Food inflation eases, but affordability pressures linger When essentials rise faster than wages, consumers continue falling behind The hidden food inflation tax nobody talks about Canadians see higher grocery prices, but few realize recycling policy is quietly becoming another permanent cost in our food system This week in grocery news: Loblaw’s Q1 call, a new Food Basics for Ontario and more Here’s what you might have missed Canadians aren’t giving up meat, but… Up to 3.5 million adult Canadians have moved away from omnivorous diets since 2024. That is not a fad—it is a market transformation PHOTOS: Food Basics opens 154th store in Ontario See inside the discount grocer's Grand Bend location Loblaw not yet seeing price increases due to elevated fuel costs Grocer “fighting back” against “unjustified” requests from suppliers ‘A lot of money to be made:’ How Canada's food and beverage companies can grow outside the U.S. Experts discuss underutilized trade agreements and untapped opportunities at SIAL Canada Calgary Co-op sales rise in 2025 as company reports profit of $6.12 million Co-operative returns to profitability following net loss of $10.04 million in 2024 Canadians in 'survival mode' as food expenses rise: report Dalhousie University and Caddle release spring edition of the bi-annual Canadian Food Sentiment Index Major grocers push back on fuel surcharges as independents have 'no choice' but to accept Grocery code office reminds suppliers that they must provide reasonable notice before introducing cost increases 1 2 3 4 Next Last
