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Mars, Kraft Heinz making big investments in Canada
Mars, Kraft Heinz making big investments in Canada
Mars Canada announced a new $180 million set of upgrades to four Ontario-based manufacturing sites. Not to be outdone, Kraft Heinz Canada will be investing $250 million into its Montreal facility.
Sysco acquires Restaurant Depot
U.S.-based Sysco will acquire supplier Restaurant Depot in a deal worth more than US$29 billion. The acquisition would create a closer link between Sysco and customers of Restaurant Depot in a segment known as "cash-and-carry wholesale."
Big grocers' sales flatline in Vancouver
Upstart Metro Vancouver grocers' new stores are set to compete with big grocery conglomerates, as the battle for consumer dollars intensifies even as fuel prices push up food costs and grocers report shoppers becoming more frugal.
Government launches inquiry into vegetable imports
Ottawa has launched a trade inquiry to address the impact of a surge of imported peas, corn and other vegetables, which domestic producers say is undercutting their business. François-Philippe Champagne directed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to conduct the probe.
Lassonde Q4 sales, profit up despite ‘challenging environment’
Lassonde, which makes ready-to-drink juices and drinks, announced its latest quarterly results. Sales rose by $30 million from the same quarter last year to $768.1 million, and gross profit of $225 million, was up $32.1 million.
McCain Foods heir sues over sale of $1-billion-plus stake
Eleanor McCain, the 55-year-old owner of an 8.7-per-cent position in family holding company McCain Foods Group, filed a claim in New Brunswick that details a fight over how much she should receive from the sale of her inheritance.
Winpak announces appointment of interim president, CEO
David A. Johns has been named as interim president and chief executive officer for global packaging group Winpak, effective immediately. Johns replaces Olivier Muggli, who is leaving the company effective immediately.
Strike begins at Metro distribution centre
An indefinite strike, involving 550 workers, began at 9 a.m. on Monday at Metro’s fruit and vegetable distribution centre in Laval, as well as at its head office. The centre supplies some 1,000 Metro Group stores across Quebec.
SAQ reports net income of $525.2 million
For the third quarter of its 2025-2026 fiscal year, the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) reported net income of $525.2 million, an $11.1 million or 2.2 per cent increase from the corresponding quarter of the preceding year.
Loblaw issues February food inflation report
Loblaw has issued its February Food Inflation Report, with context around what’s impacting food prices. At a high level, inflation cooled slightly in February. Overall CPI was 1.8 per cent, down from 2.3 per cent in January.
No Frills unveils new timber, steel design
Discount grocer No Frills has unveiled a newly designed store in Ontario, introducing a different layout and look compared to its existing locations. The building features a futuristic hybrid timber-and-steel design, plus details such as exposed wooden beams.
Canada launches work on agricultural soil strategy
The strategy is aimed at protecting Canada’s farmland, strengthening food security, and supporting farmers. Agriculture and Agri‑Food Minister Heath MacDonald said soil health is foundational to Canada’s role as a global food supplier.
Cold storage vacancy at 20 year high
Nearly seven per cent of cold storage warehouses were vacant at the end of 2025, according to Newmark, the highest point in at least 20 years and more than double the vacancy rate in the niche sector five years ago.
BLUETTI announces new backup power for refrigerators.
Portable power company BLUETTI has launched a home battery backup designed for refrigerators. Measuring just 7.5 cm thick, it can be positioned alongside or on top of a refrigerator, or in the narrow gap between the appliance and the wall.
Bayer announces better canola initiative
Bayer Crop Science Canada launches industry-wide initiative to challenge and redefine how it thinks about canola innovation in support of Canadian farmers. The initiative will drive dialogue, collaboration, and advocacy to better understand how to enhance its role in canola.
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