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"There's a lot of pressure on energy costs, obviously, diesel, gas prices, and the food supply chain is a very energy-intensive sector," Dr. Sylvain Charlebois said.

As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues, consumers should brace higher grocery costs. One expert says the hardest hit items are expected to include meat, dairy and seafood.

Easter meals may cost more as beef prices rise nearly 14 per cent year over year.

Experts are saying that Canadians are unlikely to see a notable change in food, fuel or oil prices in the near future as 'considerable uncertainty' remains.

Researchers at Dalhousie University believe Canada could experience a net loss of 4,000 restaurants in 2026. One Edmonton business owner has already faced that reality.

According to a new study out of Dalhousie University, 4,000 more Canadian restaurants are projected to close this year. Manitoba's restaurants are feeling the challenges as well.

Right now in Canada, one in four people is experiencing food insecurity — something Edmonton's Food Bank can attest as it struggles to keep up with demand and bring in donations.

The figure refers to the number of restaurants Canada will lose on a 'net basis,' meaning the number of closures will exceed the number of new restaurants opening by 4,000.

Canadians could face grocery bills up to $1,000 higher in 2026 as food prices rise 4-6 per cent, with restaurants and meat seeing the biggest jumps.

Meat from the offspring of cloned animals is entering Canada's food supply without safety reviews or mandatory labelling.

As many Canadians struggle with affording essentials like food, experts say an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada could help consumers, but not as much for grocery prices.

The retail price of a turkey is down this Thanksgiving compared to last year. How much will it cost to prepare a dinner for your family?

Sylvain Charlebois told Global News that what Urban Grocer is doing points to a broader movement against American products at the grocery store.

A new national study says while Canadians are buying the same amount of food as they did last fall, they're trying to spend less -- and anxiety around affordability has surged.

Canadian parents were in a bind not too long ago over infant formula shortages caused by a U.S. plant closure in February 2022. Those shortages lasted for months in 2022 and 2023.

Canadians are shifting their shopping habits in response to the threat of tariffs on exports to the U.S. One expert, however, says the change likely won't last long.

As egg prices in the United States continue to rise, with no end in sight, the question remains: how will Canadian prices be affected by the bird flu?

Some experts say one sector in which Canada’s interprovincial trade barriers are most evident is the sale and purchase of alcohol across provincial lines.

Just like any other grocery store, Liquidation Marie sells a bit of everything — from meats, cheeses, candy and condiments, to dog food, and drinks.

The BC Centre for Disease Control posted a warning that between Nov. 1 and Dec. 18, 64 cases of a 'norovirus-like' gastrointestinal illnesses were reported in the province.