Cold weather, war brought consumer 'softness' but didn't dent Tim Hortons Q1 salesThe owner of Tim Hortons says the chain's sales were up from last year, even as some consumers felt pinched by the economy. Restaurant Brands International reports Q1 profit and revenue up from year agoTim Hortons parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported a first-quarter profit attributable to common shareholders of US$338 million, up from US$159 million a year earlier. ‘A lot of money to be made:’ How Canada's food and beverage companies can grow outside the U.S. Experts discuss underutilized trade agreements and untapped opportunities at SIAL Canada. Pork company Canada Packers says it is passing high fuel costs on to customers Canada Packers said high oil prices have made customer deliveries more expensive while the cost of fuel used on farms has also gone up. CBA: Restricting energy drinks won’t address concerns The Canadian Beverage Association addresses proposed age-based energy drink bans. Use limited-time offers to boost sales LTOs can be an opportunity to try new products or food trends, share on social media and return for “before it’s too late.” Coca-Cola's Q1 exceeded expectations Coca-Cola and its bottling partners provided compelling value and premium offerings to consumers by strengthening brand, price, pack and channel options. McDonald's Canada taps beverage craze with new drinks line-up Aiming to make McDonald's Canada a "beverage destination," the fast-food giant has created a new drink menu to attract younger customers. Manitoba's grocery tax cut will expand to corner stores The premier of Manitoba will remove the tax on grocery items that were previously listed as "luxury tax" items. Provinces on track to allow cross-border alcohol sales by next month Premier of Prince Edward Island Rob Lantz said during a panel discussion in Ottawa that he thinks "we're almost there." First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last