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 May 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.

In Canada, consumers have seen almost all food prices in the grocery store increase in April 2022, compared to the prices in April 2021. The cost of pasta went up the most, increasing by about 19.6 percent. The prices of fresh fruits and vegetables went up by ten percent and 8.2 percent, respectively.

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.

When surveyed in *************, some ** 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 ********.

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.

Supermarkets and grocery stores have endured a transformative journey since 2019, shaped by the pandemic, geopolitical tensions and an ever-changing market landscape. Grocers first encountered unprecedented demand as lockdowns redirected consumers' spending from entertainment to at-home essentials. Sales spiked, but the boom was fleeting; by 2021, factors like declining disposable income and soaring food prices reversed the trend. Even post-pandemic, the industry is evolving—more consumers than ever are embracing online grocery shopping, prompting traditional retailers to bolster their digital presence. Those unable or unwilling to adapt were largely forced out, while the largest supermarket chains maintained dominance through aggressive merger and acquisition activity and by leveraging vertically integrated operations. This momentous period caused heightened revenue volatility that still persists. Revenue has been rising at a CAGR of 0.1% over the past five years and is expected to dip 0.9% in 2024 when revenue will reach $111.9 billion. Amid this transformation, significant profit disparities worsened in an incredibly concentrated industry. Geopolitical instabilities like the war in Ukraine intensified supply chain disruptions, impacting costs for retailers. Rising energy prices compound this issue, squeezing profit as transportation expenses mount. Meanwhile, climate change injects further unpredictability into production costs, forcing grocers to manage these pressures by cautiously adjusting consumer prices. A class-action lawsuit against Loblaw Cos. Ltd. underscores market concentration challenges, spotlighting potential anti-competitive behaviours and their implications. This legal scrutiny, combined with governmental pressure for price transparency, could foster a more equitable marketplace. Should dominant players like Loblaw adjust their pricing strategies, it may level the playing field for smaller competitors, expanding competition and consumer choice. Over the next five years, a stable economic backdrop will support modest revenue growth for supermarkets. As disposable incomes stabilize, a return to preferred brands could uplift grocers' revenue. A more tempered rise in food prices will allow for strategic pricing decisions, providing grocers with a favourable environment for maintaining consumer loyalty. Technological advancements will be pivotal, with retailers expected to deepen investments in e-commerce and in-store technologies like AI-powered inventory management. This investment will be crucial as online grocery shopping and big-box retailers thrive. Governmental regulatory efforts may also reshape industry dynamics, offering smaller grocers a greater chance to compete by enhancing pricing equity. Continued inventory diversification reflecting health-conscious consumer preferences will likely continue, driven by rising interest in plant-based and ethical products. Retailers that navigate these shifts adeptly, leveraging both technology and emerging consumer trends, are poised to gain a competitive edge. Revenue is forecast to climb at a CAGR of 1.7% over the next five years, reaching $122.0 billion in 2029.

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.

According to a survey carried out in July 2023, ** percent of consumers in Saskatchewan found it very difficult or difficult to afford to feed their household. Conversely, ** percent of consumers in Ontario found it very easy or easy.

According to a survey, in October 2021, ** percent of Canadian consumers said it was very easy or easy to afford to feed their household. By November 2023, that share had dropped to ** percent. Conversely, those finding it very difficult or difficult had grown from ** percent in October 2021, to ** percent as of November 2023.

This table contains 289 series, with data for years 1956 - 1997 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2000-02-18. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (6 items: Canada; Ontario; Atlantic Region; Quebec ...), Commodities (279 items: Meat; fish and dairy products; Meat products; Beef; veal; mutton and pork; fresh or frozen; Primary meat products ...).

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.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants: Fast Food & Take Out data was reported at 201.300 2002=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 192.000 2002=100 for Feb 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants: Fast Food & Take Out data is updated monthly, averaging 106.300 2002=100 from Jan 1985 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 483 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 201.300 2002=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 58.900 2002=100 in Jan 1985. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Purchased from Restaurants: Fast Food & Take Out data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I002: Consumer Price Index: 2002=100.

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 2024. Since then, the index has slightly decreased but reached ***** again in October 2024.

Provides weekly ranges of domestic and imported horticultural commodities offered for sale. All quoted prices are supplied by a select surveyed group of wholesalers operating in that specific market. The price quoted represent the wholesalers 'asking price' to the retail level for a commodity and does not represent any arrangements or deals. The information provides for commodities, varieties, origins, pack weight or count and price range.

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 Canada, energy, all items, food, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: PS: BC: CP: Rice data was reported at 181.100 2002=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 181.600 2002=100 for Feb 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: PS: BC: CP: Rice data is updated monthly, averaging 101.500 2002=100 from Sep 1978 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 559 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 189.100 2002=100 in Dec 2024 and a record low of 37.800 2002=100 in Oct 1978. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: PS: BC: CP: Rice data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I002: Consumer Price Index: 2002=100.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: PS: BC: BP: Bread data was reported at 220.100 2002=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 221.600 2002=100 for Feb 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: PS: BC: BP: Bread data is updated monthly, averaging 115.100 2002=100 from Jan 1985 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 483 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 227.200 2002=100 in Apr 2023 and a record low of 66.300 2002=100 in Sep 1985. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: PS: BC: BP: Bread data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I002: Consumer Price Index: 2002=100.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): All Items excl Food & Energy data was reported at 153.700 2002=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 153.400 2002=100 for Feb 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): All Items excl Food & Energy data is updated monthly, averaging 86.300 2002=100 from Jan 1961 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 771 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 153.700 2002=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 17.200 2002=100 in Aug 1961. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): All Items excl Food & Energy data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I009: Core Inflation Index.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: OECD Groups: All Items Non-Food Non-Energy: Total for Canada (CPGRLE01CAQ657N) from Q2 1961 to Q3 2023 about core, Canada, all items, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, and price.