Food inflation eases, but affordability pressures linger When essentials rise faster than wages, consumers continue falling behind Inflation rises to 2.8% in April thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan Food inflation cooled as grocery items such as chicken and coffee saw slower price increases The hidden food inflation tax nobody talks about Canadians see higher grocery prices, but few realize recycling policy is quietly becoming another permanent cost in our food system BoC report estimates U.S. counter-tariffs pushed prices up about 6% last year Researchers analyzed the costs of more than 100,000 tariffed goods at seven retailers 'Not a serious solution:' Experts say government-run grocery stores won't fix food affordability Model gains traction amid public frustration over high food prices We don’t lack ideas in Canada—we bury them in red tape Canada isn’t losing food innovation because of a lack of ideas—it’s losing it because we’ve made approval more exhausting than entrepreneurship From surviving to thriving: Mars Snacking North America's Jessica Adelman shares her resilience mandate In a keynote presentation, Adelman offered a practical framework for an industry under pressure This week in grocery news: DoorDash adds Empire stores to network, high oil prices fuel change Here’s what you might have missed Pork company Canada Packers says it is passing high fuel costs on to customers Company reports a first-quarter profit of $43.8 million Sponsored Canadian Grocery in Focus: Leadership, AI, and Resilience at RCCSTORE26 The issues defining Canada’s grocery industry are on the agenda this June 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
