Food inflation eases, but affordability pressures linger When essentials rise faster than wages, consumers continue falling behind Amazon launches 30-minute grocery delivery in select U.S. cities Amazon Now uses network of smaller locations designed for efficient order fulfillment Canada’s costly climate gamble on food needs to end When climate assumptions change, policy should follow 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 Major grocers push back on fuel surcharges as independents have 'no choice' but to accept Grocery code office reminds suppliers that they must provide reasonable notice before introducing cost increases High fuel prices driving up shipping costs for northern grocers Grocers in the north aren't just facing price hikes from suppliers, but also the skyrocketing fuel costs Business sentiment was improving, but Middle East war pushing up costs Central bank releases business outlook survey Food prices are already high in Canada. Will the Iran war make them worse? If the war in Iran persists, it could have profound global impacts Why a ceasefire won’t cool your grocery bill It’s not just the price of oil that drives your grocery bill—it’s also the chaos behind it 1 2 Next Last
