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CICC responds to rumoured loosening of c-store nicotine pouch ban
A senior federal government source told National Post that an “openness” to change existing regulations comes amid pressures from certain provinces as well as the convenience store industry.
Distilleries to bear brunt of U.S. ban on Canadian booze: experts
Distilleries and spirit makers are likely to be the hardest hit among Canadian alcohol producers as the United States proposes a broad ban on Canadian booze starting later this month.

CBSA seizes $13.8M in illicit tobacco across southern Ontario

Canada Border Services Agency officers intercepted over $13.8M in contraband tobacco and nicotine at Southern Ontario borders, pushing year-to-date totals past $52M.
Insider Insight: how Oh Henry! uses experiential marketing to establish its brand

Hershey Canada capitalizes on consumer engagement using high-foot-traffic activation and impulse display strategies to keep Oh Henry! top-of-mind as a "Hunger Bar."
Arterra Wines launches XMX Hard Flavoured Wine

MXM brings together fruit-forward flavour for "high-energy" moments more commonly associated with RTDs and spirits.
Frank's RedHot Spicy Gummy Bears

On-trend for the consumer demand for spicy-and-sweet treats, Huer Foods launches Frank’s RedHot gummy bears.
Dessert-flavoured Goldfish Grahams

Goldfish Grahams got a makeover: The goldfish are now available in sweet flavours.
Three new flavours of Swiss Chalet Sauce Mixes

Swiss Chalet expands its line of powder sauce mixes with three new flavours.
Protein chips among competitors for Most Innovative Product award at CHFA

The Canadian Health Food Association's competition features eight Canadian products at the trade show dedicated to the natural, organic and wellness (NOW) industry.
FDA authorizes JUUL2 system in the U.S.

While Canadian retailers operate under distinct federal nicotine concentration limits set by Health Canada, market trends in the US often shape consumer demand and product availability across North American retail networks.
Interprovincial trade barriers falling but challenges remain: experts

Nine provinces agreed to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provincial lines, but convenience stores may still encounter extra charges and rules to selling beer or liquor from another province.
Saskatchewan's Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war

As Canada's trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting back with a reciprocal tax on American alcohol.