Tagging everyday food products could force prices up for consumers.
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Rising food costs mean more people are turning to the black market to feed themselves – but this has consequences for business and consumers.
High food prices are a major threat to food security for many Canadians.
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Without a clear picture of the actual drivers affecting food prices, we lack the necessary information for developing policies that protect the rights and well-being of Canadians.
UK workers may begin to notice their pay going further if wage growth can outpace inflation.
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UK inflation fell to 2.3% in the year to April – but it doesn’t necessarily mean the squeeze on household finances is to end.
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Here are some cheaper, healthy alternatives to olive oil.
Discounters have long copied more established brands – but now it’s working the other way too.
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Branding experts have long used visual cues to communicate with consumers – but the rising cost of living is changing the nature of their messaging.
Companies can do more if they truly want to support healthier dietary patterns among adults and children in Canada.
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Many food and beverage companies are not doing enough to positively shape diets in Canada, while positive examples show that public health commitments are achievable.
A planned boycott, organized by a Reddit group called ‘Loblaws is out of control,’ aims to reduce grocery prices and increase food security for Canadians.
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Consumer psychology can help explain why boycotts sometimes fail, as well as help predict when they are likely to succeed.
Retailers in Canada have some serious work to do to rebuild trust and demonstrate their commitment to both ethical practices and community well-being.
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Although it’s rooted in legitimate grievances, the ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ campaign is not only illegal, but also fails to achieve its intended objective and risks undermining economic stability.
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Some people think the decision to impose higher tariffs is just an excuse used by the EU to keep protecting its own farmers.
A food market in Ghana, where many already don’t have access to a healthy and varied diet.
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Poorer countries will be hit hardest, as a new study shows.
An investment in a national school food program today is an investment in a stronger Canada tomorrow.
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From reducing families’ grocery bills to boosting the economy, school meals offer far-reaching benefits, fostering both immediate well-being and long-term economic prosperity.
Stickers don’t tell the whole story.
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A new UN report finds that the true global cost of producing food is $12.7 trillion more than consumers pay at the checkout counter. We pay those uncounted costs in other ways.
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The COVID pandemic, climate events and international conflicts have all contributed, while supermarket giants have been accused of price gouging.
The plan to restrict importation of some food items could raise food prices.
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Ghana’s industries need fewer production constraints and more incentives to compete domestically.
Aisle be damned! Inflation is proving stubborn as the economy moves into 2024.
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Two important inflation indicators are trending in different directions. What gives?
The high cost of living and interest rates are causing some Canadians to recalibrate their holiday traditions.
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The cost of feeding a table full of people may be too much for the average Canadian to bear this holiday season.
The social and financial costs of policing food theft are higher than the costs of addressing poverty and income inequality.
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The food theft crisis is framed as a threat to paying customers. This furthers the divide between those who can still afford groceries and those who cannot.
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As the cost-of-living crisis bites into our household budgets, growing or foraging food can save you money.
Second-generation dairy farmer David Janssens walks through a pasture of dairy cows at a farm in Surrey, B.C., in August 2018. Canadians and policymakers should support systems that allow for valuable food industries to flourish, rather than dismantle them.
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If Canada wishes to preserve domestic farms and enhance food security, officials must have limits on what they can concede to American and other foreign interests.
Cutting back on pricier food items and focusing on more affordable staple foods could help consumers deal with rising food costs, but these strategies affect brand loyalty.
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Once a cornerstone for many food retailers, brand loyalty is eroding as consumers prioritize cost savings over long-term brand relationships.