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This Montreal supermarket was just fined over $4,000 by MAPAQ for food safety violations

A supermarket in Saint-Laurent has been fined more than $4,000 after Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) flagged multiple violations of provincial food safety rules.

According to records published on September 12, Marché Lian Tai, located at 1993 Boulevard Marcel-Laurin, was found guilty of two separate infractions.

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This farm near Montreal sells fresh eggs for just 29 cents each — Here's how to get them

With grocery prices continuing to rise, even everyday items like eggs have become more expensive. According to Statistics Canada, the average retail price for a dozen eggs in Canada was $4.42 in June 2024, and it went up to $4.85 by November.

But if you're willing to venture just outside Montreal, you can grab fresh, farm-raised eggs at Pondoir HDJJ in Repentigny for a great price. The farm, run by the Guillemette-Claude family, sells its eggs for only $3.50 per dozen, but the real bargain is buying in bulk — $8.75 for 30 eggs, which works out to just 29 cents each. That's a steal compared to what you'd pay in stores.

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The Loblaws boycott has Montrealers sharing the cheapest grocery stores (and more hot tips)

The beginning of May typically signals blooming flowers and open terrasses. But for some Montrealers this year, it also means it's time to boycott Loblaws. This includes subsidiaries you're probably familiar with. Heard of Maxi, Provigo or Pharmaprix?

Between the bread price-fixing scandal and pandemic pay cuts, contempt for Loblaw Companies Ltd. and its president Galen Weston Jr. is nothing new. The company and its leadership have been accused of everything from COVID-19 profiteering to "greedflation," price gouging, dumb deals and more — all while profits soar and executives line their pockets.

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A hummus brand sold at this popular Montreal grocery store has been recalled

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled a hummus product sold at a popular Montreal grocery store. The affected items were also sold at the grocer's locations throughout Quebec and Ontario.

The class three recall was published on March 28, 2024, following CFIA test results in collaboration with Groupe Manufacturier Metro Inc.

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This Quebec grocery store is offering $24 of produce for just $8 — here’s how to get it

Food prices in Canada are continuing to soar, with many residents looking for ways to save on their grocery bills. While there's no online app to bring down the cost of living in Canada, there is one that can score you cheaper fruits and vegetables on your next grocery run.

For Quebecers looking to save money on fresh produce, the Too Good To Go app has partnered with Metro grocery stores to help local shoppers save a bit more on their food bill all while reducing food waste.

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9 Food Items Have Been Recalled Across Quebec — Check Your Groceries

The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) has recalled several food items sold in grocery stores across Quebec that could pose serious health and safety risks to Quebec consumers.

The grocery items are being recalled for reasons including undeclared ingredients, microbial contamination and the presence of extraneous materials such as metal.

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9 Costco Montreal Food Items That Are Cheaper Compared To Quebec Grocery Stores

When it comes to grocery shopping in Montreal, most of us do what we can to save money where we can, because life is getting more expensive here (like everywhere else). Nearly everyone has theories about where the savings are at the major chains and independent outlets, and nearly everyone has an opinion about Costco.

We've uncovered some of the best deals at Costco that will make both your wallet and belly equally as content. While Costco is known for its samples and cheap eats, the wholesaler offers products at a lower price point when compared to other Quebec grocery stores such as Walmart, IGA, and Maxi.

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Montreal's First T&T Asian Grocery Store Is Now Open & It's Freakin Ginormous

Almost exactly one year after T&T first announced it was coming to the city, T&T Montreal has opened to the public. It's the Canadian Asian grocery chain's first location in Quebec and the largest by area in the country.

T&T CEO Tina Lee has promised a wide range of enticing products and store features, including a "row of fish tanks that have enough water in them to fill your backyard swimming pool;" a snack aisle with scallop, salted egg yolk, and wasabi-flavoured chips; ready-to-eat hot food stations; and a bakery with cakes Lee says are "less sweet than the typical supermarket cake."

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These Are The Best Grocery Stores In Montreal, According To Montrealers

It's no secret that groceries are hella expensive, and with prices only expected to increase in 2023, finding a Montreal grocery store that offers a wide selection of products at a cheaper cost is a must for many. So, this got us thinking...

We asked you all on Instagram for your favourite grocery stores in Montreal and we received nearly 150 messages and over 25 recommendations. Here are the top 15 grocery stores that received the most submissions:

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T&T Montreal Has Finally Announced Its Opening Date

T&T Montreal will officially open on Thursday, December 15, the company announced Friday. At 6,500 square metres, it will be the biggest location in the country.

T&T is Canada's largest Asian grocery chain, with 29 stores in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. The Montreal location will be a first in Quebec. It's located at 300, av. Sainte-Croix.

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I Visited Montreal's New French Grocery Store — These Are The Best Euro Treats You Can Get

The views expressed in this Opinion article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.

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Montreal's Famous Fruiterie Milano Has 1,000+ Types of Cheese & 500 Bottles Of Olive Oil

Most Montrealers know the giant, red cursive lettering on boulevard Saint-Laurent in Little Italy, but those who haven't stepped foot in the famous Fruiterie Milano might not know that behind the bold signage is an expansive showroom with an equally bold selection of goods, including walls of oils and more cheese than you could taste in a lifetime.

The variety of cheeses, including blue, hard, soft cheese, processed, semi-soft and much, much more, is especially impressive.

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