Food prices Canada

• Price hikes hit young parents as inflation soars: ‘Most expensive part of your years’

  Inflation hit a 39-year high in June amid an economy hampered by COVID-19, labour shortages, supply chain challenges and the looming threat of a recession.

  Money

  Aug 3
  
• More price hikes coming to Canadian grocery stores this fall, food suppliers say

  In some cases, the higher prices are due to a second milk price increase this year, that which will see farm gate milk prices go up about two cents per litre on Sept. 1.

  Money

  Jul 13
  
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• Most Canadians are cutting back their food spending as inflation soars: poll

  Four-fifths of respondents to the Leger poll had started or planned to buy cheaper items at the grocery store to save on food bills amid high inflation.

  Consumer

  Mar 18
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• Ukraine war adding massive costs for farmers – and consumers are about to feel it too

  The Russian invasion of Ukraine has helped spike the cost of living and Canadian farmers are facing massive costs to continue running their operations.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• As the war in Ukraine rages on, experts predict higher food prices for Canadians

  In Canada, the cost of living is on an upward spiral – with gas prices reaching record highs and the cost of food getting pricier with every trip to the grocery store.

  Canada

  Mar 6
• Price hikes coming as Ambassador Bridge blockades add to inflation pressures

  Disruptions to the flow of goods such as fresh food across the Ambassador Bridge could see prices at the grocery store rise in the days to come, experts predict.

  Economy

  Feb 11
• Canadians are about to face more sticker shock at the grocery store

  Food could in Canada could climb up to seven per cent in 2022, the biggest increase in 12 years.

  Money

  Dec 9, 2021
• Metro warns of higher food costs as grocery industry grapples with rising inflation

  Metro said while sales dipped slightly during the fourth quarter, they remained elevated compared to pre-COVID-19 figures.

  Money

  Nov 17, 2021
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• Milk, cheese and butter prices could soar in Canada next year

  The federal Crown corporation says the price increase is expected to be approved by provincial authorities next month and take effect Feb. 1.

  Money

  Nov 1, 2021
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• World food prices continue to rise, hit 10-year peak, U.N. agency says

  FAO's food price index, which tracks international prices of the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 130.0 points last month.

  World

  Oct 7, 2021