Six forces redefining Canadian grocery And how retailers and manufacturers can capture growth in 2026 Cocoa prices have come down, but that doesn't mean Easter chocolate will be cheaper Some chocolate manufacturers may be seeking to recover the capital invested in retooling recipes and equipment to maintain price stability, experts say More than chocolate: Spring’s renewed possibilities for retailers Easter signals a time of reset for consumers, creating opportunities for retailers to freshen up their stores and merchandise for impulse buying Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February, StatCan says Inflation on food purchased from stores cooled to 4.1% in February, down from 4.8% the month before Rising oil prices fuel increase in food prices When energy prices rise, its felt throughout the entire supply chain before eventually hitting customers' wallets Cocoa beans rot and West African farmers seek other options after commodity crash Annual cocoa bean yields has been declining over the years, from the past heyday of 300 bags to 50 bags in 2025 Reality bites: The new anatomy of value Professor Ramesh Venkat on how rising food prices, an increased focus on health and AI are redefining value and shopping habits The appeal of the deal: Liquidation grocery stores move into the mainstream Value-focused consumers are driving the rise in popularity of these alternative retailers Supply management and the cost of milk dumping As food banks strain and dairy prices climb, millions of litres of Ontario milk are being poured away under a system built to control supply Carney announces GST rebate boost to counter high cost of groceries The “Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit" will last for five years 1 2 Next Last
