AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Ingredients: Univar Solutions expanded its Canadian distribution deal with Roquette to include pea protein and soluble fibre, ingredients for products such as protein drinks, snacks and baked goods. Grocery Costs: Maple Leaf Foods plans to raise food prices early next year, as food insecurity remains acute: a Salvation Army survey found 31% of Canadians are skipping meals. Retail: Toys “R” Us Canada plans to return to stores through 300 Staples locations, with the rollout expected by the end of 2027. Beauty: Korean skincare brand Medicube has entered Shoppers Drug Mart, bringing its products to Canada’s largest drugstore chain. Food and Health: A Canadian study found people with the highest ultra-processed food intake were 40% more likely to show signs of silent brain damage.
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