The Canada Grocery Code, developed to promote transparency and fairness in the sector, took full effect on New Year’s Day.
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Grocery code of conduct takes full effect
World food prices fall for third month in November, UN’s FAO says
World food commodity prices fell for a third consecutive month in November, with all major staple foods except cereals showing a decline, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said.
Imbalanced food system cuts into farm profit, advocates say
As Canadian grocery prices rise, agriculture advocates say farmers aren’t the ones benefiting
Canadian grocery prices have risen considerably. Where is that profit going if not to Canadian farmers?
Farmers snubbed on rising grocery prices, say advocates
Grocery prices have been rising, but the money going into farmer bank accounts hasn’t followed suit, National Farmers Union says
Grocery prices have been rising in Canada, but the money farmers are making hasn’t followed suit, National Farmers Union says.
Groceries in Canada: Price fixing our daily bread
Canada’s lack of grocery competition is pushing the price of keeping food on the table out of reach for Canadians
Lack of competition among Canada’s grocery companies is making food prices unaffordable for Canadians.
Cook local and keep it cheap: Budget-friendly tips and recipes with Manitoba ingredients
Cooking creatively with ingedients produced here in Manitoba can give your menu pizzazz while sticking to a budget
From raw ingredients grown on local farms to value-added products from Canadian food vendors, locally produced food can give your menu pizzazz while still sticking to a budget.
Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct just window dressing
Until true accountability is part of the equation, the code won’t have any effect
The voluntary nature of Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct robs it of effectiveness and won’t result in the food system accountability that’s needed.
Food sentiment report shows inflation pressure
Canadians are still seeking cheaper options in the grocery store, according to survey
Canadians are still seeking cheaper options in the grocery store, according to a Dalhousie University food sentiment index survey.
Food cost cuts deep in consumer food report
The latest survey of Canadian grocery from Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab habits shows food prices are still impacting how consumers buy their groceries.
Loblaw and parent company to pay out $500 million in bread price fixing settlement
Grocery giant Loblaw (Loblaw Companies Limited) and parent company George Weston Limited announced yesterday a $500 million settlement had been reached concerning their involvement in a bread price-fixing scandal.
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