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Food inflation in Canada shows signs of easing, but grocery prices to remain high | CP24

Food inflation in Canada shows signs of easing, but grocery prices to remain high | CP24

by Cristina Caruso | Mar 27, 2023 | Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

Statistics Canada reports that, in February, the cost of groceries rose 10.6% compared with a year before, with pantry staples increasing by nearly double the overall inflation rate for food purchased from stores. Though the food inflation rate is down from January,...
Loblaw faces fresh price hikes, signalling food inflation won’t easy any time soon | CP24

Loblaw faces fresh price hikes, signalling food inflation won’t easy any time soon | CP24

by Cristina Caruso | Feb 27, 2023 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

This week, Statistics Canada reported that grocery prices rose 11.4% in January, when compared to last year. Among those prices, the cost of bread rose 18.1%, eggs rose 15.6%, and fresh or frozen chick costs increased 14%. As food inflation continues without an end in...
Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 5.9% in January, but food costs continue to rise | CBC News

Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 5.9% in January, but food costs continue to rise | CBC News

by Cristina Caruso | Feb 22, 2023 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

No slowdown in cost of groceries. Inflation slows to 5.9% in January, but grocery prices are up 11.4% compared to last year and show no sign of cooling down. Student nutrition programs continue to struggle. To read more, click...
Food costs for family of four to jump by $1,000 in 2023: report | Global News

Food costs for family of four to jump by $1,000 in 2023: report | Global News

by Cristina Caruso | Dec 7, 2022 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

This year, inflation reached a 40 year high, with food prices soaring by 10%.  In 2023, food costs for a family of four will jump by $1,000 to over $16,000. Many families are struggling to keep food on the table, and it’s never been more important to make sure...
Food bank usage across Canada hit all time high, nearly 1.5M visits in March: report | Global News

Food bank usage across Canada hit all time high, nearly 1.5M visits in March: report | Global News

by Cristina Caruso | Nov 1, 2022 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

A new report released by Food Banks Canada shows that there were nearly 1.5 million food bank visits in March – 35% higher than in 2019. One third of food bank clients are children. As Food Banks Canada CEO, Kirstin Beardsley, says “When you’re going to school...
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