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How Canada is saying no to American products
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Market Trends & Consumer Behavior - Vince's Market customers have decisively moved away from US products following tariff threats [1] - Canadian flags and labels, along with apps like Maple Scan, help shoppers identify domestic goods [2] - Vince's Market prioritizes Canadian produce when available and of equal quality [3] Sourcing & Supply Chain - At peak times, Vince's Market could source 60%-70% of produce from the US, but is currently running at about 30% [1] - Certain produce items, like Anu and Bartlett pears, are exclusively sourced from the United States at certain times [2] - Berries, citrus, and greens (especially lettuce) are the most in-demand and hardest to replace from the US [3] Company Operations - Vince's Market started in Toronto in 1986 and serves approximately 30,000 customers weekly [1] - Vince's Market has always been pro-Canadian, even before recent events reinforced this stance [3]