A high-profile pricing dispute that saw one of Canada's largest food makers stop shipments of chips and snacks to the country's largest grocer has been resolved.
"We’re happy to have a wider assortment in our chip aisle once again, with a mix of new Canadian flavours and classic favourites at varying prices to suit our customers’ needs," Loblaw spokeswoman
She declined to comment on specific vendor negotiations but said the issue was about providing value to customers.
"We are committed to our Canadian manufacturing and operations and look forward to resuming distribution of our products from coast to coast in the coming days," she said in an email Monday.
Loblaw, which includes conventional chains such as Zehrs, Atlantic Superstore and Independent and discount stores No Frills and Maxi, expects to be fully stocked by the weekend, Thomas said.
In February,
The situation left chip and snack food aisles of many Loblaw stores less full than usual.
Meanwhile, the timing of the resolution of the dispute also suggests sales of chips and snack food tend to do well in the coming months, he said.
"With the weather warming soon and BBQ season set to start in the weeks to come, having brands on-shelf that Canadians turn to when entertaining matters."
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