Lactalis Canada Commends Implementation of Grocery Industry's Code

Mark Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lactalis Canada, emphasized the importance of this initiative. "A Grocery Code of Conduct is beneficial for business—both for suppliers and retailers, but ultimately for Canadian consumers," said Taylor. "Having experienced the advantages of a Grocery Code in the U.K. and now actively participating in the development of Canada's industry-led Grocery Code of Conduct, we recognize this as a significant milestone in creating a stronger, more resilient, and sustainable grocery supply chain for Canadians."

According to a press release, Lactalis Canada has proactively identified internal opportunities to align with the new Code environment, collaborating with its retail customers to develop joint solutions that adhere to the spirit and principles of the Grocery Code of Conduct. This approach aims to benefit consumers, particularly in light of the rising food insecurity in Canada.

Lactalis Canada has issued its support for the Federal-Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture's announcement on the implementation of a Grocery Code of Conduct in Canada. In preparation for the implementation, the company has trained nearly 200 employees, conducted regular briefings to ensure teams understand the Code, and established guideline protocols to support customer-facing teams in navigating important customer relationships within this new framework.

"We understand the need to be compliant by June 2025 and are taking action now," stated Taylor. "We have assembled a compliance team to support this process, ensuring we are ready to meet the new standards set by the Grocery Code of Conduct."

This proactive stance by Lactalis Canada highlights the company's commitment to fostering a fair and sustainable grocery industry that ultimately benefits Canadian consumers.