1 Sep 2025
No fines for big grocers that promoted imported food as Canadian
Author: admintech | Filed under: Finance/ Money
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has identified 12 complaint-driven cases where grocers engaged in “maple washing,” a practice where companies use Canadian branding to promote imported food products. The grocers faced no fines, disappointing some Canadian shoppers who worry that, without repercussions, the problem will continue.