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- Loblaw to Install Canada’s Largest Rooftop Solar System at East Gwillimbury Distribution Centre Loblaw Companies Limited is reinforcing its position as a national sustainability leader with the announcement of a groundbreaking clean energy project at its East Gwillimbury Distribution Centre in Ontario. The company is set to…
- Global Prebiotic Association Welcomes Five New Members to Advance Gut Health and Microbiome Innovation The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA), the world’s only trade organization solely dedicated to prebiotic science, education, and integrity, has announced the addition of five new members to its growing roster. Icon Foods joins the…
- Inside HNC 2025: Shanghai’s Global Stage for Nutraceutical Innovation and Growth The Healthplex Expo 2025, Natural & Nutraceutical Products China (HNC 2025), held from June 24 to 26 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, delivered what can only be described as a…
- Health-E Commerce® to Highlight FSA and HSA Engagement Innovations at 38th Annual ECFC Symposium Health-E Commerce®, the parent company behind FSA Store® and HSA Store®, is once again taking centre stage at the 38th Annual ECFC Symposium, held August 5–7 in Denver. As the first and leading online…
- UNFI Retail Chief Departs as Company Rebuilds Following Cyberattack United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), North America's leading distributor of health and specialty foods, is undergoing a significant leadership change as it continues to recover from a serious cyberattack that disrupted operations earlier this…
- The Shifting Landscape of Canadian Retail A Sector in Transition: Bankruptcy and Market Pressures The Canadian retail sector is navigating a turbulent period marked by high-profile bankruptcies, store closures, restructuring efforts, and an evolving consumer landscape. The recent creditor protection…
- SAMBÁZON Açaí Bowls Debut at Sobeys: A New Superfood Opportunity for Health Retailers SAMBÁZON®, the leading Certified Organic and Fair Trade Açaí brand, has launched its popular frozen Açaí Bowls in Sobeys stores across Canada. Available in two flavours—Amazon Superberry and Berry Bliss—these ready-to-eat bowls feature sustainably…
- Canadian Food Inflation: Insights from Loblaw’s June 2025 Report Loblaw Companies’ June 2025 Food Inflation Report shows that although monthly food-price increases slowed in May, the overall rate of food inflation remains notably above general inflation. As June ushers in Canada’s local growing…
- Quebec Advances Safe Health Product Disposal, Yet Uptake Remains Slow Quebec has made important strides in establishing take-back options for unused medications and used medical sharps, yet real-world participation remains lower than expected. The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) released its 2025 consumer survey—conducted…
- Diversification and Domestic Production Health-food manufacturers and suppliers are likewise scrambling. CHFA and the Canadian Organic Trade Association (COTA) are advising members to diversify markets and supply chains. COTA emphasizes that many organic inputs have alternative sources: new 8-digit…