Canada Food Prices

• Christmas dinner is getting more expensive — here’s how shoppers are trying to cope

  Many consumers say the increasing cost of preparing a fancy Christmas dinner is forcing them to change their shopping habits.

  Consumer

  Dec 17, 2024
  
• Food prices in Canada likely to increase by 3 to 5% next year: report

  Wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts on food prices in Canada, according to a newly released report Thursday.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2024
  
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• World food prices rebound from three-year low, says UN agency

  World 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.

  World

  Apr 5, 2024
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• Grocery CEOs called back to Ottawa to share how they’re stabilizing prices

  The grocery companies are also asked to supply “a comprehensive report” on their strategies and initiative to stabilize grocery prices by November 2.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2023
• Ottawa summons major grocery CEOs to talk lowering food prices — or else

  The 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.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2023
• More competition can help keep ‘grocery prices in check,’ report argues

  Canada'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.

  Consumer

  Jun 27, 2023
• Here’s how Ottawa could tackle food inflation — and when you can expect it to ease

  A 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.

  Consumer

  Jun 14, 2023
• How inflation has one Ontario person ‘in overdraft’ almost every month

  Jules 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.

  Canada

  May 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.

  World

  Apr 27, 2023
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• As food prices rise, some experts say supply management isn’t helping

  Critics say supply management leads to higher prices for Canadians while stifling innovation and export opportunities. Some are advocating for it to end.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023