You can expect your grocery bill to go up by hundreds of dollars next year, based on Canada’s Food Price Report.

It forecasts that overall food prices will increase by four to six per cent in 2026.

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For a family of four, that forecast will look like a total yearly grocery bill of $17,591.79, which is an increase of $994.63 from 2025.

It’s predicted that the most significant price changes will be on meat products, which are anticipated to rise by five to seven per cent. In comparison, baked goods, dairy, and egg prices are expected to

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