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Loblaw backtracks on dropping country-of-origin produce labels after customer backlash
The grocer says the labels will help shoppers identify tariff-hit items and Canadian produce as trade tensions and buy-Canadian demand rise.
- On Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026, Loblaw announced it is reintroducing country-of-origin labels in its fresh produce aisles after customer backlash over their removal.
- When trade tensions flared up last year, Loblaw introduced a 'T' symbol to indicate products with tariff-driven price increases, and is now reviving these markers.
- Per Bank, the retailer's chief executive, stated the company is in a stronger position than last year, having revamped its supply chain to increase domestic and non-United States suppliers.
- The grocer will continue using the maple leaf symbol in its stores to signal homegrown products, with tariff indicators expanding to more items as duties are applied.
- As the trade war between Canada and the United States escalates, Loblaw's expanded labeling strategy positions the retailer to signal tariff impacts across more product categories.
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Total News Sources19
Leaning Left8Leaning Right1Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
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- 53% of the sources lean Left
53% Left
L 53%
C 40%
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