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    Canada Eats

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    • June 01

      Selling summer

      From barbeques to beverages, stock up to satisfy Canadian consumers’ warm weather cravings.
      Kathy Perrotta
      VP Ipsos Canada
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    • Feb 27

      Ipsos 2023 foodservice outlook

      Despite economic pressures and consumers tightening purse strings, there’s an opportunity to grow this key category.
      Kathy Perrotta
      VP Ipsos Canada
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  • Experts

    CICC Connects

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    • May 09

      The taxing reality for Canada’s c-stores

      When it comes to threshold for eligibility of a new interchange rate, every convenience store in Canada must be treated as a small to mid-size business, regardless of corporate structure.
      Anne Kothawala
      President & CEO, CICC
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    • Apr 18

      Contraband and crime

      The clock is ticking and governments need to act.
      Anne Kothawala
      President & CEO, CICC
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  • Experts

    Drink Up

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    • Aug 07

      Newfoundland and Labrador's not-so-sweet tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

      The potential economic impacts of implementing such a policy measure are significant.
      Jessie Cristobal
      Communications & Public Affairs Coordinator, CBA
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    • Aug 02

      Proposed regulations for caffeinated energy drinks miss the mark

      Inconsistent and confusing rules will alter beverage production, retail success, and consumption trends.
      Milena Glumac
      Communications and Public Affairs Advisor, CBA
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  • Experts

    Foodservice Fundamentals

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    • Mar 28

      The future looks bright

      Four foodservice trends and what they mean for convenience.
      Jeff Dover
      President, fsSTRATEGY
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    • Nov 20

      Cost control is critical to foodservice success

      7 strategies for managing the middle of your income statement and boosting your bottom line.
      Jeff Dover
      President, fsSTRATEGY
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  • Experts

    Fuelled by CEMA

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    • Nov 28

      The oil sands and the drive towards net-zero

      The world needs to take a closer look at our energy efforts, says Alberta Minister of Energy Sonya Savage.
      Jennifer Stewart
      President & CEO, CEMA
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    • June 06

      Challenges remain for consumers considering alternative vehicle purchases

      Survey shows a significant gap in understanding of just how we achieve net-zero and the roles that various sectors can play: As an industry, let’s make the path as clear as possible.
      Jennifer Stewart
      President & CEO, CEMA
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  • Experts

    OCSA Update

    OCSA Update expert column
    • Oct 24

      Fuel theft prevention strategies

      Gas and dash continue to plague operators, here's how to mitigate risks.
      Dave Bryans
      President, OCSA
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    • July 25

      Gas theft is a growing issue in Ontario

      Protect your business and get involved.
      Dave Bryans
      President, OCSA
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  • Experts

    Quick Bites

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    • Apr 25

      New Canadians = new consumers

      With the right products, a growing ethnic population represents a valuable opportunity for c-stores.
      Darren Climans
      Foodservice Consultant
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    • Feb 18

      Consumers have a growing taste for plant-based confection

      Research highlights growth, as manufacturers rise to the occasion.
      Darren Climans
      Foodservice Consultant
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  • Experts

    The Big Picture

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    • Dec 12

      Sustainability in convenience retail: Ethical and profitable

      4 global convenience-related retailers demonstrating sustainable practices.
      Lisa Hutcheson
      Retail consultant
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    • Sep 26

      How omni integration is redefining convenience

      Online and offline channels are no longer separate entities, but complementary platforms that improve the retail experience: A look at three retailers demonstrating omni-channel integration.
      Lisa Hutcheson
      Retail consultant
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  • Experts

    The Road Ahead

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    • May 16

      Fuelling the future

      Could Europe’s fuel mix be a roadmap for Canada?
      Mark Hacking
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    • Apr 12

      What ever happened to hydrogen?

      Fuel-cell electric vehicles are a good (if not the best) choice – why do we still lack the infrastructure to fill them up?
      Mark Hacking
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  • Experts

    Workplace Wellness

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    • June 06

      Naloxone kits in the workplace: balancing privacy with responsibility

      Naloxone kits became mandatory in high-risk Ontario workplaces on June 1.
      Pamela Patry
      Occupational health and safety consultant, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
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