What Ontario's 2026 budget means for small businesses and convenience store ownersThe Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that focused on developing a resilient economy that includes small business loans and a summary about alcohol sales. Cocoa prices have come down, but that doesn't mean Easter chocolate will be cheaper Cocoa prices have fallen back from a price spike in recent years — but that doesn't mean C-stores or their customers will see lower prices. The skinny on front-of-package labels Here’s how sugar, sodium and sat-fats data is influencing c-store customers. Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales down in January as auto sector slips Sales in the food, beverage and tobacco subsector rose 1.6% to $15.9 billion. EcoTank expanding Ontario production of bulk washer fluid dispensers Investment of $1.67 million will fund construction of a new manufacturing facility in Dufferin County, northwest of Toronto. Nestlé to sell remainder of ice cream business Facility in London, Ont. to be sold. “Cancel the beer tax”: CTF pressures Ottawa over automatic alcohol increase The 2% increase is set to take effect April 1 under the federal government’s automatic alcohol escalator tax. Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into two companies, says its problems are 'fixable' The company stated it will pivot from the split and invest $600 million in marketing, sales and product development. After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice Coca-Cola is exiting the frozen can category in response to shifting consumer preferences. Sponsored McCowan launch’s new state-of-the-art Fuel Spill Kit: MU-715 Modernize your forecourt with a brand-new design to launch you into the future 1 2 3 4 Next Last