Product of the Year Canada accepting entries for 2022 Time is running out to enter Product of the Year Canada and take advantage of the early bird offer. Deadline: June 30, 2021. Health Canada proposes ban on most vaping flavours it says appeal to youthPlus, nicotine cap will take effect for e-cigarette manufacturers on July 8, and retailers will have to pull products that exceed the limit after July 23. Foodservice providers grapple with rising food costs, menu prices expected to rise High shipping rates, delays and increases in grain costs have sent food prices soaring for restaurants and, in turn, c-stores offering foodservice. Cold comfort During the pandemic, consumers sought security in frozen foods, with ice cream and frozen novelties leading the way Sales of frozen foods heat up during the pandemic: Report Brands will need to figure out how to make their products stand out, which is especially important for new entries to the category. Consumer insights and more at Path-to-Purchase Live this November Find out how brands are partnering with retailers to monetize rapidly-changing consumer behaviours. Trend Talk: Sustainability in the convenience sector CSNC editor and associate publisher Michelle Warren joins Retail Leader's Amy Baxter on the Trend Talk podcast to discuss sustainability in the convenience sector. Field Agent study reveals where Canadians pay the most (and least) for milk Prices vary widely by region and retailer. CICC supports Peel Hockey Hub, but says more needs to be done to vaccinate essential retail workers “Our industry is on the frontline and we want to ensure that we play a critical role in reaching the goal line in the battle to defeat COVID-19." Embracing the fourth daypart: Snacking As consumer routines have changed, the dayparts are not as defined as before the pandemic. First Previous 55 56 57 58 59 Next Last