Food Retail Sector in Canada

The Canadian Food Retail Sector.
Opportunities for Swiss Companies. February 2011 osec.ch

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Content Leader: Garen Roukhkian, MSc, MBA Swiss Business Hub Canada uses primary, secondary sources and tertiary sources of information to produce a variety of reports on the Canadian market for small to medium sized Swiss enterprises. For further information on our services, please contact: Elias Bardouniotis, MSc, MBA Director and Trade Commissioner Switzerland Trade and Investment Promotion Swiss Business Hub Canada 154 University Avenue, Suite 601 Toronto, ON M5H 3Y9, Canada Tel. : +1 416 593 5288 Fax : +1 416 593 5083 elias.bardouniotis@eda.admin.ch While this report is intended to provide an overview of this specific market and its opportunities at the time of its edition, each individual manufacturer, exporter or company may have to conduct their own analysis to get a better understanding of the possibilities and opportunities available to them. You are encouraged to explore and develop your opportunities based on research and in-depth analysis. Readers should take note that the Government of Switzerland does not guarantee the accuracy of any of the information contained in this report, nor does it necessarily endorse the organizations, associations, companies and individuals listed herein. Readers of this report should verify the accuracy and reliability of the information contained herein before making a business decision. © Swiss Business Hub Canada 2011

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Table of Contents.

Introduction Market Dynamics Canadian Food Retail Trends in the Retail Food Industry Organic, Natural, & Functional Foods Regulatory Environment Market Entry Appendix

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Introduction.

This report will provide information to Swiss businesses considering Canada as an export destination for food retail products. This report provides insights into the Canadian food...