Loblaw To Restore Country-of-Origin Signs On Produce in 2026

Loblaw Restores Country-of-Origin Signs on Produce in 2026 If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle, apple in hand, wondering whether that crisp Granny Smith was grown down the road or shipped from across the globe, you’re not alone. Shoppers are more curious than ever about where their food comes from, and grocery chains are taking notice. In 2026, Loblaw announced it would restore country-of-origin signs on fresh produce across its stores, a move that’s sparking conversation from Vancouver to St. John’s.

But what does this actually mean for the average buyer, and why now? Let’s walk through what’s happening, why it matters, and what you should watch for as these labels start appearing on your favorite fruits and vegetables. What Is Country-of-Origin Produce Signing? Country-of-origin signs are the small tags or labels attached to individual pieces of produce or displayed in bins that indicate where the item was grown.

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In Canada, these often follow the "Product of Canada" or "Product of [Country]" format, overseen by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The labels tell you whether that bag of carrots was harvested in Ontario, those bananas came from Ecuador, and so on.