Canada Food Prices
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World food prices rebound from three-year low, says UN agencyWorld food prices rebounded in March from a three-year low, boosted by increases in vegetable oils, meat and dairy products, according to the UN food agency's latest price index.WorldApr 5
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Grocery CEOs called back to Ottawa to share how they’re stabilizing pricesThe grocery companies are also asked to supply “a comprehensive report” on their strategies and initiative to stabilize grocery prices by November 2.CanadaOct 24, 2023
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Ottawa summons major grocery CEOs to talk lowering food prices — or elseThe companies are being tasked with coming up with a plan to stabilize prices by Thanksgiving, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, warning the government is prepared to act.PoliticsSep 14, 2023
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More competition can help keep ‘grocery prices in check,’ report arguesCanada's competition watchdog argues that more grocers in the market would make prices more affordable for Canadians after a year that saw food inflation surge.ConsumerJun 27, 2023
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Here’s how Ottawa could tackle food inflation — and when you can expect it to easeA new Parliamentary report suggests efforts to address so-called 'shrinkflation' and remove 'best-before' dates could play a role in limiting food inflation in the future.ConsumerJun 14, 2023
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How inflation has one Ontario person ‘in overdraft’ almost every monthJules Hill never thought fresh produce or buying a chocolate bar would be considered a frivolous expense, but with rising costs, the Barrie resident says it seems like a luxury.CanadaMay 4, 2023
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Food prices have fallen on world markets. Why not on kitchen tables?Food prices were already running high when Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year, disrupting trade in grain and fertilizer and sending prices up even more.WorldApr 27, 2023
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As food prices rise, some experts say supply management isn’t helpingCritics say supply management leads to higher prices for Canadians while stifling innovation and export opportunities. Some are advocating for it to end.CanadaApr 26, 2023
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U.S. retail giants not making food inflation worse in Canada, experts sayCanadian grocers and consumers are under pressure as food prices continue to skyrocket despite overall inflation easing in recent months.ConsumerMar 29, 2023
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Mom struggling to make ends meet left ‘teary-eyed’ after $100 mailed to her by strangerChantel Greene is a single mom who works full-time managing the car wash and laundromat at Fisher River Cree Nation, a three-hour drive north of Winnipeg.EconomyFeb 23, 2023
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