Reading Time: 4 minutes We need a clearer picture of their impact on food prices
Author: Sylvain Charlebois
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois conducts research in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He has written four books and many peer-reviewed and scientific articles - over 500 during his career. His research has been featured in media outlets that include The Economist, New York Times, Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, Globe & Mail, National Post and Toronto Star.
St. Lawrence Seaway strike a threat to agri-food sector
Reading Time: 3 minutes Grain farmers are looking to the feds for help to save this year’s harvest season
The trick and treat of shrinkflation
Reading Time: 3 minutes Shrinkflation has infiltrated the Halloween candy aisle this year
Low food inflation alone won’t fix food industry’s trust crisis
Reading Time: 3 minutes Canadians are skeptical of any official statistics churned out by Ottawa
Is the ‘Ozempic Phenomenon’ a threat to the food industry?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Rise of weight-loss medications leading to drops in share prices
Fair trade products gain recognition despite price premiums
Reading Time: 3 minutes Fair Trade Month shines a spotlight on ethical consumer choices
Will California’s $20 minimum wage become a blueprint for Canada?
Reading Time: 4 minutes The implications for Canadian fast food
Shrinkflation warning labels on food coming to Canada?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Shrinkflation warning labels may be forced on grocers by Thanksgiving
Food inflation takes a positive turn with a dip in most categories, except fish
Reading Time: 4 minutes But it may be time for a U.S.-style food stamp program for Canadians in dire need
Eliminating plastics should not jeopardize food security
Reading Time: 4 minutes The decision to eliminate plastics is ideological and effectively sidelines science