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DoorDash expands delivery for Sobey's/Empire stores
DoorDash expands delivery for Sobey's/Empire stores
DoorDash announced a new partnership with Empire to deliver groceries from its 12 grocery stores. The expansion, announced Monday morning, will add grocery banners from Empire’s brands — which includes Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, Foodland and Longo’s — to DoorDash’s offerings.
Instacart buys Instaleap to expand global reach
Instacart, the grocery technology company, has purchased an order fulfillment platform firm to add to its stable of technology and increase market share in new global areas.
Agropur to invest nearly $1B to expand operations
The Agropur dairy co-operative is set to invest nearly $1-billion to expand operations at two facilities in Quebec and Nova Scotia amid strong demand for protein-enriched foods. The funds will double milk processing capacity and create about 60 jobs.
Quebec maple syrup federation takes legal action
The Quebec maple syrup industry is investigating a producer accused of adulterating syrup and bypassing the province’s system, according to a legal filing. It alleges that Steve Bourdeau for years bought, processed and sold maple syrup in violation of regulations.
SunRype eliminates 80 jobs at Kelowna facility
Lassonde is cutting positions and moving operations at its Kelowna, BC., facility where SunRype beverages are processed. The transition will occur through December. Approximately 80 employees will be impacted but 135 employees will remain.
Saskatchewan's Monette Group files for creditor protection
Monette Group — one of North America’s largest farm enterprises — has entered creditor protection. In the letter, signed by president and CEO Darrel Monette, the Swift Current, Sask. company intends to “continue operating while we stabilize finances and restructure debt.”
‘Surveillance pricing’ difficult to prove in Canada: Experts
While some grocery companies may be calculating the highest amount a consumer would pay, and setting the price accordingly, polls show that Canadians are suspicious of algorithms. Now, politicians want to ban it. But experts say its hard to regulate.
Consumers crunched by climbing cucumber costs
Fresh veggies cost 7.8 per cent more in March compared to March last year, says StatsCan. And while prices of beef and coffee were among the worst offenders for price increases, the standout item for March is the mighty cuke.
Machnowski starts new role at Lactalis Canada
Ola Machnowski is taking on a vice-president position at Lactalis Canada. She previously was vice-president, demand generation, Canada at SharkNinja. Before that, she was senior director, head of marketing, Canada for The Hershey Company, where she worked for seven years.
Puratos Canada names new president
Puratos has announced Jelena Vrbaski has been appointed president of Puratos Canada. The company offers products and services to artisans, industry, retailers and food service customers in the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors.
Booze bans can be resolved with U.S. action: Carney
The provincial ‘Buy Canadian’ measures have cost American alcohol-makers millions of dollars in lost sales. Prime Minister Mark Carney said provincial bans on U.S. alcohol can be resolved “quickly” if the Trump administration takes steps to settle trade disputes.
Cross-border alcohol sales set for next month: Feds
The government says 10 provinces and Yukon are on track to allow consumers to buy Canadian alcohol directly from producers by next month. Privy Council Office spokesperson Pierre-Alain Bujold says provinces and territories are progressing on the May 2026 deadline.
P.E.I. potato production saw largest drop in 2025
Statistics Canada says P.E.I.’s potato production fell 15.9 per cent in 2025 to 21.8 million hundredweight, the largest drop in the country. Now, with planting season nearing, farmers are facing drought-driven losses and higher costs tied to the Iran war.
Ferrero begins production of Nutella Peanut
Ferrero North America announced the opening of its new Nutella Peanut production line in Franklin Park, Ill. The US$75 million project creates 50 new jobs, marking Nutella brand’s first-ever new flavour.
Candy giant unwraps plans for massive factory
Ferrara Candy Company — a company that makes such brands as Gobstopper, Jelly Belly and Nerd’s — will spend US$675 million for a 750,000-square-foot facility that is projected to create 1,000 corporate jobs over the next 10 years.
San Francisco store run completely by AI agent
Axel Backlund and Lukas Petersson have handed over the reins of their convenience store to an AI model referred to as “Luna,” which has since taken over control of a San Francisco shop, with the founders free to observe.
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