Cost Containment

Canada Packers said high oil prices have made customer deliveries more expensive while the cost of fuel used on farms has also gone up.

Aside from a new receiving bay, Lactalis built a new wastewater treatment plant, a new private road to divert traffic, and upgraded refrigeration and boiler plants.

High diesel prices continue to ripple through the economy and put pressure on consumers even as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East offers a hint of relief to global commodities.

Farm Credit Canada predicts modest sales growth for 2026, but weak demand will challenge the sector in the year ahead.

The 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 fallen back from a price spike in recent years — but that doesn't mean C-stores or their customers will see lower prices.

Sales in the food, beverage and tobacco subsector rose 1.6% to $15.9 billion.

Investment of $1.67 million will fund construction of a new manufacturing facility in Dufferin County, northwest of Toronto.