Convenience and fuel operations no longer just gas-and-go stopsIntouch Insight finds c-stores and their fuel operations are reshaping themselves to be full-service destinations. Shoppers in Canada still willing to splurge on food, despite concerns about spendingDeloitte’s Ryan Robinson and Ipsos Canada’s Gregory Jack explore consumer trends at the Ontario Craft Wine Conference & Trade Show. Fanning the flames How convenience stores can effectively compete with QSRs for consumers’ foodservice dollars. Grocers ramp up ready-made meals as Canadians balance convenience and costs Grocers diversifying offerings to capture budget-conscious Canadians. Tim Hortons adds new flat bread pizza to its menu New pizza addition adds to the company’s expanding food offerings for lunch and dinner. What’s trending in sweet snacks Mini rice cake snacks are trending as a low-calorie snack, with conversations up 24% in the last three months and sales continuing to rise. MTY Food Group 'aggressively' looking for acquisitions, watching for tariffs Interest in expansion comes as MTY and other restaurant businesses are fending off a series of headwinds. U.S. tariffs sour outlook for Canadian sugar and candy companies Confectionery companies from across Canada weigh on. New year has Tim Hortons launching new foods and snacks Tims customers can indulge White Chocolate Pistachio beverages, Lemon Cake Donuts and TimSelects value menu items. Canadians looking for more global flavours when it comes to food Canada's rich diversity fosters a vibrant exchange of cultures and cuisines, including newcomers and long-term residents. 1 2 Next Last
