Grocery Prices

• More Canadian students expected to go to school hungry this year than ever before

  As Canadian students get back to the classroom, a record number of them will be accessing the school breakfast program this year, according to the Breakfast Club of Canada.

  Canada

  Aug 22
  
• Metro CEO says 20% of grocer’s suppliers raising prices due to tariffs

  Canadian grocery giant Metro says a fifth of its suppliers are starting to raising prices as a direct result of tariffs and counter-tariffs, and customers could start paying more.

  Consumer

  Aug 14
  
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• ‘Stretching their dollars’: New study says Canadians struggle with food prices

  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.

  Economy

  May 6
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• Trump’s trade war: How soon will grocery prices go up in Canada?

  Canadians can expect to see their grocery bills go up and even shortages in some store aisles amid a trade war with the U.S., the Retail Council of Canada warned.

  Consumer

  Mar 5
• Weak loonie, Trump tariff threats make ‘volatile situation’ for Metro: CEO

  The Canadian dollar has been steadily weakening for months amid threats of sweeping tariffs from Trump and talk of retaliatory tariffs by Canada.

  Money

  Jan 28
• Loblaw, Walmart, Sobeys accused of underweighting meat products in lawsuit

  The lawsuit alleges grocers are using 'deceptive means' that violate federal and provincial regulations by including packaging weight in the price of raw and cooked meat products.

  Consumer

  Jan 14
• Loblaw apologizes after underweighted meat sold in Western Canada stores

  Loblaw is confirming that some of its Western Canada stores underweighted meat products, resulting in a higher cost to affected consumers.

  Consumer

  Jan 9
• This Quebec grocery store sells everything at a discount — with a catch

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

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2024
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• Why is inflation heating up at the grocery store again? Blame the loonie

  While overall inflation has moderated, consumers are once again feeling the pinch on groceries. Here's why, plus some tips to save at the grocery store.

  Consumer

  Nov 23, 2024
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• Metro marks end of ‘transition year’ with small profit dip

  The company behind Metro grocery stores and Jean Coutu drugstores said the earnings were slightly down from $222.2 million in the fourth quarter last year.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2024