As the cost of groceries increases, more Canadians are willing to go past the best before dates on food. A recent study out of Dalhousie University s Agri-Food Analytics Lab surveyed 9,109 Canadians to see how they are managing food safety risks.
OTTAWA With food prices expected to rise three to five per cent in 2021, an Ottawa nutritionist say there are a few simple things you can do to lower your grocery bill and eat healthy in the new year. The Canada Food Price Report 2021 says the average Canadian family will pay an extra $695 for food next year, as the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires and changing consumer habits drive up grocery bills. The report says meat, bakery items and vegetables will rise between 3.5 per cent and 6.5 per cent in 2021. Nutritionist Rachel Caven of Caven Nutrition Group tells CTVNewsOttawa.ca the most important factor in reducing your grocery bill is to create a list and plan meals ahead of time before you go to the grocery store.