2026 Future Leader in Convenience + Car Wash winner: CINDY HASSANSenior sales coordinator - retail sales and operations, PETRO-CANADA, A SUNCOR BUSINESS Grocery industry's new code of conduct takes full effect on Jan. 1Code is intended to promote fair dealings between grocers and their suppliers, including the application of penalties and fees. Metro officially signs on to grocery industry code of conduct Sobeys parent company Empire Co. Ltd. was first retailer to officially sign on to the code of conduct. Deal reached to allow grocers to avoid accepting beer and wine empties Deal averts a potential death knell for the Ontario Deposit Return Program. Barry Callebaut and Planet A Foods announce sustainable chocolate partnership Companies say they will work to create chocolate alternatives without cocoa. Celsius Holdings and PepsiCo strengthen strategic partnership Celsius Holdings acquires the Rockstar Energy brand in the U.S. and Canada from PepsiCo, creating a total energy portfolio. Candy Can partners with Bandai Namco Entertainment for special edition Pac-Man beverage Partnership to celebrate the video game character introduced in 1980. Ford to maintain U.S. booze ban until tariffs removed or new trade deal reached The ban on American alcohol has been a boon for Canadian booze. Coca-Cola names Andy Buckingham as GM, Canada Buckingham brings 20 years of leadership experience in marketing, commercial strategy, and franchise operations to his new role. Trump hits Canada with 35% tariffs Leaders react, discuss how this will impact Canadian businesses. Canadian auto sector hopeful a U.S. trade deal will come with carve-outs The North American automobile industry is deeply integrated. Free trade carveouts key in potential deal between U.S. and Canada: business groups Unclear if the two countries will stick to the Aug. 1 deadline for wrapping up talks. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
