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Researchers using sensors to solve spoilage problem
Researchers using sensors to solve spoilage problem
Canada’s food wastage problem is enormous. According to a recent study, it accounts for $58 billion in spoiled food each year that is discarded. McMaster University is working on mitigating this.
Peller sells business to Fairfax for $579 million
Andrew Peller has agreed to be acquired in a deal with a value of $579 million, handing the wine maker to a new owner — after decades of family control — to Fairfax Financial, an insurance and investment company.
Why more indoor farming capacity may prove ‘difficult’
PM Mark Carney launched Canada’s new National Food Strategy, aimed at boosting domestic food production by growing produce year-round. But some experts say expanding greenhouse production is difficult. In 2025, greenhouse area in Canada increased to 35.9 million square metres.
Couche-Tard appoints former CrossAmerica CEO as SVP
Alimentation Couche-Tard has appointed Gerardo Valencia Trujillo as senior vice-president of North America operations and enablement. In the newly created role, Valencia leads the operations of Circle K’s merchandise supply chain stores across North America.
Rogers Sugar workers ratify Montreal refinery agreement
Rogers Sugar announced that the CSN union, which represents the majority of employees at its Montreal refinery, has ratified a new five-year agreement. The refinery employs about 240 unionized workers. The previous agreement expired on May 31.
Happy Belly’s Heal signs largest-ever franchise agreement
Happy Belly Food Group announced that Heal Wellness has entered into a multi-unit franchise development agreement that will see 45 locations operating across Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba within the next three years.
Heal Wellness signs 10-unit agreement in Montreal
Happy Belly Food Group announced that its Acai brand Heal Wellness has secured a 10-store franchise agreement for Montreal, with an existing multi-unit franchisee. Heal now has 41 locations open and more than 167 in development.
Real Canadian Superstore at Buffalo Run set to open
Real Canadian Superstore, Tsuut’ina Nation and Taza Development are working on a planned fall 2026 opening for a store at Buffalo Run. It will be the first Superstore in Alberta developed in collaboration with an Indigenous community.
GURU revenue grows 31.6%
GURU Organic Energy announced its results for the second quarter and it brought in a record Q2 net revenue of $8.5 million, up 31.6% from last quarter. This was driven by 46.8% sales growth in Canada, the company said.
Carney launches food security plan
PM Mark Carney’s government rolled out a plan to address food security and affordability. The strategy earmarks $3.2 billion over 10 years to increase grocery competition, process more food domestically and grow the country’s capacity to make produce year-round.
Research being done on seaweed as cattle feed alternative
A research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada led a project looking into seaweed as a cattle feed alternative. Traditional pastures are under pressure and researchers are casting a net for unconventional feed sources that might help the industry adapt.
Fastest growing market for canola is energy
Canadian oil refineries are pivoting to a new material. Some of what powers diesel engines is derived from canola. Seeds from the yellow flowering crop are pressed for oil, which can either be sold for cooking or refined into fuel.
Dollarama has ‘smooth’ Q1: CFO
Dollarama‘s CFO says the company had a “smooth quarter,” even as war in the Middle East blocked posed challenges for retailers. Patrick Bui said the retailer didn’t incur several of the logistics costs it typically sees in its first quarter.
Cizzle Brands revenue up 253% in Q3
Cizzle Brands revenue increased 253% to $12.6 million, compared to $3.6 million in Q3 2025, driven by the addition of manufacturing revenue and growth in SPOKEN Nutrition and HappiEats, the company reported.
Northern cod total allowable catch increases
Two months after deeming northern cod stock to be in the healthy zone, Ottawa is increasing the total allowable catch by 55 per cent. The fishery was the backbone of N.L.’s economy before a moratorium in 1992.
Lavazza debuts espresso pods made from coffee
Italian coffee giant Lavazza has brought its 100% coffee tabs that ditch plastic, wrappings and coatings altogether, to the U.S. It’s a coffee tab that eschews the coatings and wrappers needed for conventional pods or capsules.
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