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How Freshii is handling demand for more fibre and protein
How Freshii is handling demand for more fibre and protein
One of the hottest new trends facing Canada’s food service industry is a growing demand for more fibre and protein. So how are quick-service restaurants reacting to the new trend?
Meal kit provider Goodfood seeking creditor protection
Troubled meal kit delivery provider, Montreal-based Goodfood (FOOD-T) announced Wednesday that it was granted creditor protection. The company is currently working on a recovery plan, which includes cutting expenses, simplifying operations and focusing on its core product offering, it said.
Couche-Tard expects Żabka investor pressure to raise bid
Alimentation Couche-Tard's CEO said he expects pushback from Żabka shareholders on the $8.7 billion takeover offer, but is still confident. Żabka executives and private equity owners are backing the offer. They hold around 57 per cent of shares.
Allard opposes proposed Andrew Peller Transaction
Allard, Allard & Associés, a shareholder of 4.8 per cent of Class A shares and 3.9 per cent of total shares of Andrew Peller, announced its intention to vote against the proposed plan of arrangement with Fairfax Financial.
Central Ontario FS to buy Haley’s Elevator
Central Ontario FS has agreed to purchase Haley’s Elevator Inc. in Burford, Ont. The elevator will provide grain marketing services to Brant, Norfolk and Oxford counties. The family-owned elevator services corn, crusher and food-grade soybeans, rye and soft red wheat.
La Martiniquaise snaps up Lamb’s rum from Corby
Pernod Ricard’s Canadian subsidiary, Corby Spirit and Wine, has sold Lamb’s rum to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet and Quebec-based alcohol firm Phildan for $39.2 million. Under the agreement, Phildan has purchased the North American rights to the brand.
Costco to open large-format warehouse in Belleville, Ont.
A large-format Costco is opening in Belleville, Ont. that will span 167,000 square feet with a construction value of $37 million. The outlet is expected to welcome customers in fall 2027.
FreshCo to open two locations in Calgary
FreshCo’s new Northgate and Thorncliffe stores are part of Sobey’s strategy to grow its discount network in Western Canada. Opening celebrations will take place Aug. 13 and each event will include remarks from the store manager and Sobeys leadership.
Giant Tiger store in Winnipeg set to close in November
The closure of a Giant Tiger store is a “signifier of a community that’s not well” amid rising poverty. Natalie Riediger, University of Manitoba associate professor, said increasing social issues will make it more difficult for smaller stores to operate.
Farmers taking to the skies with newly-approved drone tech
Drones could soon be seen hovering above rural farmlands as the technology receives government approvals. Canadian imports of drones are growing, with $3.4 million in 2023, jumping to $19.6 million in 2025, according to Statistics Canada.
OPINION: Food security strategy won’t end food insecurity
The government’s recently released National Food Security Strategy is so disappointing. It rightly recognizes that Canada’s food system faces real challenges. But the strategy will do little to help the millions of Canadians struggling to afford groceries today.
OPINION: How to save Canadian agriculture
When U.S. tariffs first hit in 2025, more than half of Canadian farmers said they expected negative impacts. Agriculture contributes $150 billion to Canada’s GDP annually. If tariff-related costs keep eating into profits, we could be in real trouble.
Pet-food maker Open Farm eyes next phase of growth
At the Toronto offices of pet-food maker Open Farm, a miniature Bernedoodle named Ted eats the company’s GoodGut probiotic kibble. It’s a prime example of how Open Farm continues to sell premium-priced chow, even in an inflationary environment.
Jalapeno-linked salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds
U.S. health officials are investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers from Mexico that have sickened 345 people across 27 states. The FDA said there were 36 hospitalizations but no deaths have been reported while the investigation remains.
117-year-old candy company to shutter factory
A candy company whose origins pre-date the Great Depression made a disappointing announcement. After 117 years, Pearson’s Candy Company will close its Minnesota factory. It would cut 80 jobs in September because it lacks funding to continue operating the plant.
First deaths reported from diarrhea-causing parasite
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. Both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.
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