AWARDS SKETCH: I RISH AMERICA opened its arms and welcomed US billionaire Wilbur Ross into the fold in spectacular fashion last Thursday. But it wasn’t the Irish communities of Boston, Chicago or New York who took him in, as you might expect. Rather, it

It’s not hard to feel fear as far as food is concerned when you visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) website. In the last week, the CFIA site warned people not to consume fenugreek leaves because it could be contaminated with a toxic weed c

It’s not hard to feel fear as far as food is concerned when you take a look at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) website. In the past week, the CFIA site warned people to not consume fenugreek leaves because they might be contaminated with a t

By Javier Espinoza Selfridges' creative director talks to The Wall Street Journal Europe about how she starts her weekend. U.K. department store Selfridges is a London institution. And since 2004, its creative vision—from what the Oxford Street retailer

Galen Weston, executive chairman of Loblaw Cos. Ltd. , recently sparked outrage in farmers’ market circles in a speech he delivered in Toronto to more than 600 food industry experts. In it, he suggested that these markets, through the contraction of a foo

Food safety experts say there’s no clear winner in food safety between farmers’ markets and grocery stores, with both types of operations subject to rigorous health and safety inspections. Comments made Feb. 7 by Loblaws’ chief Galen Weston about the saf

Galen Weston, executive chair of Loblaw Companies Ltd. , recently sparked outrage in farmers’ market circles in a speech he delivered in Toronto to more than 600 food industry experts. In it, he suggested that these markets, through the contraction of a f

The Evergreen Brick Works Farmers' Market, which runs Saturday mornings, is subject to the same health and safety regulations as a permanent grocery store. David Cooper/Toronto Star Jennifer Pagliaro Staff Reporter Food safety experts say there’s no clea

Most people won’t recognize the name Galen Weston Jr. but just about anyone with a television will remember his face as the pitch man for the President’s Choice line of products, such as appetizers, mini hamburgers and ice cream, in locations such as cur

An off-the-cuff remark made in Toronto last week to more than 600 food industry experts by Galen Weston, executive chairman of Loblaw Cos. Ltd. , sparked outrage in farmers’ market circles. “Farmers’ markets are great … One day they’re going to kill some

This is the new emerging food system - local food aggregated - sold direct. If we on PEI bought 15% of all out food from our local farmers markets, we would tip the system. A goal to shoot for. How much of your food bill do you spend buying food direct?

Re: Loblaw's Weston says he didn't mean it, Feb. 9 I am so outraged by the comment made by Galen Weston, the executive chairman of Loblaw, that I am moved to write my first letter to the Star. Weston has some nerve to say that farmers’ markets will one

Grant Soto, a fictional chef who skewers chefs, restaurant critics and Toronto's food-obsessed diners on Twitter, has captured Amy Pataki's heart with his absurd and raunchy humour. The pesron behind the account claims this image is a self-portrait. SUPP

Farmers are demanding the chief of Brampton-based Loblaw Companies Limited apologize for a remark he made at the Canadian Food Summit in Toronto on Tuesday. Galen Weston, executive chairman of Canada’s largest food retailer, angered farmers and consumers

Galen Weston, chairman of supermarket giant Loblaws, recently questioned the food safety of farmers’ markets during a speech at the Canadian Food Summit in Toronto. Reps of the Portage Farmers’ Market said there is nothing to be worried about. Farmers ma

During a speech at the Canadian Food Summit in Toronto, Mr. Weston was reported as saying: “Farmers’ markets are great… One day they’re going to kill some people though.” This has started a firestorm and is exposing the real issue about food safety - tha

Re: Low blow from Loblaw boss gets farmers’ goat, Feb. 8 Although a devoted Loblaw/Superstore shopper, I object to the almost complete absence of Ontario produce in their stores during any season of the year. Therefore, I chose to shop for produce at my

That’s the message from a Loblaw spokesperson after executive chairman Galen Weston’s controversial remarks at a Toronto food conference angered farmers and consumers alike. “Galen firmly supports farmers’ markets and their growing role in the Canadian f

During a speech at the Canadian Food Summit in Toronto, Mr. Weston was reported as saying: “Farmers’ markets are great… One day they’re going to kill some people though.” He quickly added: “I’m just saying that to be dramatic though.” Those remarks promp