Food is one of the necessities of life. Clothing and shelter were the others. Yet, as we finish the first quarter of 2022, many families are having trouble putting food on the table. Nielsen IQ reports 68% of Canadians are already feeling the pinch of higher prices. The global average is 56%.[i] This should come […]
Read More ›The Canadian online market has exploded during the pandemic. Long considered under-developed, compared to the US, and Europe, the pandemic forced grocery retailers to address a sharp increase in consumer shopping volume. The online market share for the 52-week period ending July 2021 was 3.4%, [i] as compared to 1.2% for the 52-week period ending […]
Read More ›The Covid-19 pandemic continues to shape and shift consumption and lifestyle behaviours. A recent study across 24 countries revealed 58% of adults are more mindful of their impact on the environment, and 62% said it is now more important than before that companies behave in a more sustainable and eco-friendly way.[i] The sustainable trend is […]
Read More ›Food waste is a global problem that affects the economy, the environment, and society – both globally, and in the country in which we reside. It is also considered a global problem due to the level of starvation people encounter. It is estimated that food waste costs the global economy $936B a year. From a […]
Read More ›In 1971, the “We Demand Rally” was held on Parliament Hill, representing Canada’s first public protest for the Gay community. The rally played an important role in the history of this community seeking equality rights. Fast forward to 1981, and the City of Toronto celebrated its first pride week. Twenty-five years later, Toronto’s newly appointed […]
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