Canada adds surprise 60,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate steady at 7.1%Job gain comes after losses of more than 100,000 positions over the previous two months. Roasters and cafés grapple with rising coffee bean pricesTim Hortons said it will increase the price of its coffee by an average of three cents per cup. Shoppers come to c-stores for convenience, curated selection of products Acosta Group’s study finds shoppers value product promotions, product variety and healthy option choices. Mars looks to sweeten this year’s Halloween celebrations Mars Canada’s Spooktacular Trends Report finds majority of Canadians plan to celebrate Halloween and unwraps opportunities to make the holiday extra inclusive. Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover PepsiCo announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages. What will Halloween scare up this year for candy sales Halloween candy sales look to rise in 2025 with adults and children indulging their sweet tooths. Statistics Canada reports retail sales down 0.8% in July at $69.6 billion Shoppers spent less on grocery items. Trade dispute, consumer spending slowdown hurting small businesses: Equifax Consumers are cutting back on spending and struggling to navigate a complicated trade landscape. Conagra Brands releases inaugural Future of Snacking report Snack maker identifies five trends it says are shaping the U.S. and global snacking market. Retail sales rise in June: Stats Can Sales at food and beverage retailers up 2.3% First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
