AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade Pressure on Groceries & Retail: With Aug. 19 looming, Canadian businesses are sticking to “watchful waiting” instead of front-loading shipments as 50% U.S. tariffs on about US$20B in Canadian goods (including dairy and down jackets) threaten fresh costs and supply disruptions. Tariff Fallout for Alcohol: U.S. wine and beer leaders warn provincial bans on U.S. alcohol have already slammed exports, with retaliation and uncertainty continuing to hit Canadian-facing brands. Dairy Aisle Push: Tre Stelle is rolling out a “Sleep Shopper” campaign in major Canadian transit hubs, urging shoppers to break grocery habit and try its original and lactose-free cream cheese. Consumer Safety & Recalls: Whole Foods Market recalls select salsas, guacamoles, pico de gallo and prepared foods in Ontario over possible salmonella risk. Health-Donation Scrutiny: Grifols has paused pay-for-plasma collection in Canada after Health Canada flagged compliance issues and following deaths tied to plasma donations. Fraud Watch: The BBB says investment and cryptocurrency scams are Canada’s riskiest, urging skepticism of big returns in short timeframes. New Retail Footprint: Le Creuset expands in Canada with a West Vancouver boutique. Local Living: Cornwall Community Hospital gets a Level III Trauma Centre designation with new Code Trauma emergency response protocols.
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