Rebecca Harris

Dec 5, 2024 | canadiangrocer.com | Rebecca Harris

What drives their grocery decisions Beyond the where, the factors influencing newcomers’ purchasing decisions were also examined. When choosing a grocery retailer, price is the number-one factor (78%), followed by discounts and promotions (57%), location (56%), product quality (55%) and availability of products from their home country or other ethnic products (24%).

Dec 5, 2024 | canadiangrocer.com | Rebecca Harris

Grocery bills are set to take another jump next year. The Food Price Report 2025 forecasts that food prices will increase between 3% to 5% in the coming year. That means the average family of four will fork over $801.56 more on food compared to 2024, for a total of $16,833.67. By category, the predicted price increase is highest in meat (4% to 6%), followed by vegetables and restaurants (both at 3% to 5%). Fruit and seafood were on the lower end (1% to 3% each).

Dec 3, 2024 | canadiangrocer.com | Rebecca Harris

In recent years, Canadians have faced unprecedented inflation, struggled with the cost-of-living crisis and navigated ongoing economic uncertainty. With a rough road still ahead, 2025 will be the year of “conscious consumption,” where consumers focus their spending on what matters most. This insight comes from NielsenIQ’s Carman Allison, who was speaking at Canadian Grocer’s recent GroceryConnex conference in Toronto.

Dec 3, 2024 | canadiangrocer.com | Rebecca Harris

How can you inspire the “free-form cooking” trend taking social media by storm? Once Ozempic users reach their goal weight, how can you help them maintain it? And should the plant-based category be positioned as a value protein since food affordability is top of mind? These are a few of the questions posed to the food and beverage sector by Nourish Food Marketing, which has released its ninth annual Nourish Trend Report.

Dec 2, 2024 | canadiangrocer.com | Rebecca Harris

Making big plays for price-conscious consumersAs value becomes a focal point in Canadian households of all types, major grocers are doubling down on their discount strategies—opening new stores, converting conventional stores into discount banners and launching all-new ultra-discount concepts. “Discount has always been there … but the pace is ramping up as the economy is still top-of-mind for many people.