebois.
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Canada’s Top Independent Grocers Honoured at Gala

Lee Rivett -
The Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards returned to Toronto with a sold-out gala celebrating the country’s leading independent grocery retailers. The annual ceremony, hosted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) as part of Grocery Innovations...
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Health Canada’s Quiet Move on Cloned Meat Could Shake Retail Trust

Sylvain Charlebois -
Health Canada plans to deregulate cloned meat, allowing it into Canada’s food supply without labels — a move that could unsettle retailers and consumers alike.
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Canada’s Food Inflation Surges to Top of G7 Rankings

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s food inflation reaches 4%, ranking among the highest in the G7 as tariffs, trade friction, and a weaker dollar drive grocery prices higher. 
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Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Hold Steady for Canadians in 2025

Sylvain Charlebois -
The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for four in Canada is nearly unchanged in 2025, with turkey prices down but side dishes climbing.
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Loblaw Expands Driverless Truck Fleet in Toronto

Lee Rivett -
Loblaw will scale up to 50 driverless trucks with Gatik in Toronto, marking North America’s largest autonomous fleet rollout.
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Canada’s Food Inflation Climbs as Tariffs Drive Grocery Costs

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canadian food inflation hit 3.4% in August as counter-tariffs and GST policies pushed grocery prices above overall inflation rates.
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Italian Centre Shop COO reflects on humble beginnings and bold expansion plans

Mario Toneguzzi -
Gino Marghella began his career with the Italian Centre Shop in 1999 as a 17 year old.
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Carney’s Nation-Building Plan Needs a Food Strategy

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s nation-building plan highlights energy and infrastructure, but food and agriculture need equal investment to secure future prosperity.
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Empire releases Fiscal 2026 Q1 financial results, net earnings of $212 million

Mario Toneguzzi -
Empire reported the strongest quarterly earnings per share in its history.
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Rabba marks 27 years of giving

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Rabba Roots program supports Food Banks Mississauga, Trillium Health Partners, and other impactful local organizations.
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Canada’s Food Prices Hinge on TFW Program Debate

Sylvain Charlebois -
Liberal and Conservative plans for Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program could shape food prices, youth jobs, and restaurant costs in very different ways.
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Tariffs Blamed as Canadian Food Inflation Outpaces CPI

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s food inflation rose 3.3% in July, with tariffs on essentials driving grocery costs higher than overall inflation.
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Why Canada’s Rising Food Recalls Mean Safer Standards

Sylvain Charlebois -
Food recalls in Canada are rising, but stricter rules and AI show our food system is safer than ever.
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Lab-Grown Butter Sparks Debate on Future of Food

Sylvain Charlebois -
Savor’s lab-made butter aims to disrupt food production, but taste, culture, and affordability may decide its fate beyond climate benefits.
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Tariffs Push Bick’s Pickles Off Canadian Shelves

Sylvain Charlebois -
Bick’s pickles disappear as tariffs drive up costs, leaving shoppers with fewer choices and higher prices.
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Rice Prices in Canada Surge Nearly 50% in 2025 Amid Tariffs and Global Supply Shocks

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canadian rice prices have jumped 48.9% in 2025, driven by tariffs, export limits, and global supply pressures, raising concerns over affordability.
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METRO Inc. joins DoorDash, expanding grocery access across Ontario and Quebec

Mario Toneguzzi -
Hundreds of Metro, Food Basics and Super C locations are now live on DoorDash, with the same prices and promotions available online and in-store.
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Specsavers to open 111 new optical locations in Loblaw grocery stores across Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Specsavers is an optometrist-owned business that entered the Canadian market in late 2021.
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DoorDash Faces Legal Action in Canada Over Hidden Delivery Fee

Sylvain Charlebois -
Competition Bureau accuses DoorDash of deceptive drip pricing, alleging nearly $1B in hidden fees from Canadian consumers.
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