CONTENTS May 2020 Volume 134 Number 03
COVER STORY
OPINIONS
COVID-19: NAVIGATING A CRISIS
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A special report that looks at the impact, lessons, and opportunities to emerge from this pandemic 24 On the frontlines of a pandemic
26 Understanding shoppers in crisis mode
28 Could covid-19
be the spark that ignites online grocery in Canada?
5 Front Desk 16 Shopper Sense 18 Food Bytes 19 Evolving Retail 46 Checking Out PEOPLE
6 The Buzz
Comings and goings, store openings, awards, events, etc.
8 Margaret Coons
The former vegan chef is proving non-dairy cheese can be delicious
30 How will our
grocery supply chain weather the pandemic?
IDEAS
11 Flour power
Anxiety baking is on the rise—but will it last post-COVID-19?
32 covid-19 has
brought plenty of challenges, but also opportunities
34 Past the pandemic: what happens when the next crisis hits?
12 covid-19 and food prices Report says crisis won’t drive up prices overall, but grocers face new pressures
14 Q&A with Walmart Canada’s president and CEO
Haio Barbeito chats about the impact of COVID-19 on Walmart’s business
AISLES
37 The meat of the matter
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From unique cuts to plantbased alternatives, today’s meat department is ever-evolving
41 Organic’s good news story Organic food and beverage sales continue to grow
42 Hemp: four things to know We give you the lowdown on this up-and-coming "superfood"
GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION ON THE COVER: SHUTTERSTOCK/MARIE_G
43 Cold comforts
From ice pops to ice cream bars, new innovations in frozen novelties abound
44 Clean sweep!
Nielsen data reveals how cleaning products have been performing
45 New on shelf
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Shining a spotlight on the latest products hitting shelves
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