Food

CAMP welcomes the decision by Nortera and B&G Foods Canada to abandon their proposed deal involving Green Giant and Le Sieur. The outcome prevents further concentration in canned and frozen vegetables, but competition across Canada’s food sector remains a concern.

CAMP Policy Analyst Curtis McCord spoke with Ricochet about how concentration in Canada’s grocery sector limits competition, reduces consumer choice and contributes to higher food costs.

CAMP welcomes the release of the federal government's National Food Security Strategy and its focus on improving grocery competition.

As we enter a new year, it’s important to recall the year that was. With so much information coming and going through various channels, taking a moment to reflect on the major agricultural stories of 2025 can help move us into 2026.

From farm inputs to grocery shelves, this report traces how consolidation concentrates power across Canada’s food system, affecting farmers, workers, independent businesses and consumers. It sets out steps policymakers can take to restore fair competition and build a more resilient food system.

“In Canada, because of a lack of competition, grocery chains were able to fully pass on cost increases to customers, keeping their margins stable and earning higher dollar profits over a now larger cost base,” Bester explained in an email.