Loblaw Brings Frozen Juice Back to Canadian Stores, June 06

Loblaw will bring frozen juice concentrate back to Canadian grocery stores under its No Name brand by the end of June 2026. The move comes after Coca-Cola discontinued its Minute Maid line earlier this year, leaving the market without a domestic supplier. Loblaw says customer demand remains strong for the budget-friendly product, which represents a small but loyal slice of Canada’s juice market.

Why Frozen Juice Disappeared

Coca-Cola’s Peterborough, Ontario plant was Canada’s last producer of frozen juice concentrate. When the beverage giant discontinued Minute Maid in early 2026, no Canadian manufacturer remained in the category. Other brands like Old South had already exited after Canadian company Lassonde left the market, citing weak demand.

Frozen concentrate now accounts for only 7% of all juice consumed in Canada. Ready-to-drink beverages have dominated consumer preferences for years, making the category less attractive to large producers.

No Name Brings Six Flavours to Market

Loblaw’s No Name line will include White Lemonade, Pink Lemonade, Limeade, Grape Punch, Fruit Punch, and Berry Punch. Products will arrive at Loblaw-owned stores across the country before the end of June. Expected starting prices are around C$2.25 per 283-millilitre container.

The new products will be sourced internationally because no Canadian manufacturer currently produces frozen juice concentrate. Loblaw began searching for suppliers as soon as it learned Coca-Cola would exit the market.

What This Means for Loblaw’s Stock

L.TO rose 3.62% to C$65.53 on June 06, with Meyka rating the stock a B (Neutral). The stock trades at a PE ratio of 29.65x, reflecting investor expectations of steady earnings. Meyka’s yearly forecast sits at C$105.00, suggesting upside potential over the next 12 months.

The frozen juice relaunch is a small product move but signals Loblaw’s ability to respond to customer demand and fill market gaps. With 220,000 employees and operations across grocery, pharmacy, and financial services, the company remains Canada’s largest food retailer.

Final Thoughts

Loblaw’s frozen juice launch fills a gap left by Coca-Cola’s exit and shows the retailer listens to customer demand. With Meyka rating L.TO a B and the stock up 3.62% today, the data points to steady execution rather than transformational growth.

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