US EditionVictoria Grocery Store Vows to Keep U.S. Produce Off Its Shelves
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 15 – Urban Grocer's boycott of U.S. produce has lasted 117 days, boosting local farmers and contributing to an 8.5% drop in American food product sales, NielsenIQ data shows.
- Urban Grocer, located near Oak Bay Junction in Victoria, has refrained from stocking produce grown in the United States since late February, maintaining this policy for close to four months.
- This decision came after tensions escalated between Canada and the U.S., particularly following the tariffs introduced in early spring under President Donald Trump's administration.
- The store replaced about 200 American fruit and vegetable varieties with Canadian alternatives and sourced products from countries like Morocco, Argentina, Mexico, and Japan to fill gaps.
- Sales for American food products dropped about 8.5%, according to NielsenIQ, while Urban Grocer's general manager Garth Green said, "It's been so rewarding" and customers have been appreciative.
- Urban Grocer plans to continue removing U.S. products, aiming to support local farms and work with suppliers despite added costs and challenges from sourcing farther abroad.
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dailyguardian.caB.C. grocer avoids selling U.S. produce for 117 days in what expert calls a ‘real’ boycott
Sylvain Charlebois told Global News that what Urban Grocer is doing points to a broader movement against American products at the grocery store.
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