Statement from Dairy Farmers of Canada regarding the announcement of tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States

Statement from Dairy Farmers of Canada regarding the announcement of tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 2, 2025 /CNW/ – David Wiens, President of Dairy Farmers of Canada, issued the following statement regarding the announcement of tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States: “Like all Canadians, our nation’s dairy farmers are deeply concerned about the far-reaching impacts that the high tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian products will have on consumers, industries,…

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Digital Grocery Reaches 13% of $690B Grocery Market in 2024 Amid Modest Growth

Incisiv, a next-generation industry insights firm that helps retailers and brands navigate digital disruption, and Wynshop, the leading provider of digital commerce and fulfillment solutions for local store-based retailers, today revealed the findings from Grocery Doppio’s State of Digital Grocery Performance Scorecard for Q3, 2024.

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Minister Steven Guilbeault highlights tax holiday granted by the government to all Canadians, starting on December 14, 2024

LAVAL, QC, Dec. 13, 2024 /CNW/ – The past few years have been challenging. It feels like the price of everything has gone up. And while inflation is back to the 2% target and interest rates have been cut five times this year, we know that Canadians aren’t feeling that yet in their household budgets. Our government…

Nespresso Canada renews its commitment to Tree Canada for a greener tomorrow

Nespresso Canada renews its commitment to Tree Canada for a greener tomorrow

Over $533,000 in donations and 114,000 trees planted in four years MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2024 /CNW/ – For the fourth consecutive year, Nespresso Canada is partnering with Tree Canada, the country’s largest tree-planting charity organization, as a means of contributing to national greening and the fight against climate change. To date, the B Corp certified company has donated over $533,000 and…

Recall Warning: Various Brands of Organic Carrots Due to E. coli O121 Contamination

Recall Warning: Various Brands of Organic Carrots Due to E. coli O121 Contamination

A recall has been issued for various brands of organic carrots due to potential contamination with E. coli O121, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. The recall affects products distributed nationally, and consumers are urged not to consume, sell, serve, or distribute the affected carrots. Health Risks:E. coli O121 can cause symptoms…

Just like that, a quarter century has passed by for Booster Juice

Just like that, a quarter century has passed by for Booster Juice

EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 13, 2024 /CNW/ – Time sure does fly by when you are having fun. Today, a well-established Canadian brand is celebrating their 25th Anniversary, an impressive milestone worth celebrating. Booster Juice first opened shop in Sherwood Park, Alberta back on November 13th, 1999. Since then, they have built a reputation on providing customers with delicious, feel-good smoothies and food…

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“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.” – Robin Sharma 

Over the past couple of weeks on social media I have been noticing people participating and voicing their opinions on the “Loblaws Boycott.” I have challenged some of these people to connect with local farmers in their area as a viable option for groceries. Here are some of the responses that I have received.  From…

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Navigating the Loblaws Boycott: A Call to Embrace Local Groceries

In the realm of consumer activism, the Loblaws boycott stands as a recent testament to the power of individuals to influence corporate accountability. The origins of this movement trace back to 2017 when Loblaws, a major Canadian supermarket chain, was implicated in a price-fixing scandal involving bread products. This revelation ignited public outcry, prompting calls…