Canada’s grocery code kicks in Jan. 1 as Loblaw, Walmart and rivals sign on — what shoppers should know
NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 13:25 ET The grocery industry’s new code of conduct will take full effect in Canada on Thursday, introducing a formal system for suppliers and grocers to resolve disputes over fees, penalties and contract terms. CityNews Calgary The move matters now because the relationship between large retailers and suppliers has been under intense scrutiny after years of food inflation and complaints about “contentious fees” charged to manufacturers and producers. CityNews Calgary The voluntary code was developed to create clearer ground rules for how grocers apply charges such as penalties and fees, and to make commercial dealings