Sylvain Charlebois
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 7/20/2025
The tariff time bomb: Why food prices haven’t spiked—yet
The real impact of tariffs may not be felt today—but when pre-tariff inventories run out, grocery prices could rise sharply, catching consumers off guard - 7/17/2025
Why depopulation is the food industry’s silent crisis
The food industry has spent decades preparing for a world with too many mouths to feed—but its greatest challenge may come from having too few - 7/16/2025
Canada got fatter since the pandemic. Pharma noticed
Canada is getting heavier—not from excess choice, but from a lack of affordable, healthy options. And where the food system fails, the pharmaceutical sector steps in - 7/13/2025
Everyone’s suddenly a supply management expert—but few understand it
Supply management needs to change—but for the right reasons. Trump’s threats and the illusion of lower retail prices aren’t among them. Reform should be grounded in competitiveness, transparency, and long-term viability—not political theatrics - 7/9/2025
A bitter brew: How politics is inflating your coffee price
If Canada and the U.S. can’t strike a deal by July 21, your morning coffee should not remain a casualty of trade politics - 7/7/2025
Who killed Jersey Milk? Spoiler: It was the economy
When a simple chocolate bar disappears, it’s not just about nostalgia—it’s a warning sign that fewer choices, less competition, and rising costs are becoming the new normal for Canadian consumers - 7/6/2025
Canned and bankrupt: Why Del Monte lost the shelf war
Del Monte didn’t fail because people stopped eating canned food—it failed because it stopped evolving while the market moved on - 7/2/2025
Transparency is paramount as gene-edited pork approaches market launch
Gene-edited meat is coming to Canada, but without transparency or labeling, consumers won’t know it—threatening the trust that holds our food system together - 6/29/2025
The globalism hangover: what Trump’s trade war got right
Trump’s bombastic style aside, his nationalist approach to trade and food policy is forcing global institutions to justify their existence—and that’s a conversation Canada can no longer afford to ignore - 6/26/2025
Why matcha may be the next pumpkin spice
Matcha isn't just a trend—it's a global supply challenge disguised as a wellness habit, and Canadian consumers are about to pay the price
