Monthly average retail prices for selected food products, for Canada and provinces. Prices are presented for the current month and the previous four months. Prices are based on transaction data from Canadian retailers, and are presented in Canadian current dollars.

Cost of food in Canada increased 3.40 percent in October of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Canada Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The dataset used in this analysis is derived from food price data spanning the years 2017 to 2023. The primary source for this dataset is Statistics Canada, the national statistical agency of Canada. The dataset covers a range of food prices, offering insights into trends and patterns over the specified period. For more detailed information or access to the original dataset, please visit the official Statistics Canada website at : https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1810024502

From January 2022 to January 2025, the consumer price index (CPI) of food purchased from the store generally increased monthly in every province. In Prince Edward Island, the CPI reached ***** by January 2025, making it the highest CPI in Canada in that month.

Monthly average retail prices for selected products, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Prices are presented for the current month and the previous four months. Prices are based on transaction data from Canadian retailers, and are presented in Canadian current dollars.

Online grocery price data for 15 Canadian grocery stores. Data was web-scraped in January 2024, and has not been updated since - data is a snapshot in time. Data is formatted as 'Name', 'Price'. If desired, data could be consistently updated, and other information (SKU, UPC, Category, etc) can be included.

When surveyed in July 2025, some 75 percent of respondents in Canada stated that they expected grocery prices to increase. This figure has increased since the start of the survey period in ************** and first peaked at ** percent in ********.

View monthly updates and historical trends for Canada Food Consumer Price Index. Source: Statistics Canada. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

According to a survey conducted in Canada in 2023, close to 52 percent of respondents from Nova Scotia believed grocery chain price gouging to be the main reason food prices have been rising in Canada. Conversely, close to 22 percent of those from Quebec believed the same.

The consumer price index of food in Canada has generally increased since 2000. The base year 2002 equals 100 and after that year, the price index stayed over 100 and increased each year until ultimately reaching a high of ***** in July 2025.

Monthly indexes and percentage changes for selected sub-groups of the food component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not seasonally adjusted, for Canada, provinces, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Data are presented for the corresponding month of the previous year, the previous month and the current month. The base year for the index is 2002=100.

Data extracted from No Frills, of No Name brand items.

Each file contains columns with the date, store ID, item code, article number, name, aisle, brand, package size, price, unit, and whether the item was on sale or not on the date in question.

In Canada, the cost of food has increased every month from June 2022 to September 2024. In April and May 2023, the cost of food increased by *** each month, compared to that month in the previous year. Inflation peaked in January 2023, but has since gown down to *** percent in September 2024.

The consumer price index of food purchased from stores in Canada amounted to ***** points in 2024. Between 1961 and 2024, the consumer price index rose by ***** points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

The consumer price index for food in Canada measures the change in prices paid by consumers for food products, using 2002 as the base year (index value of 100). This metric tracks price movements across all food categories including groceries purchased from stores, restaurant meals, and food purchased from other retail outlets. The index is compiled monthly by Statistics Canada as part of the broader Consumer Price Index program, reflecting actual transaction prices weighted by household consumption patterns.

View yearly updates and historical trends for Canada Food Purchased From Stores Consumer Price Index. Source: Statistics Canada. Track economic data with …

Canada Commodity Price Index: Food data was reported at 148.310 1982-1990=100 in Apr 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 143.310 1982-1990=100 for Mar 2010. Canada Commodity Price Index: Food data is updated monthly, averaging 133.930 1982-1990=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to Apr 2010, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 217.320 1982-1990=100 in Feb 2008 and a record low of 114.510 1982-1990=100 in Mar 2006. Canada Commodity Price Index: Food data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I026: Commodity Price Index: 1982-1990=100.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: All Items Non-Food Non-Energy for Canada (CANCPICORMINMEI) from Jan 1961 to Mar 2025 about energy, Canada, all items, food, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

When asked what changes they had seen in consumer behavior as of 2024 when buying produce, almost **** of the retailers across Canada reported that more consumers were purchasing discounted items or items with a promotion. About ** percent said that consumers were purchasing less expensive produce.

Description:

This dataset provides a comprehensive collection of grocery product information from Real Canadian Superstore, a prominent supermarket chain in Canada. The dataset encompasses a wide range of grocery items, including fresh vegetables, fruits, packaged goods, and more.

Column Descriptions:

• productId: Unique identifier for the product, including its unit of measure (e.g., "_EA" for each or "_KG" for weight-based items).
• productImage: JSON structure containing various URLs for product images in different sizes and resolutions.
• brand: Brand name associated with the product (e.g., "Roma Tomatoes").
• title: Short product title or name (e.g., "Cilantro").
• description: Detailed description of the product, including usage or characteristics.
• packageSizing: Information on product packaging size and price per unit.
• uom: Unit of measure for the product (e.g., "EA" for each or "KG" for kilogram).
• link: URL path for the product’s page on the website.
• pricing.price: Current price of the product.
• pricing.wasPrice: Previous price of the product, if applicable.
• pricing.displayPrice: Displayed price, potentially including additional fees.
• pricing.memberOnlyPrice: Price exclusive to members or loyalty program participants.
• pricingUnits.type: Type of pricing unit (e.g., "SOLD_BY_EACH" or "PRICED_BY_WEIGHT").
• pricingUnits.unit: Unit of measure for pricing (e.g., "ea" or "kg").
• pricingUnits.minOrderQuantity: Minimum quantity required to purchase.
• pricingUnits.maxOrderQuantity: Maximum quantity allowed per purchase.
• deal.type: Type of deal or promotion applied (e.g., "LIMIT").
• deal.text: Text description of the deal or promotion.
• deal.expiryDate: Expiration date of the deal in ISO format.
• deal.dealPrice: Promotional price associated with the deal.

Use Cases:

This dataset is a valuable resource for various data-driven applications, including:

• Price Comparison: Analyzing price variations between current and previous prices.
• Market Basket Analysis: Studying customer purchasing patterns and product associations.
• Inventory Management: Optimizing inventory levels based on product popularity.
• Data Visualization: Creating visualizations to explore grocery product trends.

Acknowledgments:

The data was collected through web scraping and is publicly available on the Real Canadian Superstore website. Special thanks to the Real Canadian Superstore for providing this data online.

Additional Information:

Data Format: CSV (Comma-Separated Values)

License: Apache License 2.0

Data was last scraped on: November 12, 2025

Please feel free to use this dataset for your data analysis, research, and machine learning projects. I also encourage users to consider providing proper attribution to the dataset source, which is optional but appreciated.

Note: This dataset is for educational and analytical purposes only and does not contain real-time pricing information. Prices and product availability may vary over time.