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According to the report, what is the projected increase in grocery costs for a family of four in 2024?
The report projects that the cost of groceries will increase between 2.5% and 4.5% in 2024 to $16,297.20 for a family of two parents and two children.
Which food categories are expected to see the highest price increases in 2024?
The report projects that bakery, meat and vegetables could rise by up to 7%.
Despite the overall increase, how does the projected rate of price hike in 2024 compare to the actual increase in 2023?
Even the higher end of the price-hike projection for 2024 – 4.5% – is lower than the actual increase of 5.9% in 2023.
What factors are cited as contributing to the continued rise in food prices in 2024?
Interest rates, energy costs, climate change, heightened transportation expenses, and geopolitical risks such as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are cited as factors contributing to higher food prices in 2024.
According to the report, which essential food items might become cheaper in 2024?
The report states that falling prices of commodities, including wheat, corn and soybeans, could lead to a small drop in the price of some staples.
Which universities collaborated on the annual report on grocery prices mentioned in the text?
The annual report was published by Dalhousie University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Guelph, and the University of Saskatchewan.
What factor is contributing to the stabilization of grocery prices?
A more consistent supply of products through the supply chain.
How does the report characterize the upcoming year (2023) for grocery prices compared to the previous two years?
It will be "a much more manageable year" compared to the last two years.
What types of products are expected to be subject to potential "price wars" among grocery chains?
Dried pasta, sauces, and canned goods.
How much have grocery prices risen since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, according to the report?
18.5 percent as of October.
What is the projected inflation rate for 2023, according to the Bank of Canada's October Monetary Policy Report?
Around 3.5 percent until the middle of next year, returning to its 2-percent target in 2025.
According to the report, how did the actual spending on groceries by a typical Canadian family of four in 2023 compare to the estimated spending from the previous year's report?
They spent less ($15,600) than the estimated $16,300 from the previous year's report.
Learn about the projected rise in food prices in 2024 as per Canada's Food Price Report, including the expected increase in grocery costs for a family of four. Explore the forecasted percentage increases for bakery, meat, and vegetables.
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