Corporate Governance

With the growing popularity of e-cigarettes, or vaping, health organizations across the country have been pressing for action to limit what they see as a health threat _ particularly to young Canadians.

While vegans and vegetarians might seem an obvious market for the growing number of plant-based products being launched right now, grocers and foodservice operators would be wise to focus on the ever-increasing number of “flexitarians”—people who eat mostly plant-based foods, but who also eat meat and other animal products in moderation.

PepsiCo has purchased BFY Brands for an undisclosed amount.

Food bills are going to take a bigger bite out of Canadians’ household budgets in 2020.

An operator’s guide to developing policies for employees and customers With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in October 2018 (and, more recently, edibles), many businesses, including convenience retailers, are now faced with the challenge of managing the effects of the legislation on their workplace while also protecting their rights as employers.

As c-store operators it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of running your business.

Caltex Australia Ltd., Australia's largest retail fuel and convenience chain, is rejecting a $7.7-billion takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., however it is giving the Canadian company a chance to increase its bid.

Hostess Brands has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Burlington, Ont.-based cookie maker Voortman from private equity firm Swander Pace Capital for approximately $425 million.