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The Food ProfessorWe check in with Sylvain Charlebois from the Dal Agri-Food Analytics Lab to tell us more about his recent article on how Canadians are coping with food costs.Global News Morning HalifaxMar 31
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Beef prices keep going up and experts warn they will continue to climbGlobal News Morning speaks with Dalhouse Food Distribution Professor Sylvain Charlebois about what’s driving the surging price of beef and when consumers could see prices come down.Global News Morning BCMar 21
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Beef prices in Canada hit record high as supply shortages drive costs upBeef prices in Canada are up nearly 14 per cent compared to a year ago. In an interview with Global News, Dalhousie Food Distribution Professor Sylvain Charlebois said low cattle inventory in both Canada and the U.S. is pushing prices higher, with no relief expected before mid-2027. He added rising energy costs could further drive...CanadaMar 21
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Canada’s restaurant industry could lose thousands of eateries in 2026It’s expected to be another challenging year for Canada’s restaurant industry. According to the latest projections by researchers at Dalhousie University, up to 4,000 restaurants are expected to shutter their doors this year. Sylvain Charlebois of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University explains what’s behind the bleak outlook.Global News Morning BCJan 9
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The Food Professor discusses Grocery Code of ConductWe check in with Sylvain Charlebois to find out more about the new Grocery Code of Conduct which came into effect on January 1st and what it means for consumers.Global News Morning HalifaxJan 7
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Top food stories of 2025As we look back on 2025, we take a closer look at the top food stories that made headlines across Canada. Sylvain Charlebois, from Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab joins Global News Morning to break it all down for us.Global BCDec 27, 2025
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Grocery Code of Conduct comes into effect January 1stThe new year is soon to be upon us and one thing grocers are looking forward to is Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct. It is set to take effect on January 1st. Joining us with more on how this may impact consumers is Sylvain Charlebois, director at Dalhousie University’s Agri Food Analytics Lab.Global BCDec 20, 2025
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Your grocery bill is going up…againThe 16th edition of Canada’s Food Price Report is out and unfortunately, it does not contain the best news for consumers. Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella with a break down on what foods will see the highest increases.Global News Morning MontrealDec 10, 2025
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‘Grocers tend to abuse manufacturers’: Food costs expected to increase $1,000 in 2026Sylvain Charlebois, Director of Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, joins Global’s Nivrita Ganguly to discuss why Canada’s Food Price Report 2026 predicts that the average family will pay nearly $1,000 more for food next year.ConsumerDec 6, 2025
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Cloned meat set to enter CanadaMeat from cloned animals will soon be hitting grocery store shelves and new Health Canada regulations will not require producers to label whether the beef or pork is coming from a cloned animal. Sylvain Charlebois, Director at Dalhousie’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab joins Global News Morning to discuss more on this issue.Global BCNov 15, 2025
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Cloned animal meat enters Canadian food supply without labels or safety reviewSylvain Charlebois, director at Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, said Health Canada will allow meat from the offspring of cloned animals to be sold in the country without labels or a formal risk assessment. DuBreton, a leader in certified humane and organic pork production, stated the policy change was made quietly, with no public notice...CanadaNov 15, 2025
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Rising costs reshaping Thanksgiving spendingRising costs are impacting cherished traditions like Thanksgiving and may alter many Canadians’ shopping lists. According to the annual Thanksgiving Costing Report, the cost of preparing a Thanksgiving dinner for four this year is $32.48, a slight increase from $32.30 last year. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director at the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, joins...Oct 1, 2025
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Some grocers partaking in ‘maple washing’It’s called ‘maple washing,’ the practice of labelling imported foods as being from Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified 12 cases where grocers engaged in the practice. Sylvain Charlebois, Dalhousie University food professor joins Global News Morning with more on this current trend among some grocers across the country.Global BCSep 21, 2025
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What does the removal of counter-tariffs on U.S. goods mean for Canadian food prices?Canadians feeling the pinch of higher food prices could soon see some relief. We speak with Dalhousie University Food Professor Sylvain Charlebois about how the federal government’s decision to lift some retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. could result in lower food prices.Global News Morning BCAug 26, 2025
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China’s 76% tariff on Canadian canola seed takes effectCanola prices are falling as China’s 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola seed take effect. Ari-food researcher Sylvain Charlebois tells Global News this could have a “devastating” impact on parts of Canada’s agricultural sector and hurt GDP growth. Nivrita Ganguly has more.CanadaAug 14, 2025
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Canada’s food economy and agri-food trade following 35 per cent tariffsWATCH: Canada was hit this month with new 35 per cent tariffs on goods not covered by Canada-U.S-Mexico agreement on trade. Agri-food Analytics Lab professor Sylvain Charlebois explains the tariff exemption rate when it comes to food trade.EconomyAug 12, 2025
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Tariff impacts on Canadian food exportersWe’ve been hearing more than 90 percent of food products we export to the United States are tariff free, but that may not necessarily be the case. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director at Dalhousie University’s Agri-food Analytics Lab joins Jennifer Palma on Global News Morning Weekend BC to explain.Global News Morning BCAug 9, 2025
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GNM – Spring Food IndexThis month saw the release of the Sprong 2025 Canadian Food Sentiment Index. To break down the findings, Agri-Food Analytics Lab Director Sylvain Charlebois joined our Brenden Purdy.May 29, 2025
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Tariffs set to push grocery prices higherOne of Canada’s major grocery chains says food prices will climb in the coming weeks as new tariffs take effect. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Director of Dalhousie University’s Agri Food Analytics Lab, joins Miranda Anthistle to explain how tariffs ripple through the supply chain to our wallets.CanadaMay 21, 2025
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Grocery prices set to riseAmid the ongoing U.S. trade war, Loblaws and Wal-mart are warning of a surge in grocery pricing as pre-tariff inventory is set to run out. Loblaws ceo Per Bank warning as many as 6000 products could be impacted within the next 2 months. Joining us with more on grocery pricing is Sylvain Charlebois, director at...Global News Morning BCMay 17, 2025