Fanning the flamesHow convenience stores can effectively compete with QSRs for consumers’ foodservice dollars. Grocers ramp up ready-made meals as Canadians balance convenience and costsGrocers 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. U.S. tariffs sour outlook for Canadian sugar and candy companies Confectionery companies from across Canada weigh on. 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. How changing demographics and tastes are shaping Canada's grocery stores Changing customer tastes are apparent in conventional stores too, where the so-called international aisle isn’t always enough to meet demand anymore.
