Grocer Distrust
New Survey Suggests Majority of Canadians Distrust Grocers But Do Blame Other Factors For Higher Food Prices聽
HALIFAX, NS. (April 4, 2023) 鈥� We know many Canadians believe grocery chains are profiteering from food inflation and pushing prices higher unnecessarily. Many experts believe some profiteering is a reality in parts of the industry, and not just in food retail. The reality is that food inflation is a worldwide phenomenon, as Canada has the third lowest food inflation rate within the G7+EU (9.7% for February, 2023), after Japan (7.5%) and the United States (9.5%). However, consumer trust is critical for governments and the food industry.聽
Media Contacts:
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Director Agri-Food Analytics Lab,
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sylvain.charlebois@dal.ca
Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator
Agri-Food Analytics Lab,
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janet.music@dal.ca
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