Today, the food sector is in the midst of a dramatic transformation as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. More and more consumers are either 1. Shopping online or 2. Taking fewer trips to the grocery store each week. In either case, product packaging plays a key role in the brand’s success given 1. Consumers […]
Read More ›To be listed in the grocery sector it is necessity brands offer a unique point of differential. No, price and taste are not points of difference. This is not so more evident than today given the pandemic and how consumer shopping habits have changed. Whether the product was organic or plant-based certified to being a […]
Read More ›The popularity of plant-based foods has become a global phenomenon. Global sales are projected to top $74B by 2027 growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.9% from 2020.[i] Plant-based sales in Canada hit $1.7B for the 52-week ending September 15, 2018.[ii] Plant-based proteins in Canada growing 250% faster than animal proteins (+7% […]
Read More ›The family food menu today is more complex than it was growing up. Back then it was common to wake up to a hearty breakfast that included a glass of orange juice, cereal, and a cup of coffee, double cream, double sugar. Oh, how times have changed. Consumers are now more concerned with healthier food […]
Read More ›Since 1981 when the chips are down and consumers are experiencing tough times, Food Banks have been there to ensure Canadians always have a meal on the table. The first food bank opened their doors in the city of Edmonton under the umbrella of “The Canadian Association of Food Banks”. They changed their name to […]
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