Michael E. LeBlanc
@thevoiceofretail.bsky.social
Strategic Advisor | Keynote Speaker | Producer & Host of award-winning retail podcasts | Top Global Retail Influencer | Top 50 RetailVoicesbyNRF 2025
www.meleblanc.co
www.meleblanc.co
Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct is here—but is it strong enough? 🛒
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore why the code reads more like a code of ethics, the gaps that could limit its impact, and what 2026 could hold for retailers, suppliers, and consumers.
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore why the code reads more like a code of ethics, the gaps that could limit its impact, and what 2026 could hold for retailers, suppliers, and consumers.
December 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct is here—but is it strong enough? 🛒
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore why the code reads more like a code of ethics, the gaps that could limit its impact, and what 2026 could hold for retailers, suppliers, and consumers.
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore why the code reads more like a code of ethics, the gaps that could limit its impact, and what 2026 could hold for retailers, suppliers, and consumers.
2025 was action-packed for Canada’s food industry—but not all stories got the attention they deserved. 📰
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, Sylvain and I explore the Top 10 food stories the media missed and the underlying trends that defined the year.
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, Sylvain and I explore the Top 10 food stories the media missed and the underlying trends that defined the year.
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
2025 was action-packed for Canada’s food industry—but not all stories got the attention they deserved. 📰
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, Sylvain and I explore the Top 10 food stories the media missed and the underlying trends that defined the year.
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, Sylvain and I explore the Top 10 food stories the media missed and the underlying trends that defined the year.
Ozempic is changing more than diets—it’s reshaping how we eat, drink, and spend. Alcohol sales are down, protein shakes are booming, and quick-service restaurants are cashing in.
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we dive into the surprising cultural and economic shifts at play.
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we dive into the surprising cultural and economic shifts at play.
December 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Ozempic is changing more than diets—it’s reshaping how we eat, drink, and spend. Alcohol sales are down, protein shakes are booming, and quick-service restaurants are cashing in.
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we dive into the surprising cultural and economic shifts at play.
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we dive into the surprising cultural and economic shifts at play.
2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for food. 🤖🍎
Front-of-package labeling rules kick in Jan 1, and AI is changing how we understand what’s in our pantry. On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore how companies are preparing for this new era.
Front-of-package labeling rules kick in Jan 1, and AI is changing how we understand what’s in our pantry. On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore how companies are preparing for this new era.
December 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for food. 🤖🍎
Front-of-package labeling rules kick in Jan 1, and AI is changing how we understand what’s in our pantry. On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore how companies are preparing for this new era.
Front-of-package labeling rules kick in Jan 1, and AI is changing how we understand what’s in our pantry. On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore how companies are preparing for this new era.
Canada’s mushroom industry is automated but still depends on skilled temporary foreign workers. 🍄
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we chat with Ryan Koeslag & Janet Krayden of Mushrooms Canada about labour, immigration, and the future of Canadian agriculture.
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we chat with Ryan Koeslag & Janet Krayden of Mushrooms Canada about labour, immigration, and the future of Canadian agriculture.
December 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Canada’s mushroom industry is automated but still depends on skilled temporary foreign workers. 🍄
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we chat with Ryan Koeslag & Janet Krayden of Mushrooms Canada about labour, immigration, and the future of Canadian agriculture.
On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we chat with Ryan Koeslag & Janet Krayden of Mushrooms Canada about labour, immigration, and the future of Canadian agriculture.
The final @the-food-professor.bsky.social episode of 2025 is live! Sylvain & I break down the Top 10 Food Stories of the year—from food inflation and tariffs to GLP-1s and labour policy—plus an in-depth conversation with Mushrooms Canada on workforce and automation.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The final @the-food-professor.bsky.social episode of 2025 is live! Sylvain & I break down the Top 10 Food Stories of the year—from food inflation and tariffs to GLP-1s and labour policy—plus an in-depth conversation with Mushrooms Canada on workforce and automation.
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Chicken shortages are shaking Canada’s grocery aisles. Rising imports, production delays, and a fragile supply management system are creating uncertainty for retailers and consumers alike.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Chicken shortages are shaking Canada’s grocery aisles. Rising imports, production delays, and a fragile supply management system are creating uncertainty for retailers and consumers alike.
🐓 Listen in to the full analysis on @the-food-professor.bsky.social: loom.ly/rmyj984
🐓 Listen in to the full analysis on @the-food-professor.bsky.social: loom.ly/rmyj984
Trump’s $15B farm handout: relief for farmers or just a Band-Aid? @the-food-professor.bsky.social breaks down the economic and political impact, why some farmers want a competitive market, and what it means for U.S. agriculture.
December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Trump’s $15B farm handout: relief for farmers or just a Band-Aid? @the-food-professor.bsky.social breaks down the economic and political impact, why some farmers want a competitive market, and what it means for U.S. agriculture.
53% of Canadians think turkey is overrated for Christmas. 🎄🦃
Are you team turkey, or ready to switch up your holiday feast? @the-food-professor.bsky.social dives into why some households are rethinking tradition this season.
Are you team turkey, or ready to switch up your holiday feast? @the-food-professor.bsky.social dives into why some households are rethinking tradition this season.
December 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
53% of Canadians think turkey is overrated for Christmas. 🎄🦃
Are you team turkey, or ready to switch up your holiday feast? @the-food-professor.bsky.social dives into why some households are rethinking tradition this season.
Are you team turkey, or ready to switch up your holiday feast? @the-food-professor.bsky.social dives into why some households are rethinking tradition this season.
Live at the Coffee Association of Canada conference, @the-food-professor.bsky.social sits down with Carman Allison, VP at NIQ Canada, to discuss how coffee inflation, shifting shopper behaviour, and financially vulnerable households are shaping emerging beverage and meal trends in Canada.
December 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Live at the Coffee Association of Canada conference, @the-food-professor.bsky.social sits down with Carman Allison, VP at NIQ Canada, to discuss how coffee inflation, shifting shopper behaviour, and financially vulnerable households are shaping emerging beverage and meal trends in Canada.
Canada’s chicken supply is under pressure. Farmers avoid transparency, 45M kilos of U.S. imports raise questions about freshness, and gaps in supply management could affect prices and availability.
Dive into @the-food-professor.bsky.social for the latest insights.
Dive into @the-food-professor.bsky.social for the latest insights.
December 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Canada’s chicken supply is under pressure. Farmers avoid transparency, 45M kilos of U.S. imports raise questions about freshness, and gaps in supply management could affect prices and availability.
Dive into @the-food-professor.bsky.social for the latest insights.
Dive into @the-food-professor.bsky.social for the latest insights.
How did a small tax break send Canadian food prices on a rollercoaster? On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore the first anniversary of the GST holiday, its ripple effects on inflation, and why ending the GST could reshape the economy.
December 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
How did a small tax break send Canadian food prices on a rollercoaster? On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore the first anniversary of the GST holiday, its ripple effects on inflation, and why ending the GST could reshape the economy.
Why tax 80% of U.S. fertilizer from Canada? @the-food-professor.bsky.social and I unpack Trump’s tariff plan, the potential fallout for farmers and supply chains, the impact on food prices, and whether this is strategy or politics.
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🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/rmyj984
December 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Why tax 80% of U.S. fertilizer from Canada? @the-food-professor.bsky.social and I unpack Trump’s tariff plan, the potential fallout for farmers and supply chains, the impact on food prices, and whether this is strategy or politics.
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🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/rmyj984
New episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social is live! Canada’s chicken supply is under pressure, the GST holiday changed how Canadians view food prices, & Carman Allison, VP at NIQ Canada, shares insights on shopper behaviour and growth opportunities.
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🎧 Don't miss it: loom.ly/rmyj984
December 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
New episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social is live! Canada’s chicken supply is under pressure, the GST holiday changed how Canadians view food prices, & Carman Allison, VP at NIQ Canada, shares insights on shopper behaviour and growth opportunities.
🎧 Don't miss it: loom.ly/rmyj984
🎧 Don't miss it: loom.ly/rmyj984
Paying the same for less? Shrinkflation is quietly creeping into Canadian grocery aisles, affecting what you get for your money. Sylvain and I break down this hidden cost on @the-food-professor.bsky.social podcast.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Paying the same for less? Shrinkflation is quietly creeping into Canadian grocery aisles, affecting what you get for your money. Sylvain and I break down this hidden cost on @the-food-professor.bsky.social podcast.
🎙️ Find us on your favourite podcast platform! loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎙️ Find us on your favourite podcast platform! loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
What will food affordability look like in 2026? The latest @the-food-professor.bsky.social episode unpacks Canada’s Food Price Report, shifting shopper habits, and inflation drivers — plus an interview with Hugo Magnan of Groupe MAG.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
What will food affordability look like in 2026? The latest @the-food-professor.bsky.social episode unpacks Canada’s Food Price Report, shifting shopper habits, and inflation drivers — plus an interview with Hugo Magnan of Groupe MAG.
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Reposted by Michael E. LeBlanc
NEW EPISODE ALERT! We welcome Mark Zandi, Moody's Analytics' Chief Economist--and one of the most influential and trusted macroeconomic voices globally--to the pod.
In addition to our interview @thevoiceofretail.bsky.social and I unpack a busy week in retail news.
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In addition to our interview @thevoiceofretail.bsky.social and I unpack a busy week in retail news.
www.stevenpdennis.com/podcast
December 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT! We welcome Mark Zandi, Moody's Analytics' Chief Economist--and one of the most influential and trusted macroeconomic voices globally--to the pod.
In addition to our interview @thevoiceofretail.bsky.social and I unpack a busy week in retail news.
www.stevenpdennis.com/podcast
In addition to our interview @thevoiceofretail.bsky.social and I unpack a busy week in retail news.
www.stevenpdennis.com/podcast
Quebec politics shaken: Minister Guilbeault resigns unexpectedly. Was it a misstep, controversy, or strategic move? Tune in to @the-food-professor.bsky.social to explore his departure and its impact on government, public opinion, and leadership.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Quebec politics shaken: Minister Guilbeault resigns unexpectedly. Was it a misstep, controversy, or strategic move? Tune in to @the-food-professor.bsky.social to explore his departure and its impact on government, public opinion, and leadership.
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Can carbon capture save our food? @the-food-professor.bsky.social dives into the debate on sustainable agriculture, exploring why experts see innovation—not taxation—as key to decarbonizing the agri-food sector.
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🎧 Full episode here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
December 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Can carbon capture save our food? @the-food-professor.bsky.social dives into the debate on sustainable agriculture, exploring why experts see innovation—not taxation—as key to decarbonizing the agri-food sector.
🎧 Full episode here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎧 Full episode here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
Get the inside scoop on one of Canada’s most flavour-forward food companies. Hugo Magnan of Groupe MAG joins @the-food-professor.bsky.social to talk bold condiments, the family story behind the brand, and how MAG grew from Quebec favourite to national standout.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Get the inside scoop on one of Canada’s most flavour-forward food companies. Hugo Magnan of Groupe MAG joins @the-food-professor.bsky.social to talk bold condiments, the family story behind the brand, and how MAG grew from Quebec favourite to national standout.
🎧 loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎧 loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
Feeling post-COVID loneliness? Restaurants are becoming the new social hubs, offering connection and community—even for solo diners. On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore why dining out is about more than just food.
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🎧 Don't miss it: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Feeling post-COVID loneliness? Restaurants are becoming the new social hubs, offering connection and community—even for solo diners. On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore why dining out is about more than just food.
🎧 Don't miss it: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎧 Don't miss it: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
Are self-checkouts really saving time, or just creating longer lines? @the-food-professor.bsky.social and I explore the quirks and conveniences of modern retail and how technology is reshaping the grocery experience.
🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
December 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Are self-checkouts really saving time, or just creating longer lines? @the-food-professor.bsky.social and I explore the quirks and conveniences of modern retail and how technology is reshaping the grocery experience.
🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
Are self-checkouts really saving time, or just creating longer lines at stores like Costco? @the-food-professor.bsky.social and I explore the quirks and conveniences of modern retail and how technology is reshaping the grocery experience.
🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Are self-checkouts really saving time, or just creating longer lines at stores like Costco? @the-food-professor.bsky.social and I explore the quirks and conveniences of modern retail and how technology is reshaping the grocery experience.
🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
Coffee lovers, brace yourselves! Prices have jumped from $2.75 to over $4/lb, signaling a costly winter ahead. Learn what’s driving the spike and how to navigate higher costs.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎧 Listen to the full episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Coffee lovers, brace yourselves! Prices have jumped from $2.75 to over $4/lb, signaling a costly winter ahead. Learn what’s driving the spike and how to navigate higher costs.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎧 Listen to the full episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social here: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
Can Canadians handle 4–6% inflation in 2026? @the-food-professor.bsky.social dives into how rising prices are changing spending habits, what lessons past cycles offer, and strategies households are using to stay ahead.
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🎧 Hear the full discussion: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
December 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Can Canadians handle 4–6% inflation in 2026? @the-food-professor.bsky.social dives into how rising prices are changing spending habits, what lessons past cycles offer, and strategies households are using to stay ahead.
🎧 Hear the full discussion: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ
🎧 Hear the full discussion: loom.ly/HYzS8ZQ