While some may view the decline in omnivorous eating as a sign of a plant-based shift in Canada, the data challenges this, showing a more fragmented and pragmatic shift in consumer behaviour, influenced by multiple factors.
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Canadians believe higher food prices on the way: survey
A spring survey to gauge consumer opinions about food pricing, buying habits and values found affordability the top concern
A new report from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University has found increasing anxiety about food affordability compared to last fall.
Food sentiment report shows inflation pressure
Survey finds that Canadians continue to seek cheaper options in the grocery store as they grapple with food inflation
Glacier FarmMedia – The rate of inflation has slowed in Canada, but a report from a major food research institution shows prices have a major effect on what goes into consumers’ grocery carts. The Canadian Food Sentiment Index, released Oct. 10 by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, said Canadians have changed shopping habits significantly in […] Read more
Food cost cuts deep in consumer food report
Glacier FarmMedia – A new bi-annual report from Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab reveals that food price inflation is forcing Canadians to significantly alter their shopping habits. The Canadian Food Sentiment Index: October 2024, released Oct. 10, is based on responses from more than 3,000 Canadians. Food prices have increased 27 per cent since 2019, […] Read more
