The first shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza, landed via the US military’s floating dock, has arrived. But many times more food and medical supplies are required to meet the needs of 2.3 million starving Palestinians facing a ‘famine catastrophe’…Read More →
Lots of action on the Mains and Snacks fronts this week. Behold: A new Pizza Hut Cheese-burger Melt, All You Can Eat BWW Wings, new Pringle’s ‘Mingles’ puffs, new Buttery-er Ritz Crackers, STAR WARS OREOs, and Girl Guide Cookie Jello Puddings!Read More →
Canada’s largest supermarket combine had been holding off on signing the federal gov-ernment’s Grocer’s Code of Conduct. They said it was bad for business and would not lower food prices. But now, Loblaw’s says it WILL sign onto the deal…Read More →
A massive new study contradicts general findings about ultra-processed foods. The Harvard-based investigation found that folks who consume significant amounts of UPFs have only a slightly higher overall risk of death from all causes…Read More →
The online jungle drums have been oddly quiet recently, even as the Loblaw’s Boycott campaign presses on… The company isn’t admitting it’s felt so much as a mosquito bite. But protesters say they’ve made some ideo-logical inroads…Read More →
They’re convenient, pretty easy to use, and faster than waiting in a regular checkout line. But self-checkouts are causing headaches for some supermarkets and shoppers. Legislation in the pipe in California will lay down new rules.Read More →
There’s a potential downside to major food price cuts that most economists have not said much about – yet. But there’s one food in-dustry observer who’s not afraid to spotlight the issue. His message? Be careful what you wish for!Read More →
It’s churning up a lot of online and main-stream media mud this week. But it’s been two months since the story broke. Rights advocates and others are up in arms over the supermarket’s new plan to make you scan your receipt before leaving Loblaw’s…Read More →