Canadians are looking for ways to save on grocery bills as the cost of food remains a top concern, according to a recent survey.
The Canadian Food Sentiment Index by the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax, released on Nov. 20, looks at Canadians’ views on food affordability and purchasing behaviours.
Four in five (80.6 percent) of respondents said that the cost of food was their top expense pressure. That is down from 84.1 percent in 2024, but up from 79.7 percent recorded in the spring of 2025.
The second biggest concern for Canadian consumers is the cost of utilities with 26.7 percent, followed by the price of household items and supplies at 25.7 percent….