She’s an entrepreneur at heart and has spent the last 10 years as an operational consultant. She understands full well the demands of social media and how daunting it can be for some. It’s not easy and is definitely time-consuming, but there are rewards to reap. Her specialty is working with Badass SHE.E.O’s […]
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The pandemic has had a lasting impact on consumer shopping habits. Today, many consumers are still wary of crowded retail stores. According to the Numerator Canadian Consumer Sentiment Survey, Canadian consumers are still looking down the road when it comes to timing expectations for a return to normal. Only 2 in 3 are expecting a […]
Read More ›In this episode of Grocery Talks, Food Distribution Guy’s Richard Baker interviews Dana McCauley, Chief Experience Officer of the Canadian Food Innovation Network. Canadian Food Inspection Network is a not-for-profit organization that supports innovation in Canada’s food system.
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Food is one of the necessities of life. Clothing and shelter were the others. Yet, as we finish the first quarter of 2022, many families are having trouble putting food on the table. Nielsen IQ reports 68% of Canadians are already feeling the pinch of higher prices. The global average is 56%.[i] This should come […]
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The Canadian online market has exploded during the pandemic. Long considered under-developed, compared to the US, and Europe, the pandemic forced grocery retailers to address a sharp increase in consumer shopping volume. The online market share for the 52-week period ending July 2021 was 3.4%, [i] as compared to 1.2% for the 52-week period ending […]
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There are thousands of self-proclaimed “foodies”, positioning themselves as health & wellness experts…Jane Dummer is the Real Deal! A respected thought leader in the food industry with credentials as a Registered Dietitian, and a Nutrition Science degree from Canada’s leading food University (University of Guelph). For over two decades, Jane and her team have been […]
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The Covid-19 pandemic continues to shape and shift consumption and lifestyle behaviours. A recent study across 24 countries revealed 58% of adults are more mindful of their impact on the environment, and 62% said it is now more important than before that companies behave in a more sustainable and eco-friendly way.[i] The sustainable trend is […]
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Nourish Food Marketing is Canada’s only full-service marketing agency specializing in the food sector. Each year they release their food trend report. Our discussion on this month’s Grocery Talks Podcast was led around their evolving trends for 2022. Listen in to my discussion with President and Co-founding partner, Jo-Ann McArthur.
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Times have changed in the food sector.In the past, the common practice was to create a food list and go grocery shopping. No longer can you just slap a label on a product and expect it to fly off the shelves. Consumers’ health is front and centre. Today they wish to know your products ingredients, their source […]
Read More ›As I grew up it was it was not uncommon for my Mom to go grocery shopping at our local Dominion, A&P or IGA. Oh, how times have changed. First, these 3 iconic grocery banners have been bought out by Metro or Sobeys (note: IGA franchisees exist in Quebec) and second most consumers are now […]
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