Market Analysis and Consulting

Kevin Grier is a respected and connected livestock, meat and grocery market analyst. He has a solid understanding of the economic and industry issues from farm to retail. The key point of difference is high level contacts throughout the industry and an exhaustive data base. Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting is in the business of working with companies, producer groups, investors, and government leaders to make informed decisions that impact their bottom line.

Expertise and Services

Consulting: Economic and market analysis research projects with a focus on Livestock, Meat, Poultry, and Grocery industries.
Subscription Publications: Livestock, meat, poultry and grocery periodic reports.
Public Speaking: Private or public business or industry conferences and seminars.
Other: Commodity Analysis & Forecasting, Procurement and Marketing Strategies, Pricing Analysis, Risk Management, Competitive Intelligence, Policy Development & Economic Impact Analysis.

In the Media

Photo of Kevin in the media Trends in Canada A regular contributor and sought out expert to the media -- Globe and Mail, National Post, CBC Radio, Business News Network, Global News, and CTV, grocery and agriculture publications - Kevin is known and regarded for his pragmatic approach and willingness to provoke dialogue to advance business and policy interests.

Media Links

Processors Bearing Brunt of China's Meat Ban Canadian Meat Business September 2019
Lower Beef Prices and Stable Market Kitcherner Post August 2019
Pork Sector is eyeing Great Year Alberta Farm Express July 2019
Food Price Inflation BNN TV Interview July 2019
The Importance of Meat...Mainly Because of the Meat CJAD Montreal Radio May 2019
Victoria Day Flyer Competition Financial Post May 2019
Grocery Update RealAgRadio.com (27.:30 Minute mark) May 2019
Maple Leaf Embraces Meatless Financial Post April 2019
French's Ketchup vs. Heinz CBC.ca April 2019
Impact of Canadian Tariffs on U.S. food Imports and Food Inflation RealAgriculture.com April 2019
USDA March Hogs and Pigs Report National Hog Farmer Daily March 2019
Farm Boy is Key to Sobey Financial Post March 2019
Metro planning to Expand delivery service Financial Post January 2019
Canada's New Food Guide Financial Post January 2019
Instacart to Expand Toronto Office The Globe and Mail September 2018
Empire's Farm Boy Acquisition Burnaby Now September 2018
Trade Uncertainty Weighs on Farmers Financial Post August 2018
Chinese and Mexican Tariff Impact Financial Post June 2018
Egg Consumption and Demand CBC.ca June 2018
Real Ag Radio Interview RealAg Radio Minute 46:20 May 2018
Maple Leaf Foods Branding Strategy Financial Post May 2018
Grocers Continue to Lose Share to General Merchandisers Financial Post May 2018
Empire Results Comment Business News Network March 2018
Costco goes On-line Financial Post March 2018
Changing Eating Habits Financial Post February 2018
Competition Bureau Releases info on Bread case Globe and Mail February 2018
Grocers Counter Amazon Canadian Press January 2018
Bread Price Fixing Fallout? CBC Radio, Minute 1:50 Mark January 2018
Walmart and E-Commerce Globe and Mail January 2018
Loblaw's Price Fixing May Have Cost you $400 MacLeans January 2018
Bread Price Fixing Reaction CTV National News minut 10:45 December 2017
Loblaw Admits to Bread Price Fixing BNN video on graphic in middle of article December 2017
Grocery Market Update RealAgRadio minute 27:55 December 2017
Bread Price Fixing Toronto Star 770 November 2017
Grocery Store Competition Calgary News Talk Radio 770 October 2017
September Hogs and Pigs Report National Hog Farmer September 2017
Possible Metro-Couto Merger Montreal Gazette September 2017
Empire Results Financial Post September 2017
Empire Results and Competition BNN TV September 2017
Loblaw Minium Wage Globe and Mail July 2017
French's Ketchup CBC Radio (minute 1:30) July 2017
PED in Manitoba Bloomberg July 2017
Wal Mart Takes Swipe at Amazon Financial Post June 2017
Planet Friendly Produce Canadian Grocer June 2017
Jiff Peanut Butter Back in Canada CBC May 2017
Increased Grocery Competition Real Ag Radio Interview May 2017
The Fight to Feed Canadian Consumers May 2017
Canada-U.S. Processed Food Trade April Radio Interview 2017
The Price of Steaks and Beef Down for the Summer April 2017
Grocers are Making Headway April 2017
Brazilian Tainted Meat Scandal March 2017
McDonald's Sauces Coming to Canadian Grocery Stores March 2017
Canadian Pork Helps Sustain the Economy March 2017
How Costco Breaks the Rules to Win February 2017
Whole Foods Market Woes February 2017
Bacon Shortage? CTVNews Barrie February 2017
Trump Trade Prospects (Realagriculture.com radio 30 minute mark) January 2017
Grocery Prices in 2017 January 2017
Whole Foods Cancels Alberta Openings January 2017
Whole Foods Canadian Expansion Slows January 2017

2016

Costco Opens Business Centre December 2016
2017 Food Price Forecasts December 2016
Grocery Bill Set to Go Down November 2016
Meat Packers Add Plants to Plate Oct 2016
Southwestern Ontario Hog Farmers Worried Oct 2016
An Awful Wreck Sep 2016
Alarm Bells Ring over Feedlot Closure Sep 2016
Western Feedlots Shutting Down Sep 2016
Manulife Centre to Include Eataly Outlet Sep 2016
Expect More Cuts at Sobeys Sep 2016
Beef Prices to drop at grocery store Sep 2016
Beef Could soon get cheaper Sep 2016
Walmart quest to be Canada's #1 Grocer Aug 2016
Walmart and Costco eat into grocer sales Aug 2016
Shoppers Drug Mart Enters Grocery Wars July 2016
Consumers to get a break on food prices July 2016
As Borders Reopen to Beef...Industry Rebuild July 2016
Sobey's CEO Departure July 2016
Intense Rivaly and Lower Crop Prices to Lower Grocery Prices July 2016
Alberta BBQ Lovers Face High Beef Prices July 2016
Sobeys Loss as Competittion Heats Up July 2016
Sobey Loss Amid Safeway Struggles June 2016
Metro bolsters locally sourced food June 2016
Good News for Beef Lovers May 2016
Westons Bringing Upscale Eataly's Foods to Toronto April 2016
Pita Pit's International Expansion April 2016
Loblaw Ups Its Game in Grocery Wars April 2016
Fresh Look at Frozen Foods April 2016
Cara Deal with St. Hubert March 2016
Chinese Impact on Pork in 2016 March 2016
Ketchup Wars March 2016
Selling Imperfect Fruits and Vegetables and Inflation Video March 2016
Oil downturn eats into grocery sales, slams Sobeys...$1.36 billion loss March 2016
Who is to Blame for the Soaring Price of Cauliflower January 2016
Irish Beef Exports to the U.S. January 2016
As Loonie Slides, Costs of Vegetables Rise January 2016

2015

Market Impacts of COOL Repeal December 2015
Maple Leaf Foods and Meat's Image December 2015
Keurig's New Kold Soda November 2015
WHO Meat Study October 2015
TPP Win For Pork Audio October 2015
Loss of Hog Packing Capacity In Ontario Audio Aug 2015
Grocery Margins on the Mend BNN TV Video Aug 2015
Western Drought Impact on Beef Prices July 2015
Overwaitea's Expansion on the Prairies July 2015
Loblaw Labor Dispute July 2015
GlobalNews.ca Organic Chicken June 2015
CBC Radio Interview on High Beef Prices June 2015
High Beef Prices to Stay for Years June 2015
TPP Participation is Critical For Canadian Pork May 2015
Pork Prices Soar at Retail May 2015
Pork Prices Still High May 2015
Pig Prices are Down, Why Not Bacon? April 2015
Shoppers should brace for higher food prices February 2015
Maple Leaf’s results disappointing, but big bet on meat could pay off February 2015
Shoppers Drug Mart’s addition of fresh food blurs the line February 2015
Canada's egg business cracking open the market April 2015
Expect higher grocery bills as loonie falls February 2015

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