Which Mini Egg is King?
Easter Egg-citement Easter is over which means what chocolate is left on shelves is available at a discount. Within those shelves, one of the last …
Consumers
Where in the World is My Dinner From?
A Country-of-Origin Discussion Very few people would be happy to discover their food was not what they thought it was. That’s part of the reason …
Recognition and Opportunity: Canada’s Agriculture Day
Food, Fear, and Affordability Discussion Panel Reflections 2026 marked the 10th anniversary of Canada’s Agriculture Day, a celebration of how our food is produced and …
What does the CFIA do?
Within the media noise surrounding trade barriers and federal defunding, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) quietly sits, facing its own public backlash, funding cuts, …
Farewell, Frozen Juice Concentrate
Frozen juice concentrate is being phased off of Canadian shelves: The Coca-Cola Company will discontinue Minute Maid, Five Alive, and Fruitopia frozen cans in Canada …
Tout Garnie: Canada’s Taste for All-Dressed
Reputation can be extremely important. With food, reputations for transparency, taste, and production quality create preferences and brand loyalty. It is not a far stretch …
GM Tomatoes Available in Canada for 2026 Gardens
While the snow piles up and the winter winds bite at our faces, fantastic news exists for Canadian gardeners this coming summer. Genetically modified (GM) …
Defining Sustainability with Our Dollars
Should we feel guilty about our grocery decisions? Consumers are getting louder about the types of products expected to be on grocery store shelves. No …
Nog and Nostalgia: A Toast to Taste, Time, and Tradition of Eggnog
A Cup of Tradition The season is fast upon us, or eggnog has been lining the shelves since mid-October. Eggnog tastes like tradition poured into …
Food Price Predictions for 2026
Canada’s Food Price Report, 16th edition Canada has faced trade and tariff threats from both the south and west this year. The USA, China and …