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Independent grocers federation not happy with farmers’ call for cap on profits
- The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers is disappointed with Canada's major farmers lobby calling for a cap on profits for large grocery chains, stating it is a simplistic view of a complex issue, according to Gary Sands, vice-president of the federation.
- The federation disapproves of the National Farmers Union's push for publicly owned grocery stores, which was included in resolutions at the farmers union's annual convention in Moncton, N.B.
- Nine resolutions adopted at the farmers union's annual convention included the profit cap and public grocery option, highlighting ongoing debates within the grocery industry.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada stated that the government is already working on several initiatives that align with the union's goals and introduced changes to the Competition Act in 2023 to promote competition in the grocery market.
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Independent grocers federation not happy with farmers' call for cap on profits
HALIFAX — The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers says it's disappointed and surprised that a farmers lobby group is calling for caps on the profits of major grocery chains.
·Bradford West Gwillimbury, Canada
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution88% Left
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