$8-million settlement proposed in national beef price-fixing class-actionA proposed court settlement was announced with some of the meat companies that were accused of conspiring to fix the price of beef for Canadian consumers. 2026 Star Women in Convenience winner: Claudie DucharmeSHINING STAR 2026 Star Women in Convenience winner: Jessica C. Panfili SHINING STAR FCC: Food and beverage sales expected to decline in 2026 Farm Credit Canada predicts modest sales growth for 2026, but weak demand will challenge the sector in the year ahead. Poll indicates most Canadians want to ban or regulate algorithmic pricing Half of respondents of the Canadian poll stated the practice is unfair because it can result in people paying different prices for the same product. Manitoba bill aims to reduce price gouging Finance Minister Adrien Sala says a bill introduced in the legislature last week is aimed at ensuring shoppers won't be charged different prices for the same product from the same store. 2026 Industry Outlook Leaders from across Canada weigh in on the issues, trends and opportunities shaping their businesses and the channel.
