Reading Time: 3 minutes Are your favourite foods changing under the guise of “skimpflation”?
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.
Banning plastic packaging may compromise food safety
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Price-fixing accusations cast shadow on food industry giants
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What the Metro strike could mean to Canada’s grocery industry
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The melting popularity of ice cream in Canada
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Russia’s cancellation of grain deal sparks global food security fears
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How hybrid work is forcing urban food retailers to pivot
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What does the latest interest rate hike mean for your wallet?
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Aspartame latest target in potential carcinogen classification
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Competition Bureau makes the right call for more competition in grocery sector
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