Should Canada mandate sales targets for electric vehicles? Report says 'yes' David Adams, president and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada, said the writing is on the wall for the industry that the future is electric, but he believes a mandated sales target isn't the best way to get there. Kerry identifies 7 global taste trends Report outlines key flavours influencing consumer demand and produce development. Gas prices expected to rise Expectations are that COVID weary families will take to the road this summer looking for some respite and drive gas prices forward. Tax hikes 'most effective way' to cut smoking: Cancer Society National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco counters move will ultimately only benefit organized crime. U.S. vows again to ban menthol flavour in cigarettes, cigars About a third of all cigarettes sold in the U.S. are menthol and its elimination would be a huge blow to tobacco companies, Exxon posts $2.7B quarterly profit after unprecedented year As some countries have picked up the pace of distributing vaccines, there are glimmers of hope that the pandemic may get under control and economies will recover. Oil companies anticipate that will mean more cars on the road and planes in the air. Beyond meals The rise of plant-based eating in Canada is an opportunity to grow the snack and beverage category. B.C.'s new tobacco taxes a blow to c-store operators The Convenience Industry Council of Canada says the tax increases will fuel the contraband market. KitKat to be carbon neutral by 2025 The new KitKat carbon neutral pledge complements Nestlé's ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental footprint further. Federal budget outlines new taxes on tobacco, vaping $4 levy on a carton of 200 cigarettes kicks in today. CICC says the move "will directly harm law abiding convenience stores." First Previous 57 58 59 60 61 Next Last