If you think food prices in Canada are already high, brace yourself — costs are expected to climb once again in the new year.

On Thursday, Dalhousie Agri-food Analytics Lab released Canada’s Food Price Report (CFPR) 2026 , which outlines how much more Canadians can expect to spend. According to the forecast, overall food prices will go up by four to six per cent. An average family of four is expected to spend $17,571.79 on food in 2026 — an increase of up to $994.63 from last year.

“The average Canadian family of four should expect to pay nearly $1,000 more for groceries next year if they follow an average diet,” reads the report.

Despite the inflation rate remaining relatively steady in 2025, food was still 27 per cent more expensive this year compared to five years ago. Not surpri

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