Canadian Grocer’s most-read stories for the first half of 2026 Rounding up the top 10 most popular news and features of the year so far Under Carney, food inflation has outpaced inflation every single month The latest inflation numbers from Statistics Canada should make policymakers uncomfortable Bank of Canada holds key rate steady in fifth consecutive decision Central bank’s policy rate remains at 2.25% Canadians worry about food prices. They should worry more about taxes Canadians spend far more of their annual income covering taxes than putting food on the table Bimbo Canada's Alejandra Regand on giving bread products a protein boost Brand's latest lineup brings on-trend innovation to everyday staples Low-calorie drinks lead Canadian beverage market: report Canadian Beverage Association releases new data on consumer preferences Cricket nuggets? Caterpillar cookies? Canadians would consider eating insects if they can’t see them A food system under pressure prompts the search for alternative proteins Inflation rises to 2.8% in April thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan Food inflation cooled as grocery items such as chicken and coffee saw slower price increases How Federated Co-op is rebuilding its grocery business Organization turns deep community roots into measurable results What’s hot in frozen meals, premium desserts and snacks From globally inspired meals to premium desserts and snacks, innovation is reshaping the frozen aisle 1 2 3 4 Next Last