Insights and Stories on Food Prices

Apr. 2, 2025 at 2:46 pm CDT

It's projected to be a strong year for dairy product makers, while meat product manufacturers' margins may be squeezed as rising prices fail to offset higher input costs, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said in its new Food and Beverage Report.

By Geralyn Wichers

Feb. 28, 2025 at 5:02 pm CST

Pork consumption in Canada dropped sharply in 2024 as price inflation reduced its appeal as a budget-friendly protein, Farm Credit Canada said in a recent report.

By Geralyn Wichers

Feb. 10, 2025 at 1:55 pm CST

McDonald's posted a steeper-than-expected drop in quarterly U.S. comparable sales on Monday, as demand took a hit from a brief E.coli outbreak while diners remained watchful of their spending.

By Reuters, Savyata Mishra

Jan. 24, 2025 at 1:46 pm CST

If chicken’s retail price advantage over beef and pork persists, per capita consumption could rise in 2025 despite slowing population growth says a recent sector outlook from Farm Credit Canada.

By Geralyn Wichers

Jan. 3, 2025 at 9:38 am CST

The United Nations' world food price index dipped in December against November levels, led lower by a drop in international sugar quotations, but still showed a robust gain year-on-year, data showed on Friday.

By Geralyn Wichers