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 ********.

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.

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.

According to a survey conducted in Canada in February 2022, 62 percent of respondents stated they were eating out less to compensate for increased food prices. Some 46 percent chose to switch to cheaper, lower quality brands in order to help save money, while 19 percent stated they did not change their food-buying habits.

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.

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.

This statistic displays the share of consumers who agree that they are worried about rising food costs in Canada as of May 2019. Some 53 percent of survey respondents absolutely agreed that they were worried about rising food costs.

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.

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 organic, gourmet or all-natural products of the Specialty Food Stores industry in Canada have flown off shelves as consumers have reached for differentiated goods that aren't sold at standard retail and grocery outlets. These products sell at premium prices and the combination of increasingly health-conscious consumers and disposable income growth has allowed retailers to charge higher prices. Consumer demand for organic and other specialty foods has driven a broad rise in revenue for specialty food retailers. Industry revenue expanded at an estimated 3.6% CAGR over the five years to 2025 to reach $7.0 billion, including a modest 0.3% boost during this year. While favourable shifts in consumer preferences have helped boost industry revenue, rising external competition has also constrained the performance of specialty food stores. Retailers have endured high competition from the specialty food aisles of mainstream supermarkets and grocery stores, in addition to unconventional retail channels, like online food retailers and convenience stores. Traditional grocery stores account for most of the Canadian retail food market and there's little room for other food retailers. Whole Foods is perhaps the most prominent example of this sharp rise in competition from supermarket chains; the major natural food chain currently has 14 Canadian locations and is expanding, threatening the market position of small stores. The industry will face greater competition from natural food stores and regular supermarkets moving forward, as both retail segments focus on offering the same products sold at specialty stores. Since larger stores are generally able to sell products at lower prices than specialty retailers, stores will be forced to lower prices and focus on niche markets. Nonetheless, specialty retailers differentiate themselves on their ability to provide a tailored experience and stock items that have low throughput. The industry will ultimately benefit from the expanding economy, with rising disposable income and consumer spending driving spending on more expensive goods. Industry revenue is forecast to increase at a slower CAGR of 0.3% over the next five years to reach $7.1 billion in 2029.

According to a survey conducted in November 2021, more than half of respondents intended to change their food buying habits over rising food prices by using coupons more often. Another ** percent planned to visit different grocery store to combat inflation, and ** percent intended to buy discounted food about to expire.

The statistic shows the average inflation rate in Canada from 1987 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. The inflation rate is calculated using the price increase of a defined product basket. This product basket contains products and services, on which the average consumer spends money throughout the year. They include expenses for groceries, clothes, rent, power, telecommunications, recreational activities and raw materials (e.g. gas, oil), as well as federal fees and taxes. In 2022, the average inflation rate in Canada was approximately 6.8 percent compared to the previous year. For comparison, inflation in India amounted to 5.56 percent that same year. Inflation in Canada In general, the inflation rate in Canada follows a global trend of decreasing inflation rates since 2011, with the lowest slump expected to occur during 2015, but forecasts show an increase over the following few years. Additionally, Canada's inflation rate is in quite good shape compared to the rest of the world. While oil and gas prices have dropped in Canada much like they have around the world, food and housing prices in Canada have been increasing. This has helped to offset some of the impact of dropping oil and gas prices and the effect this has had on Canada´s inflation rate. The annual consumer price index of food and non-alcoholic beverages in Canada has been steadily increasing over the last decade. The same is true for housing and other price indexes for the country. In general there is some confidence that the inflation rate will not stay this low for long, it is expected to return to a comfortable 2 percent by 2017 if estimates are correct.

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.

Inflation Rate in Canada decreased to 2.20 percent in October from 2.40 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - Canada Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dashboard provides graphs with Consumer Price Index (CPI) information for food categories in Manitoba and other provincial jurisdictions in Canada. This dashboard provides graphs with Consumer Price Index (CPI) information for food categories in Manitoba, and other provincial jurisdictions in Canada. Food prices are increasing at a pace not seen before in the last 20 years. Requests for information have been received by Manitoba Agriculture from the general public. This dashboard focuses strictly on food and food categories, showing price changes through time, starting in 2002 until the present. The food categories shown in the dashboard, either in a graph or in the selection option, are: Meat Fish, seafood and other marine products Dairy products Eggs Bakery and cereal products Fruit, fruit preparations and nuts Vegetables and vegetable preparations Other food products and non-alcoholic beverages All Foods The dashboard contains three tabs: Manitoba: This chart provides a graph with the option of plotting the food CPI for All Foods (average of all food categories), or for a specific food category for Manitoba. The chart can be filtered to show year-to-date data, or data for the last one, five, 10, or all years going back to 2002. By Food Category: This chart provides a bar graph with the CPI of all the food categories for Manitoba. Information is available for the past 12 months of available data, so the chart shows one-year variation. By Province: This chart provides a bar graph with the CPI for all the provinces, and Canada. Each province is represented by one bar in the graph. The user can select the food category of interest or All Foods (average of all categories). Information is available for the past 12 months of available data, so the chart shows one-year variation. The data table used for this dashboard is the Consumer Price Index Food Product Statistics table. The source of the information is the Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0004-01 Consumer Price Index, monthly, not seasonally adjusted. Data are updated monthly by Manitoba Agriculture from Statistics Canada sources.

As of 2022 in Canada, it is almost an even split between consumers who are willing to sacrifice cheese quality because of rising prices and consumers who are not. Only *** percent more consumers are not willing to sacrifice on quality of cheese, even as food prices increase.

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 105.854 index points. The highest value was in South Korea: 208.84 index points and the lowest value was in India: 58.17 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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.

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The organic food preservatives market share is expected to increase by USD 367.66 million from 2021 to 2026, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 4.71%.

This organic food preservatives market research report provides valuable insights on the post-COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers market segmentation by application (bakery and confectionary, beverages, dairy, sweet and savory snacks, and others) and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and MEA). The organic food preservatives market report also offers information on several market vendors, including Archer Daniels Midland Co., Cargill Inc., Hawkins Watts Ltd., International Flavors and Fragrances Inc., Kalsec Inc., Kemin Industries Inc., Koninklijke DSM NV, Merck KGaA, Tate and Lyle Plc, and Univar Solutions Inc., among others.

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Organic Food Preservatives Market: Key Drivers and Challenges

The hazardous effects of chemical food preservatives are notably driving the organic food preservatives market's growth, although factors such as the threat from substitute products may impede market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the organic food preservatives industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.

Key Organic Food Preservatives Market Driver

Chemical food preservatives have potentially life-threatening side effects. The consumption of several artificial preservatives, such as nitrates, benzoates, sulfites, sorbates, parabens, and formaldehyde, can lead to serious health hazards such as hypersensitivity, allergy, asthma, hyperactivity, neurological damage, and cancer. Such reported health problems related to chemical food preservatives will drive the demand for organic food preservatives in the coming years.

Key Organic Food Preservatives Market Challenge

The availability of chemical food preservatives-based products at lower prices than their organic counterparts is another reason for consumers opting for regular food that contains chemical-based preservatives. Compared with organic food preservatives, chemical preservative-based food products are widely available in most countries. Due to these reasons, the threat from substitute products is anticipated to impede the growth of the global organic food preservatives market.

This organic food preservatives market analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2022-2026.

Who are the Major Organic Food Preservatives Market Vendors?

The report analyzes the market’s competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:

Archer Daniels Midland Co.
Cargill Inc.
Hawkins Watts Ltd.
International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.
Kalsec Inc.
Kemin Industries Inc.
Koninklijke DSM NV
Merck KGaA
Tate and Lyle Plc
Univar Solutions Inc.

This statistical study of the organic food preservatives market encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The organic food preservatives market is fragmented, and the vendors are deploying both organic and inorganic growth strategies to compete in the market.

To make the most of the opportunities and recover from the post-COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.

The organic food preservatives market forecast report offers in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.

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34% of the market’s growth will originate from North America during the forecast period. The US, Canada, and Mexico are the key markets for organic food preservatives in North America. However, market growth in this region will be slower than the growth of the market in other regions.

Consumers in North America are opting for alternative choices to lower the impact on health, which leads to a shift to organic products rather than food that has a high chemical content, which, in turn, will facilitate the organic food preservatives marke