Here’s how much more Canadians will likely spend on food in 2020

Researchers say climate change is the elephant in the room when it comes to why we'll be paying more for groceries next year.

The annual food price report estimates the average family will pay up to $487 more to feed themselves.

Researchers say snowstorms, droughts and other weather events caused by climate change mean Canadian farmers will face challenges dealing with unpredictable crop yields, heat-wave livestock threats, pasture availability, and pest and disease outbreaks.

Next year, researchers expect price increases in all eight food categories they track with the biggest jump - four to six per cent - in meat.  

Guest: Sylvain Charlebois

Professor in Food Distribution and Policy at Dalhousie University and Lead researcher of the Canada’s Food Price Report

Researchers say climate change is the elephant in the room when it comes to why we'll be paying more for groceries next year.

The annual food price report estimates the average family will pay up to $487 more to feed themselves.

Researchers say snowstorms, droughts and other weather events caused by climate change mean Canadian farmers will face challenges dealing with unpredictable crop yields, heat-wave livestock threats, pasture availability, and pest and disease outbreaks.

Next year, researchers expect price increases in all eight food categories they track with the biggest jump - four to six per cent - in meat.  

Guest: Sylvain Charlebois

Professor in Food Distribution and Policy at Dalhousie University and Lead researcher of the Canada’s Food Price Report