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Nestlé invests over $50M to renovate historic Toronto factory
Nestlé invests $50M to renovate historic Toronto factory
Nestlé Canada has invested more than $50 million in a Toronto confectionery factory that has been making chocolate for more than a century, adding new production capacity and equipment to support some of the company’s best-known brands.
Food services, drinking sales reach close to $9B: StatCan
Total sales in food services and drinking places subsector increased 0.8 per cent in July to $8.9 billion, the seventh consecutive monthly increase, according to a report by Statistics Canada. Food purchased from restaurants was up 2.9 per cent.
Hormel expands chicken business with $1B deal
Hormel Foods, the maker of Spam, is expanding its chicken business with a US$1 billion acquisition as the protein craze continues to drive demand for lean meat. Hormel will buy Brakebush Brothers, a family-owned value-added chicken company.
Struggling Tim Hortons franchisee cites workers limits
An Ontario Tim Hortons franchisee hired more than half of its employees from Temporary Foreign Worker programs at some restaurants. According to a court affidavit obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter, the company indicated that 41 of 156 employees were temporary.
Trade volatility pressures food manufacturing margins: FCC
Trade and energy volatility are pressuring Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers, says Farm Credit Canada. There was a four per cent increase in sales for the first half of 2026 — reaching $88.1 billion — but headwinds are shifting the outlook.
Americans will still be able to buy Crown Royal
Crown Royal, Canada’s whisky beloved by Americans, could keep flowing south thanks to its operations in the U.S., which allow it to circumvent import bans, some experts said. The ban kicked in Tuesday for Canadian beer, wine and spirits.
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Ont.’s small grocers say wine sales rules ‘make no sense’
Gary Sands, senior vice-president policy and advocacy at the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), says recent changes by the government have leveled the playing field. But Sands says wine kiosk requirements for grocery stores remain a stumbling block.
Iowa Cooperative to build $130M honey bottling plant
A century-old Iowa honey producer has broken ground on what it says will be the largest honey bottling plant in the world. The Sioux Honey Association Co-op officially began construction on a US$130 million, 440,000-square-foot facility.
Alberta deal aims to grow Indigenous role in bison business
An Alberta partnership is looking to get Indigenous stakeholders taking up more space in Canada’s bison industry. Earlier this year, it was announced that Noble Premium Bison and the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food had a new MOU.
Coca-Cola taps Monster exec to lead North America unit
Coca-Cola appointed Monster Energy exec Rob Gehring as president of its North America unit, effective Dec. 1. The change marks the latest shift under newly appointed chief executive officer Henrique Braun since he stepped into the top spot in March.
McNabb new CEO at General Mills
General Mills has chosen Dana McNabb to succeed Jeff Harmening as chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Over her 27-year career at General Mills, McNabb has held several leadership positions in management, enterprise strategy, marketing and international.
General Mills eyes AI-driven shopping trends
General Mills is “working hard to stay ahead” of consumers’ AI use when shopping as it looks to breathe fresh life into sales. The Cheerios and Nature Valley owner reported flat first-quarter sales and an 11-per-cent profit decline.
Inside McDonald’s push to have AI price your Big Mac
McDonald’s is increasingly using artificial intelligence to guide menu prices across the U.S. and some global markets, a plan that aims to boost headquarters’ profit but risks alienating customers and attracting antitrust scrutiny.
Burger King shifts gears on drive-thru AI
Burger King is pumping the brakes on drive-thru AI. The burger chain — which has been testing AI voice ordering in drive-thrus for several years — will make it easier for customers to order from a human if they want.
Walmart not using personal information to set prices
Walmart is aiming to assuage customers’ fears about its new pricing technology as it rolls out digital price labels. Walmart’s CEO vowed that the retailer isn’t using personal information. The pledge comes after concerns from shoppers, consumer advocates and lawmakers.
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