CBC investigation....big grocers promoting imported food....
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2025 8:52 amCBC investigation finds some big grocers promoting imported food with Canadian branding
CBC News found several produce ads with conflicting country of origin information
Sophia Harris · CBC News · July 24, 2025
EXCERPT: "New data from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and a CBC News investigation suggests country-of-origin mislabeling by grocers is an ongoing problem. It's also against the rules; in-store food signage must be accurate and not misleading.
The CFIA, Canada's food regulator, told CBC News that between November 2024 and mid-July, it received 97 complaints related to country-of-origin claims. . . . . "
CBC News found several produce ads with conflicting country of origin information
Sophia Harris · CBC News · July 24, 2025
EXCERPT: "New data from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and a CBC News investigation suggests country-of-origin mislabeling by grocers is an ongoing problem. It's also against the rules; in-store food signage must be accurate and not misleading.
The CFIA, Canada's food regulator, told CBC News that between November 2024 and mid-July, it received 97 complaints related to country-of-origin claims. . . . . "