Earlier this year, for many Canadians, grocery shopping shifted from a weekly routine to a gladiatorial sport. In the rush to stock up on goods at the grocery store in the early days of the pandemic, some consumers overbought or hoarded, panicked at the potential disruption in the supply chain. […]
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Buying lots of soft drinks linked to low socio-economic status and unhealthier food choices
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Households purchasing high volumes of sugary or diet drinks are more likely to have low socioeconomic status, higher body mass index (BMI) and overall less healthy food purchases, according to a new study published in PLOS Medicine. The research, conducted by the London School of Hygiene […]
Buying Restaurant Chain Tropical Smoothie Cafe During COVID Was A No Brainer, Says New Owner With Big Plans
There will be winners and losers in the restaurant sector, which has suffered as a whole during COVID-19 shutdowns as customers were forced to spend more time at home, and less time eating away from home. The industry lost more than $165 billion between March and July, according to the […]