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Charcoal Group spending up to $30M on new growth
Charcoal Group spending up to $30M on new growth
The Charcoal Group is investing between $25 million and $30 million to open five new Ontario restaurants, pushing ahead with its expansion plans despite economic uncertainty and the growing challenges of bringing new locations online.
71% of Canadians now compare grocery prices
A recent survey found 96 per cent of respondents believed their grocery bills had increased over the past year, and seven in 10 said they’d changed their shopping habits in response.
GLP-1 drugs put $73B in food value at risk: report
The world’s 100 most valuable food brands face a US$73 billion risk from consumers using GLP-1 drugs to lose weight, according to Brand Finance. The brands equal US$278 billion in value, and roughly a quarter of that is at risk.
Coca-Cola to spend $10B on U.S. manufacturing by 2030
Coca-Cola will invest US$10 billion in U.S. infrastructure by 2030 to meet growing demand for its offerings. The system-wide investments include a mix of new and previously announced projects that will expand production, distribution and office facilities.
Beekeepers appeal for emergency tariffs help
Beekeepers are appealing to the government for emergency financial help to support apiaries hit hard by U.S. tariffs on Canadian honey. They have asked the minister responsible for managing emergencies to step in to help bee colonies before the winter.
Wildfires leave B.C. wineries short of grapes, revenue
Pockets of the B.C. wine sector were hit hard this summer with forest fires while others are enjoying an early harvest season. The U.S. government’s ban on Canadian alcohol is another challenge, although B.C. wineries tend not to export much.
New AI-assisted camera tech could help grape growers
The federal government will invest $1.69 million in Toronto-based agri-tech startup Vivid Machines that will help Vivid develop its computer vision and machine learning technology. It’s aimed at grape growers to detect crop diseases, improve yields and crop quality.
Government invests in safety on Canadian farms
Farmers work hard every day to feed our country, but it comes with real risks. The federal government invested up to $1,071,532 for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association in leading activities that promote health and safety on farms.
Sask. farmers race to catch up after weeks of rain
Saskatchewan farmers are ready to resume harvest following weeks of heavy rainfall. The most recent government-issued crop report says 32 per cent of Saskatchewan crops have been harvested, well behind the five-year average of 71 per cent.
How Canada’s 50% whey tariff is backfiring
Canadian manufacturers of high-protein foods are scrambling to find new sources after Canada’s latest retaliatory tariffs slapped a levy on whey protein from the U.S. The tariffs are Canada’s response to U.S. duties imposed on $27.6 billion of goods.
Dollarama sees Iran war driving up freight costs
Dollarama says the war in Iran will drive up freight costs for the rest of 2026, but it’s unlikely to weigh on its current outlook. Fuel costs have sharply risen and importers and exporters have also seen shipping expenses rise.
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints Canadian leaders for spinoffs
Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed Iannick Melançon and Ryan Bahadur as leaders for its upcoming separation into two independent companies. Melançon will manage the Canadian operations for Global Coffee Co., while Bahadur will oversee Beverage Co. across Canada and Europe.
Here’s how apps did on identifying food origins
A shop Canadian app continues to surge in users as the trade war with the U.S. ramps up. Smartphone apps promise to help shoppers identify origins of Canadian groceries. But how do these apps compare?
McDonald’s marks 50 years of dividend increases
McDonald’s declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.93 per share of common stock. It’s a milestone with its 50th consecutive year of dividend increases and McDonald’s is now one of the few that have raised dividends for 50 consecutive years.
Can big food make good on regen agriculture promises?
In a Consumer Reports survey, nearly a quarter of respondents said they had heard “regenerative farming or regenerative agriculture.” That was up from 18 per cent three years ago. Awareness has risen, but an exact definition is up for debate.
Kremlin orders Russia businesses of Nestle seized
The Kremlin has ordered the Russian businesses of Swiss-based food and beverage company Nestle placed in temporary administration, a procedure that previously has led to the forced sale of Western businesses to Russian owners at knockdown prices.
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