OP-ED: Canada didn’t regulate grocers—It lost faith in them
The Grocers’ Code of Conduct will come into force on January 1, 2026. Within the agri-food industry, expectations are high. Among consumers, they are more restrained—and rightly so.
Author: Sylvain Charlebois
The Grocers’ Code of Conduct will come into force on January 1, 2026. Within the agri-food industry, expectations are high. Among consumers, they are more restrained—and rightly so.
For food processors, the adoption of this code marks a pivotal moment. For years, they have warned of a growing imbalance in their c…



