Public acceptance of sin taxes on sugar or fat not dependent on evidenceA food tax's chances of survival are based on the ability of political interests to create a successful narrative surrounding the policy's purpose. Maple Leaf Foods reports $44.5M Q3 profit, reassessing plant protein businessMaple Leaf has worked hard in the last four years to rebrand itself as a "protein company.'' Agent of change: For Jeff Doucette, GM of Field Agent Canada, innovation is in the details Doucette shares his observations and insights about on-shelf availability, creating traffic flow and charting the future of convenience. Mars Canada loves Earth: Chocolate bar to be carbon neutral by 2023 Mars bars are manufactured in Newmarket, Ont. Regal enters sweet deal to acquire Tosuta International Both companies are significant players in the convenience and gas channel. Parkland grows U.S. retail business with Urbieta Oil Co. acquisition 94-store deal close to doubles Parkland's retail presence in the highly fragmented market. In largest-ever brand acquisition, Coke buys sports drink BodyArmor for $5.6B The deal is part of a multiyear effort at Coke to move beyond sugary soft drinks and into other categories like juices, enhanced waters and sports drinks. Ontario to boost minimum wage to $15, says Ford Business groups say this is a burden to operators, who are already struggling in the wake of pandemic-related lockdowns. We're back! The Convenience U CARWACS Show will return live and in-person in March 2022 Get ready for Canada's largest and best-attended industry show! Oilpatch leaders fear 'reckless' move as Trudeau commits to emissions cap on sector A lack of regulations for the sector has long been a sore spot between environmental groups and Ottawa. First Previous 206 207 208 209 210 Next Last