Sponsored Canadian Grocery in Focus: Leadership, AI, and Resilience at RCCSTORE26 The issues defining Canada’s grocery industry are on the agenda this June 'I live in Vegas': Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costs Prices for diesel and fertilizer have nearly doubled since the war involving the U.S, Iran and Israel Mr. Carney, which CUSMA strategy is it this week? While Washington shouts and Mexico executes, Canada hesitates—and in trade, hesitation is the most expensive policy of all Why the most important food prices are rising again When both meat and produce rise at the same time, it’s not a coincidence. The entire food system is under pressure The disappearing middle is distorting Canada’s food economy You don’t fix food inflation by throwing money at it—you fix it by restoring a middle class that can actually afford to participate in the market Maple syrup season closes on a sweet note, despite tumultuous weather Key to a good season is the alternation between freezing temperatures at night and thaws during the day 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 1 2 Next Last