One of the most dramatically changing areas of retail today, and most frequently visited, is Food and Grocery.
Retail Council of Canada offers grocery-specific resources and peer committees to explore areas such as food and grocery innovation, recall protocol, labelling and health claims, and safe food handling best practices.
Key Issues
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Food & Grocery Resources
Food & Grocery News
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Committees
Food Safety and Regulatory Committee (National)
The Food Safety and Regulatory Committee is comprised of retail members that sell food as part of their business. The committee helps members to stay ahead of the food safety curve, liaising between industry and government to shape government policy and regulation in a way that’s retail friendly. The committee also assists with real-time ongoing issues management, helps set up the direction, policy and overall framework and approach to food safety, helping members navigate and manage related issues. Join this committee
Animal Health and Welfare Committee (National)
The Animal Health and Welfare Committee is a member working group comprised of retail members working within roles that include government relations, public affairs, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, ethical sourcing and public relations. The committee’s aim is to help retail members grow and develop their respective animal health and welfare programs; to facilitate the sharing of pre-competitive best-practices between members; and to learn about animal-care programs within the protein-commodity industries that members sell within their businesses. Join this committee
Quebec: Alcoholic Beverages Committee
The Quebec Alcoholic Beverages Committee is comprised of retail members in Quebec that sell alcoholic beverages as part of their business. The Committee works to help members understand regulations and legislation related to the sale of alcoholic beverages in the province of Quebec and engages government to ensure that regulations and legislation are retail friendly. The committee also shares best practices and information, helping members to prioritize issues related to the sale of alcoholic beverages within the province. Join this committee
Quebec: Food Caucus – Grocery
The Quebec Food Caucus – Grocery is the voice of the Quebec food industry and is comprised of retail members in Quebec that sell food as part of their business. It is the first drop point for all files relating to the food industry in Quebec. The Caucus works to establish global strategies (e.g. industry guidelines, public intervention strategies), developing lines of communication when necessary, and prioritizing issues related to the food industry within the province. Join this committee
Quebec: Food Waste Committee
The Quebec Food Waste Committee is comprised of retail members in Quebec that sell food as part of their business. The committee defines industry guidelines on the issue of food waste, shares best practices and aims to achieve better synergies regarding initiatives. The Committee also helps establish industry messages and facilitates the creation of common tools related to inventory management, food donation and organic matter management. Join this committee
Quebec: Food Safety Committee
The Quebec Food Safety Committee is comprised of retail members in Quebec that sell food as part of their business. The committee helps members to stay ahead of the food safety curve, liaising between industry and government to shape government policy and regulation in a way that’s retail friendly and ensures food safety. The committee also assists with real-time ongoing issues management, helps set up the direction, policy and overall framework and approach to food safety, helping members navigate and manage related issues specific to the province. Join this committee
For questions or more information contact
Alison Baxter
Senior Director, Nutrition and Social Responsibility at RCC
abaxter@retailcouncil.org
