Largest Price Hike Since 1979

Farm gate prices have seen their largest increase in 42 years due to drought and rising exports to feed China, according to Statistics Canada data. Researchers said consumers should expect to pay more for groceries, but within limits: “Even a doubling of wheat prices will have little impact on the price of bread.”

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