Hydration nation: Sports drinks With a focus on advanced hydration and functional ingredients that appeal to a wide audience beyond just athletes, sports drinks are booming, making convenience stores essential partners for continued growth. Cizzle Brands acquiring Flow Water Inc.The acquisition transforms Cizzle Brands from an emerging CPG house of brands into a robust vertically-integrated sports nutrition company with an expedited path to profitability. 2026 Industry Outlook Leaders from across Canada weigh in on the issues, trends and opportunities shaping their businesses and the channel. Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Dill Pickle New flavour! Bear 'n Beaver Premium Craft Soda Two new flavours. Covered Bridge Tortillas Del Granjero Sea salt tortillas. Blue Dragon Saucy Noodles Three new flavours. Intentionality to define consumer choices in 2026 A focus on value, health and sourcing provides new opportunities for the convenience channel: Here’s how to keep pace. From small farms to a customer's cup: What it takes to make that one cup of fresh coffee Rising costs are forcing importers, roasters, retailers and consumers to adapt. Some alcohol prices in Ontario could rise in 2026 Province's wholesale discount for convenience stores and other retailers, bars ends Dec. 31. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
