We are all familiar with “shrinkflation,” in which the quantity of a product decreases while the price remains the same, and “shelflation,” in which a product’s shelf life is compromised due to supply chain issues. These phenomena, which have been around for decades, contribute to the rising cost of groceries. However, a new trend called […] Read more
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Food Freedom Day may require a rethink as inflation bites
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture recognized its annual Food Freedom Day on Feb. 9, the day the organization says a Canadian household of average income will have earned enough to pay for their entire year’s grocery bill. Surprisingly, it fell on the exact same day it did last year. This was rather […] Read more
