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New survey finds Canadians worry about rising food costs
Rising food prices worry nearly nine in 10 Canadians, according to a new survey conducted by Abacus Data (commissioned by FCPC). The survey also found that 70 per cent of Canadians think food prices will continue to rise if the…
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Survey finds that most Canadians are confused by how food products are marketed
A new survey commissioned by the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma reveals that Canadian consumers are finding it challenging to identify authentic products at the grocer. Of the more than 1,500 Canadian consumers polled, 51 per cent reported feeling confused…
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Nutritional value of milk reduced due to store lighting
LONDON, U.K. — LED lighting on supermarket shelves is reducing the nutritional value of milk and shortening its shelf life, according to a new report by researchers from Newcastle University. The report, Milk: Light exposure and depletion of key nutrients,…
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Canadians buying cheaper brands, less meat
Due to rising food costs in Canada, an Angus Reid poll has found that many Canadians are buying cheaper food brands, less healthy foods and less meat
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Montreal grocery food recovery program shows strong results
Food bank organization Moisson Montréal says its supermarket program has enabled the recovery of close to 855 tons of food since 2013
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Grocery & Consumer Goods – Leadership Symposium 2014
Speakers include Michael McCain, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Foods; Marc Poulin, president and CEO of Empire Company Limited (Sobeys Inc.); Bob Johansen, distinguished fellow, Institute of the Future; Shelley Martin, president and CEO of Nestlé Canada; and Thom…
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Grocery Innovations showcases top food products
Top product picks from the CFIG’s annual tradeshow and conference
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Feds boost buy Canadian efforts
New buy Canadian initiative to support Canadian food producers and processors
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Private label popularity continues to grow
Survey says retailer-brand food products now seen as higher quality
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U.S. senator’s bill calls for recall overhaul
A U.S. senator has introduced new legislation that will overhaul the way food recall notifications are distributed. New York democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Consumer Recall Notification Act would ensure that consumers and health workers know when food recalls are made.…
