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Food Inflation

From the Desk: Navigating Retail Expansion and Consumer Caution in Early 2026

Canadian retail in 2026 balances expansion, experiential stores, AI adoption, and cautious consumer spending amid inflation and economic uncertainty.

Canada’s Food Inflation Problem Is Getting Worse

Canada now leads the G7 with 6.2% food inflation, signaling deeper structural and policy challenges in the food system.

Rising Grocery Prices Drive Debt Stress for Canadians

Credit Counselling Society warns rising grocery prices and holiday spending are pushing more Canadians to seek debt help heading into 2026.

Canada’s Top Food Stories of 2025 Reveal Structural Shifts

Dalhousie’s Top 10 Food Stories of 2025 highlight structural forces shaping food prices, trust, regulation, and affordability across Canada.

Canada’s Food Inflation Crisis Is Not About Grocers

Canada’s food inflation is rising faster than overall inflation, driven by structural costs, policy constraints, and supply chain pressures rather than grocery profits.

Canada’s Food Inflation Surges to Top of G7 Rankings

Canada’s food inflation reaches 4%, ranking among the highest in the G7 as tariffs, trade friction, and a weaker dollar drive grocery prices higher. 

Tackling Food Inflation in Canada The “Right” Way [Sylvain Charlebois]

Erin O’Toole is skillfully proposing to control food prices at retail, which is almost an impossible feat according to the expert author.
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