Michele Sponagle

Contributor, Convenience Store News Canada

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Michele Sponagle is a prolific Canadian journalist who has been producing content for major media outlets for more than 15 years. She covers a wide range of topics, from retail trends to health and food.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

9/3/2025
2025 Impact Awards Winner: Muskoka Brewery
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Michele Sponagle
9/3/2025
2025 Impact Awards Winner: Mondelēz Canada
SUSTAINABILITY

Michele Sponagle
9/3/2025
2025 Impact Awards Winner: BG Fuels | Waypoint Convenience
COMMUNITY SERVICE/LOCAL IMPACT/GIVING BACK

Michele Sponagle
9/3/2025
2025 Impact Awards Winner: Royal Red Dart Ltd. (O/A) Petro-Canada, a Suncor business
COMMUNITY SERVICE/LOCAL IMPACT/GIVING BACK

Michele Sponagle
9/3/2025
2025 Impact Awards Winner: Nestlé Canada
SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES

Michele Sponagle
7/20/2025
CSNC Exclusive: Apple watch
Cider is a beverage alcohol category worth stocking, thanks to its history of dynamic growth, talented makers and thirsty consumers.

Michele Sponagle
7/6/2025
Spilling the (iced) tea
As big companies compete for market share in a growing category, there is plenty of room for ambitious homegrown players.

Michele Sponagle
5/4/2025
Category Check: Meat snacks
Whether it’s jerky, sticks or minis, consumers are reaching for meat snacks as they seek protein-rich foods and savoury bites.

Michele Sponagle
3/17/2025
Functional beverages fuel hydration revolution
Here's what convenience operators need to know about a new range of beverages disrupting the drink category with innovation and health-boosting benefits.

Michele Sponagle
2/18/2025
Water works: In conversation with Flow CEO Nicholas Reichenbach
CSNC catches up with Reichenbach to talk tariffs, epiphanies at Burning Man, a sparkling new launch and collaborating with a Canadian baseball legend.

Michele Sponagle