Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports FAO Food Price Index increased 1.3% in July over June, driven by higher costs for rice and vegetable oil Unemployment rate ticks up to 5.5% in July as job creation lags population growth July marks the third consecutive month that the unemployment rate has risen, signalling some loosening in the labour market Economy grew in May despite wildfire effects, looks to have slowed in June: StatCan That modest growth is unlikely to hold, as the federal agency's preliminary estimate for June suggests the economy contracted by 0.2% Sponsored Care, knowledge and passion: A vibrant history and bright future for the Canadian egg Sponsored Sustainability is core to Canadian chicken Canadian chicken farmers are committed to continuous improvement Walmart Canada, Inmar Intelligence partner on digital coupon program Program comes at a critical time when inflation has Canadians looking for more ways to save Are Canadians not screaming for ice cream? The declining popularity of ice cream in Canada is surprising, as shifting dietary preferences, health concerns and evolving market competition threaten this beloved frozen treat Consumer spending to soften in second half of 2023: Canadian Chamber of Commerce Consumer spending will likely slow noticeably in the second half of the year as people cut back on discretionary purchases Canada's inflation rate tumbles to 2.8% in June even as grocery prices remain high Grocery prices rose 9.1% year-over-year, slightly faster than in May Urban core-based food retailers to face significant challenges as foot traffic declines Cities will need to embrace new transformative strategies to overcome the challenges of downtown empty spaces and food deserts First Previous 51 52 53 54 55 Next Last