Groceries

Restaurants Canada is urging the British Columbia government to intervene in a proposed increase to the farm-level price of chicken in the province. Workers process chickens in Fremont, Neb.in a Dec.12, 2019 file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Nati Harnik

Playing chicken? New poultry price scheme has B.C. restaurants clucking

Industry says proposed plant will mean a 10% price hike for consumers

 

The interim board for the grocery code of conduct has sent a progress report to the federal, territorial and provincial agriculture ministers that it says marks a transition to the next phase of the code. A meat counter in a grocery store is seen in Montreal, on Thursday, April 30, 2020.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Canadian grocery code of conduct delayed by major company holdouts

‘Without the full participation of all major grocers, (code) would create an unlevel playing field’

 

People shop in a grocery store in Montreal, Wednesday, November 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

As grocer profits double, Ottawa accelerates pressure for code of conduct

Reports says retailers took advantage of pandemic and its aftermath to increase their profits

 

A worker restocks shelves in the bakery and bread aisle at an Atlantic Superstore grocery in Halifax, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Canada Bread, which earlier this year admitted to price-fixing says in new court filings that any anti-competitive behaviour it may have participated in was at the direction and to the benefit of its then-majority owner Maple Leaf Foods. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark

Canada Bread points finger at Maple Leaf in alleged price-fixing scheme

Maple Leaf calls allegations in bread supplier’s court filing ‘baseless’

A worker restocks shelves in the bakery and bread aisle at an Atlantic Superstore grocery in Halifax, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Canada Bread, which earlier this year admitted to price-fixing says in new court filings that any anti-competitive behaviour it may have participated in was at the direction and to the benefit of its then-majority owner Maple Leaf Foods. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark
Food prices will keep rising in 2024, though at a slower pace, according to a closely followed food price report from four Canadian universities. Produce at a grocery store in Toronto on June 26. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Grocery prices will continue to climb in Canada, but not as quickly: report

University study predicts food prices will rise between 2.5 and 4.5 % next year

Food prices will keep rising in 2024, though at a slower pace, according to a closely followed food price report from four Canadian universities. Produce at a grocery store in Toronto on June 26. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
New Democrat MP Alistair MacGregor says he has reviewed the major grocers' plans to stabilize prices and was unimpressed by what was in them. MacGregor rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Industry plan to slow grocery prices leaves MacGregor ‘unimpressed’

Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP says confidential plan already showing up in grocery flyers

New Democrat MP Alistair MacGregor says he has reviewed the major grocers' plans to stabilize prices and was unimpressed by what was in them. MacGregor rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
A sign is put up on Rogers Sugar shelves at a grocery store in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Rogers hopes mediation can sweeten the deal in ongoing B.C. sugar strike

Labour dispute at Vancouver refinery is affecting sugar supplies heading into the holidays

A sign is put up on Rogers Sugar shelves at a grocery store in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
A sign is put up on Rogers Sugar shelves at a grocery store in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Rogers Sugar strike leaving bitter taste in the mouths of B.C. bakers

Labour dispute at Vancouver ugar processing facilities stretches into a seventh week

A sign is put up on Rogers Sugar shelves at a grocery store in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
<div>Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says more competition is needed in Canada’s grocery sector as consumers grapple with the rising cost of living. A person wears a face mask in a grocery store in Montreal, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes</div>

More competition crucial in stabilizing grocery prices, Freeland says

Pair of major Canadian grocers reported higher profits and sales in most recent quarter

<div>Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says more competition is needed in Canada’s grocery sector as consumers grapple with the rising cost of living. A person wears a face mask in a grocery store in Montreal, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes</div>
Produce is shown at a west-end Toronto Sobeys grocery store on Sunday, June 26, 2023. The House of Commons agriculture committee is asking the heads of Canada’s major grocery chains to testify about their plans to stabilize grocery prices after the federal government announced commitments secured from the grocers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Grocers asked to share price stabilization plans with Parliament

Executives to be invited — or ordered — back to Ottawa to address food inflation

Produce is shown at a west-end Toronto Sobeys grocery store on Sunday, June 26, 2023. The House of Commons agriculture committee is asking the heads of Canada’s major grocery chains to testify about their plans to stabilize grocery prices after the federal government announced commitments secured from the grocers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public on their plans to stabilize prices, as questions linger on what action will be taken by these grocery giants in the face of high food inflation.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Grocery discounts, price freezes and price-matching info slow to come

Champagne says he wishes grocers were more ‘forthcoming’ on plans to stabilize prices

Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Champagne says he wishes Canadian grocers would be more forthcoming with the public on their plans to stabilize prices, as questions linger on what action will be taken by these grocery giants in the face of high food inflation.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes his way through the aisles of a grocery store, in Val d'Or, Que., Monday, April 3, 2023. Major grocers in Canada won't confirm that they have committed to special promotions to stabilize grocery prices, as was promised by the federal government. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Grocery discounts and freezes confirmation slow to come from Canadian stores

Details on federal government promised savings not being released at this point

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes his way through the aisles of a grocery store, in Val d'Or, Que., Monday, April 3, 2023. Major grocers in Canada won't confirm that they have committed to special promotions to stabilize grocery prices, as was promised by the federal government. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
After more than a year of high food inflation, families gathering this weekend to gobble Thanksgiving dinner may be feeling the pinch after their grocery shopping. Kaicheng Xin/NNSL photo

Canadians likely to spend more on Thanksgiving dinner this year

Statistics Canada reported last month that prices for food purchased from stores rose 6.9% in August

After more than a year of high food inflation, families gathering this weekend to gobble Thanksgiving dinner may be feeling the pinch after their grocery shopping. Kaicheng Xin/NNSL photo
Galen Weston arrives for a meeting on the growing cost of food in Ottawa, Sept. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Grocery bosses pledge help addressing skyrocketing food prices

Grocery CEOs meet with Canada’s federal ministers, agree to work to stabilize food prices

Galen Weston arrives for a meeting on the growing cost of food in Ottawa, Sept. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Economist Jim Stanford welcomes the grocery rebate as a step in the right direction, but calls for additional steps to lower the cost of groceries. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)

Grocery rebate checks out as a good step, but more help needed: economist

Jim Stanford would like to see higher eligibility thresholds, more competition and windfall tax

Economist Jim Stanford welcomes the grocery rebate as a step in the right direction, but calls for additional steps to lower the cost of groceries. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)
A “best before” date is shown on a food container in Toronto, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. A report from a House committee is recommending the government take another look at its rules around best before dates in an effort to cut down on food waste. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini

Ottawa urged to reconsider best before date system to reduce grocery waste

‘A lot of people think that best before dates are expiry dates’

A “best before” date is shown on a food container in Toronto, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. A report from a House committee is recommending the government take another look at its rules around best before dates in an effort to cut down on food waste. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Produce is shown in a grocery store in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Canada’s competition watchdog is expected to release a study today examining whether the highly concentrated grocery sector is contributing to rising food costs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canada needs more grocery competition, federal watchdog finds

Most Canadians buy groceries in stores owned by a handful of grocery giants

Produce is shown in a grocery store in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Canada’s competition watchdog is expected to release a study today examining whether the highly concentrated grocery sector is contributing to rising food costs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
A worker restocks shelves in the bakery and bread aisle at an Atlantic Superstore grocery in Halifax, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark

Canada Bread fined $50M for bread price fixing, highest penalty ever

Competition Bureau turns its focus on to grocers in ongoing investigation

A worker restocks shelves in the bakery and bread aisle at an Atlantic Superstore grocery in Halifax, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark
The Loblaws flagship location on Carlton Street in Toronto is shown on Thursday May 2, 2013. Loblaw Companies Ltd. is hiring European retail executive Per Bank as its next president and chief executive.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim

Galen Weston to take a step back as Loblaw’s announces new CEO

No longer to be president of Canada’s biggest grocery chain, Weston will remain as chairman

The Loblaws flagship location on Carlton Street in Toronto is shown on Thursday May 2, 2013. Loblaw Companies Ltd. is hiring European retail executive Per Bank as its next president and chief executive.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
Alex Scholten, co-owner of the Victory Meat & Produce Market Ltd., is shown at his store in Fredericton, Monday, April 10, 2023. For 81 years, the independent store has offered quality products at affordable prices, earning it a loyal customer base despite the increasing dominance of grocery stores chains. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray

Grocery’s power imbalance has politicians, shoppers questioning rising prices

The flyer for the Victory Meat & Produce Market, a small grocer…

Alex Scholten, co-owner of the Victory Meat & Produce Market Ltd., is shown at his store in Fredericton, Monday, April 10, 2023. For 81 years, the independent store has offered quality products at affordable prices, earning it a loyal customer base despite the increasing dominance of grocery stores chains. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray