Nostalgia and novelty fuelling changes in Canadian consumer tastesKerry’s Global Taste Charts highlight what’s 'now,' what's new and what’s next in consumer food tastes for 2026. Resilient reinventionLike Prime Minister Carney's call for "middle powers," to adapt to a new, emerging world order, so too must corner stores. The channel is changing, but we aren't powerless. We’re the definition of grassroots and ubiquity is our strength. Hydration nation: Sports drinks With a focus on advanced hydration and functional ingredients that appeal to a wide audience beyond just athletes, sports drinks are booming, making convenience stores essential partners for continued growth. Bear 'n Beaver Premium Craft Soda Two new flavours. Foodservice highlights from NACS 2025 show New food trends, flavours and coffee were just a few of top themes from this year’s successful show. Product innovation – The key to retail success True breakthrough innovations are those that create entirely new product categories. These are relatively rare. Arlene Dickinson on why food and beverage innovation is essential for Canada From competing on the global stage to food sovereignty and thriving domestically, it's a critical moment.
