Food prices have risen globally here s how to save according to financial experts. Mariyam Khaja Updated
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Food prices have risen globally during the pandemic. The 2020 Canada Food Price Report predicted that food prices would rise by 3 to 5 percent in 2021, making already expensive staples like meat and vegetables even pricier. The report found the average family of four will spend almost $700 more on food this year.
Despite rising costs, there are ways to save. Jessica Moorhouse, an independent financial counsellor and finance blogger, and Kathleen Daunt, a finance planner at the New School of Finance based in Toronto, share their tips on how to save on your next shopping trip.