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Some retail predictions for 2019
Read more: Some retail predictions for 2019Now that the holidays are over, everyone is getting serious about planning for 2019. The retail sector has seen some interesting – and uplifting – sights in its crystal ball. According to Fast Company, shopping in 2019 will include: a rebirth (of sorts) for brick-and-mortar stores, a make-over for the aforementioned stores, with features that…
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Cannabis edibles regulations: news of note for 2019.
Read more: Cannabis edibles regulations: news of note for 2019.Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great holiday, and is ready for a busy 2019. While we were offline, Health Canada launched its proposed regulations for edible cannabis products. (This is a follow-up to marijuana legalization in this country, which came into effect on October 17 of last year.) Edible cannabis products are to…
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Safe Food for Canadians Regulations: one last reminder for 2018.
Read more: Safe Food for Canadians Regulations: one last reminder for 2018.What a year it’s been! We’ve had successful trade ventures with our U.S. client states and found some great opportunities for companies in Canada’s varied industries. We’re giving 2018 two thumbs up! This will be our last blog post for the year, and we’ll back on January 2 with more useful market info. But before…
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What we’re looking forward to in 2019: the Wisconsin Trade Venture
Read more: What we’re looking forward to in 2019: the Wisconsin Trade VentureWith only a few weeks of 2018 left, it’s time to start planning for the new year. We’re once again joining a delegation from Wisconsin on the Wisconsin Trade Venture to Canada, running March 24 to 29 with visits to Montreal, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario. You can learn more about the venture here. In the…
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The hottest food and beverage trends in Canada.
Read more: The hottest food and beverage trends in Canada.An awareness of Canadian food and beverage trends – and changing consumer preferences – can help food processors and manufacturers better target their marketing and sales in Canada. According to Restaurants Canada, total food service sales in the country are projected to reach $88.7 billion in 2018, with millennials driving that growth. The hottest trends…
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More info about Canada’s new trade agreements
Read more: More info about Canada’s new trade agreementsCPTPP, CETA, USMCA… so many acronyms. What do they mean? Well, for Canada, they mean an increasing global trade network, thanks to new deals with new foreign partners. And today, we’re going to help you learn what the acronyms mean. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) The USMCA is the new name for the renegotiated North…
