What Jan. 1’s New Grocery Code of Conduct Means for Shoppers in Canada

What Jan. 1’s New Grocery Code of Conduct Means for Shoppers in Canada
People pay for their items at a grocery store in Toronto, on Nov. 22, 2022. Carlos Osorio/Reuters
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Canada’s grocery code of conduct is set to take effect on Jan. 1, a move meant to bring “fairness” to the grocery supply chain. But what will the change mean for shoppers dealing with the ever-rising cost of food?

The Canada grocery code of conduct aims to level the playing field for suppliers and smaller retailers by providing guidelines for fair negotiations.