Higher chocolate prices part of wider trend as climate, other factors disrupt supply Surging cocoa prices are an obstacle for manufacturers already struggling with higher sugar prices Sponsored Maintain bone health with nutrient-rich foods Support strong bones with a daily single-serving of California Prunes 'Climateflation:' Higher temperatures mean higher food prices A new study links climate shocks to inflation Grocery store sales down in January, Statistics Canada says Agency says retail sales were down 0.3% for the month Alimentation Couche-Tard seeing low-income customers cut back on store visits: CEO Company says it's focused on providing value to customers amid the current headwinds Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches Cocoa futures have surged this year, roughly doubling since the start of 2024 Four years later, some foods are actually cheaper Food price fluctuations are not just a matter of numbers, but also a matter of intersecting perceptions and realities Grocery prices rose more slowly than overall inflation in February for first time since 2021: StatCan Inflation rate slowed to 2.8% last month as price growth unexpectedly eased Canada’s farmland values rose more slowly in 2023: FCC Lender forecasts ‘cautious’ environment for farmland transactions this year How grocers can win the breakfast crowd Consumers favour ease and convenience for the first meal of the day First Previous 33 34 35 36 37 Next Last