High cost of food weighing on Canadians, with inflationary worries growing Consumers expect double-digit food inflation in the next year, new study finds Mixed outlook for food and beverage industry in 2025: FCC Company predicts sluggish sales this year Canadians are becoming more frugal, but they’re still willing to splurge on food Deloitte’s Ryan Robinson and Ipsos Canada’s Gregory Jack talk consumer trends Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte Business investment expected to see an 11.5% drop in the second quarter Fresh insights: Canadian Grocer’s 2025 Produce Operations Survey Our sixth-annual survey digs into the challenges and opportunities of selling fresh produce Costco leads in reputation, but tariffs beginning to sour Canadians’ stance on U.S. retailers Leger’s Reputation study sheds light on how the political environment is impacting reputation Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey Tariffs have yet to make a full impact on household budgets Canadians willing to pay more for homegrown goods: survey Support for “Buy Canadian” movement remains strong Canadians continue to prioritize value at the grocery store High prices and a trade war has shoppers seeking brands that deliver big on value Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB Around one-third report having already shifted to suppliers and markets within Canada 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
