AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Innovation: Lactalis Canada opened a new Ontario R&D centre to develop and test cheese products, adding to more than $900 million in Canadian manufacturing and distribution investments since 2018. Household Budgets: September inflation reached 3.1%, while a Deloitte survey found Canadians expect to spend less on gifts—keeping value and discount shopping in focus. Retail and Fees: Loblaw’s discount push is drawing attention, while Rogers plans a 1.6% credit-card processing fee on bills; telecom complaints have also climbed nearly 80%, according to the CCTS. Trade Pressure: A U.S. food importer is challenging 50% tariffs on Canadian goods in court, a dispute that could affect cross-border food costs and trade.
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