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Canada’s only olive farm up for auction in August
Canada’s only olive farm up for auction in August
Many people would think that Canada’s climate is far too harsh to grow olive trees. But those people would be wrong as on Salt Spring Island in B.C., The Olive Farm has been producing high quality olive oil since 2016.
Goodfood may need to cut back amid $9-million loss
Meal delivery firm Goodfood may scale back its business after reporting net losses of more than $9 million. Goodfood said it may be forced to “curtail” operations if it can’t shore up financing, delay debts, or become revenue positive.
A blueprint for Canada’s food future
Lufa Farms’ nearly 164,000-square-foot warehouse in Montreal’s Saint-Laurent neighbourhood was formerly a Sears and is the largest urban farm in the world. With the feds prioritizing food security, some are wondering whether Montreal’s urban farm model can be replicated.
Empire to stop using property control measures
Sobeys’ parent company will stop using a measure that can limit competing businesses from operating at specific locations. Empire outlined its approach nearly a month after the Competition Bureau broadened its investigation into the grocer’s use of property controls.
9 premiers to allow direct alcohol sales across provinces
Provinces will introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales. Under a new deal, nine premiers say they are updating rules to allow more Canadian brewers, wineries and distillers to sell alcohol directly to Canadian consumers outside of their home provinces.
What grocery products saw steep inflation?
Inflation numbers held good news for Canadians in June, but the price tag continues to rise. June marked the 17th consecutive month that grocery inflation outpaced CPI. Chicken was up 5.7 per cent while bread rose by six per cent.
A bagful of reasons to create public grocers
A recent policy brief by Food Secure Canada, a Montreal-based non-profit working to advance food security and sovereignty, supports opening a public grocer. Proponents point to benefits such as significantly lower grocery prices, as well as stability for local producers.
Hesitancy to raise concerns, grocery code report finds
An early look into how Canada’s new grocery code of conduct is faring finds there’s hesitation to bring up concerns. The report also found that some members had misconceptions about the role of the office in resolving issues.
Utz Brands to be taken private in $2.9 billion deal
Utz Brands has agreed to be acquired by Germany’s Intersnack Group in a deal valued at US$2.9 billion, including debt, that would take the salty snacks maker private and give the European firm a foothold in the U.S.
GrubMarket acquires Vancouver’s SPUD
San Francisco-based GrubMarket, an AI-powered food supply chain firm has completed the acquisition of Vancouver-based Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (SPUD), an online grocery service. Founded in Vancouver in 1997, SPUD operates three distribution centres in Burnaby, Calgary, and Edmonton.
What is a food forest and why is Saskatoon planting two?
Saskatoon has planted two food forests that will provide fresh produce. The forests, which bear more than a dozen different types of fruits, vegetables and herbs, are located in low-income neighbourhoods that lack access to nearby grocery stores.
FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite
Federal health officials remain focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, despite inaccurate test results. The FDA posted on its website but then said the result was a false positive.
Costs outpace growth, eroding profitability: RC report
Canada’s restaurant industry is seeing stronger-than-expected sales growth in 2026, but rising operating costs continue to outpace revenue growth and erode profitability, according to Restaurants Canada’s quarterly report. However, the industry also added approximately 50,000 youth jobs.
Charcoal Steak House marks 70-year anniversary
Charcoal Steak House is celebrating 70 years of serving the Waterloo Region, marking a milestone that reflects generations. Since opening its doors in 1956, Charcoal Steak House has welcomed guests through countless milestones.
Double gut punch as two more Edmonton eateries close
Edmonton bar Greta announced last week it would close. The final day of operation will be July 26. Gut punches keep hitting Edmonton’s core as Bündok also is closing. The two closures are the latest in a string of exits.
B.C. restaurants hungry for data, AI as loyalty efforts evolve
Popular wisdom is keeping existing customers happy enough to return is preferable to spending money to acquire new customers. Research holds that it costs between five and 25 times as much for new customers versus keeping existing ones.
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