AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGrocery & Retail: Empire/Sobeys says it hit a food-waste milestone, cutting waste 50.3% vs. 2016 and donating 40.6 million pounds of food across Canada in fiscal 2026, including 2,600+ local charities. Convenience Shopping: Pattison Food Group’s Save-On-Foods and sister banners added DoorDash delivery across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Yukon, with More Rewards linking for member pricing and points. Food Safety: The USDA recalled 12,036 lbs. of Canadian bacon sold in Washington, Oregon and Idaho after shipments weren’t re-inspected at the U.S. border; no illnesses reported. Consumer Costs: Ontario gas prices may rise for the Civic Holiday weekend as refiners adjust amid Middle East tensions, with advice to fill after 6 p.m. Policy & Trade: Canada’s tariff-response funding is backing manufacturers like Ocean Steel and Construction (Saint John) and Lakeview Vineyard Equipment (Niagara) to expand and modernize amid trade uncertainty. Tech for Everyday Life: Jackery launched in Canada with battery backup home power aimed at keeping essentials running during outages. Sports Business: UEFA voted to boycott FIFA tournaments over FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
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