OP-ED: The Real Reason Food Prices Jump Every October and February

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois writes, "Experts often blame inflation on global events, extreme weather, or the exchange rate. But much of our food price instability originates closer to home."

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Author: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

We’re now in November, and Canada’s so-called grocery “blackout period” has begun — that stretch when major grocers ask suppliers to hold off on price increases until February 1. On paper, it’s meant to stabilize prices during the holiday season. But in practice, consumers lose big time.

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