Retail sales climbed 0.7% in November, says Statistics Canada Canadians spent more on food and beverage in the month Annual inflation rate hits 30-year high, upping pressure on Bank of Canada Economists are warning price increases could continue to escalate, despite the hope they had already peaked Canadians’ curb appetite for meat: Report Waning demand for animal proteins among five trends identified by Farm Credit Canada Price pressure As prices continue to rise in Canada, consumer habits are changing. What impact will this have on grocers? More coupons, less food waste: Canadians’ 2022 food-related resolutions (Survey) The Agri-Food Analytics Lab asked Canadians how they’ll change their food and shopping habits in the new year Food prices set to soar in 2022: Report As family grocery bills are forecast to climb $966, Canadians will turn to deals and discount banners New Brunswick to raise minimum wage by $2 next year Hourly wage will increase to $13.75 from $11. 75 and it will be implemented in two increments of one dollar Supporting female and BIPOC-owned businesses Retail sales fell 0.6% to $56.6 billion in September: Statistics Canada Sales were down in seven of 11 subsectors, but food and beverage wasn't one of them Can privatized global food systems end world hunger? Minimum wage hike likely means higher grocery prices: CFIG “There’s no grocer out there that can continue to eat operating costs in perpetuity,” says CFIG’s Gary Sands Canadian Dairy Commission recommends 8.4% increase in farm gate milk prices Crown corporation says higher fees will help offset pandemic-related costs First Previous 27 28 29 30 31 Next Last