food inflation

Metro Inc. says its profits rose 10.4 per cent to $218.8 million in its latest quarter, up from $198.1 million in the same quarter last year, as its sales rose 6.6 per cent. The grocery and drugstore retailer said Wednesday the profit…

The wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rate fell to a 29 month low of 1.34 per cent in March, from 3.85 per cent in February, pulled down by a higher base effect and a decline in the prices of manufactured products. …

(This story originally appeared in on Apr 13, 2023)The mass layoffs in the tech industry follow close on the heels of the hiring frenzy of Covid-19. But as tech companies seek to lower headcounts to strengthen their balance sheets, the…

Whether you’re catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share. Competition Ltd. is a Canadian Press series that explores what this means for products…

By Madhumita Gokhale BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's consumer inflation likely eased in March to 5.80% thanks to softer food price rises, dipping below the Reserve Bank of India's upper tolerance limit for the first time…

By Mumbi Gitau and Pratik Parija   Sugar, consumed in everything from chocolate to fizzy drinks and baked products, is becoming ever more expensive, raising costs for the industry and keeping up pressure on global food inflation.…

Experts say the Canadian presence of American retail giants such as Walmart and Costco isn’t likely to blame for rising grocery prices. That’s despite Canadian grocery chain executives having pushed for MPs to question those retailers…

India’s overall exports (both merchandise and services) are likely to cross $760 billion in the current financial year 2022-23, commerce and industry ministry Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. In the previous financial year, goods and…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government will announce a new tax rebate in the 2023 budget on Tuesday aimed at making basic necessities…

As Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan in Canada, keeping the grocery bills in check could be a challenge amid soaring food prices. Ramadan, which began Thursday, is the fasting month for Muslims, during which they refrain from…