Amid a trade war with the U.S., Canadian consumers like John Mackay are frustrated with misleading grocery labeling practices. Mackay, who insists on buying Canadian products, was upset to see orange juice labeled with a Canadian symbol at Metro, raising questions about the authenticity of such labeling. Marketplace analyzed products from major Canadian grocery chains, finding a mix of genuinely local items and imports bearing Canadian labels. This issue reflects broader consumer concerns about transparency and whether these labeling practices truly benefit Canadian producers. The investigation will continue to explore how the trade conflict impacts Canadian shoppers.
John Mackay, an 81-year-old from Ontario, expressed frustration over misleading Canadian product labeling in grocery stores, citing confusion over items like orange juice that aren’t grown in Canada.
Marketplace's analysis revealed that many Canadian grocery products are labeled as 'Canadian' despite some being imported, raising questions among consumers about the integrity of labeling practices.
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