Asian flavours can open new doors for convenience retailAt the intersection of on-trend flavours, convenience and affordability, lies opportunity. Nostalgia and novelty fuelling changes in Canadian consumer tastesKerry’s Global Taste Charts highlight what’s 'now,' what's new and what’s next in consumer food tastes for 2026. Ottawa wins Federal Court appeal allowing single-use plastics ban to stand Decisions affects six items, including straws, grocery bags, stir sticks and the six-pack rings used to hold soda and beer cans. Buy Canadian movement could ramp up again during trade talks Retailers that revamped supply chains, put themselves in a stronger position to handle demand. Couche-Tard looks to sell 36 locations in the United States Company has retained NRC to handle the sales. Celsius Holdings and PepsiCo strengthen strategic partnership Celsius Holdings acquires the Rockstar Energy brand in the U.S. and Canada from PepsiCo, creating a total energy portfolio. Ford to maintain U.S. booze ban until tariffs removed or new trade deal reached The ban on American alcohol has been a boon for Canadian booze. Stephen Hayes Dacus becomes first foreign CEO of 7-Eleven in Japan Dacus promises further growth for the business, which has been widening its overseas appeal. Parkland-Sunoco deal could face tough scrutiny with fraught Canada-U.S. relations Ottawa recently announced updated national security guidelines under the Investment Canada Act to account for potential harms to Canada's economic security. Parkland’s first quarter results for 2025 come amidst the announcement that it is to be acquired by Sunoco LP Parkland saw a recovery in earnings driven by international growth and strong refining margins. 1 2 3 Next Last
