Rising Food Prices

• Bread prices have soared. Here’s a look at the players behind rising costs this year

  Scientists tirelessly research bug- and disease-resistant wheat strains to boost harvests and improve the quality, flavour and sustainability of crops.

  Consumer

  Dec 21, 2022
  
• As trick-or-treaters return, Halloween candy prices reportedly higher

  According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of candy has rocketed 13 per cent over the past year, making it the largest increase ever year-over-year.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2022
  
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• Rising demand, dropping donations: Soaring prices hit Durham Region food banks

  "We've definitely seen the numbers rise," said James Dark with The Salvation Army Hope Church and Community Services in Ajax, Ont.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
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• Rising food prices are forcing grocery shoppers to change habits: ‘It’s been hard’

  A new report from Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab found 86 per cent of Canadians surveyed believe food prices are higher than they were six months ago.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2021
• Almost 9 out of 10 Canadians feel food prices are rising faster than income: survey

  The survey, which was released by Dalhousie University, also found that 53 per cent of Canadians were looking to change their food shopping habits in 2020 to offset the costs of food inflation.

  Consumer

  Dec 17, 2019
• Rising cost of food in Canada leading people to choose less healthy options: Poll

  A new poll finds it's becoming harder and harder for Canadians to feed everyone in their households.

  Economy

  Apr 4, 2016
• Food retailer could be raising prices in Churchill, Manitoba

  A northern Manitoba grocer could see its produce, pastry and fresh meats go up in price because of high transportation costs.

  Feb 9, 2016