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Sylvain Charlebois

Meat and Produce Prices Rise Together in Canada

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Meat and produce prices are rising together in Canada, signaling ongoing food system pressure and persistent grocery inflation.

Faulty Meat Scales Cost Canadians Millions

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Faulty meat scales may be costing Canadians millions annually, raising concerns about grocery pricing accuracy and regulatory oversight.

Canada’s Shrinking Middle Class Is Fueling Food Inflation

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As Canada’s middle class erodes, the country’s food economy is splitting, driving persistent inflation and weakening innovation.

How Strait of Hormuz Tensions Are Set to Raise Grocery Prices in Canada

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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive grocery inflation in Canada as rising oil and fertilizer costs impact food supply chains.

Why Imports Won’t Fix Canada’s Beef Price Problem

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Canada’s beef prices remain elevated as domestic supply constraints persist, with imports offering limited relief, explains Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.

Why a Ceasefire Won’t Lower Grocery Prices in Canada

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Oil volatility, not falling prices, is driving sustained food inflation across Canada, says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.

Food Fraud Is Becoming a Business Model in Canada

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Food fraud in Canada is rising as economic pressures grow, exposing gaps in oversight and raising serious questions about trust in the food system, says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.

Government Grocery Stores Won’t Fix Food Affordability in Canada

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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explains why government grocery stores won’t work in Canada and what can actually improve food affordability.

Food Prices Reshape Easter Dinner in Canada in 2026

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Rising food prices in Canada are shifting Easter dinner choices in 2026, as consumers trade tradition for affordability.

Fast Food Is No Longer the Cheap Option in Canada

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Fast food is losing its value edge in Canada as prices rise and consumers shift spending to grocery and more selective dining choices.

Food Taxes in Canada Are More Problematic Than They Appear

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Sylvain Charlebois discusses how food taxes in Canada quietly impact affordability, and why Manitoba’s PST decision could signal broader policy change.

Why Aldi and Lidl Are Unlikely to Enter Canada

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Despite demand for discount grocery competition, an expert says Aldi and Lidl are unlikely to enter Canada anytime soon.

Rising Grocery Prices in Canada Are Changing Consumer Behaviour

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Rising grocery costs are forcing Canadians to change how they shop, revealing deeper structural challenges in food affordability.

Downtown Grocery Growth Accelerates in Canada

Craig Patterson -
Downtown grocery growth in Canada accelerates as retailers expand discount and specialty stores into dense urban cores.

Grocers Double Down on Discount Banners in Canada

Craig Patterson -
Loblaw, Metro and Empire accelerate discount banner growth as Canadians trade down amid food inflation and tighter budgets.

VIDEO: Food inflation in Canada: Why grocery prices remain high and what’s next: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

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Charlebois indicates Canada has recorded higher food inflation than other G7 countries in recent months.

Canada Still Leads G7 as Grocery Inflation Outpaces Wages

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Canada still leads the G7 in grocery inflation at 5.4%, with food prices rising faster than wages despite a recent slowdown.

Rising Carbon Pricing in Canada Strains Grocery Supply Chains

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Opinion: Rising carbon pricing in Canada may increase transportation and logistics costs across grocery supply chains and food distribution networks.

Oil Prices Could Push Canadian Grocery Inflation Higher

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Rising oil prices could push Canadian grocery inflation toward 6–8% in 2026 as energy costs ripple through the food supply chain.

VIDEO: Grocery Shift: Discount expansion, rising food inflation, trade uncertainty reshape market

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Canada’s grocery store density is declining. The country now has about 19 to 20 stores per 100,000 people, down from more than 22 per 100,000 in 2020.

Canada Grocery Store Density Declines Despite Expansion

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Major grocers are opening discount stores across Canada, yet supermarket density per capita continues to fall, raising market questions.

Reese’s Quality Debate Highlights Shrinkflation Risk

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Brad Reese questions product quality as Hershey’s denies changes, sparking debate over shrinkflation and brand trust in inflationary times.

How U.S. Tariff Turmoil Could Hit Canadian Grocery Bills

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U.S. tariff uncertainty could raise costs across Canada’s $100B agri-food corridor, putting pressure on the Canadian grocery bill.

Canada’s Food Prices Rising Faster Than Any G7 Nation

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Canada now has the highest food inflation in the G7, with structural costs and productivity challenges driving prices above global peers.

Canada’s Grocers Turn to AI, Shoppers to Pay [Op-Ed]

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AI moves from back-end systems to shopper-facing tools, raising new questions around pricing, privacy, and trust in Canadian grocery retail.
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