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Loblaw September Food Inflation Report. (2026, September 23). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/loblaw-september-food-inflation-report/article_d6d5b02d-f3a8-5a5e-941d-c4c0cd20a468.html
“Loblaw September Food Inflation Report.” Toronto Star, 23 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/loblaw-september-food-inflation-report/article_d6d5b02d-f3a8-5a5e-941d-c4c0cd20a468.html.
“Loblaw September Food Inflation Report.” Toronto Star, September 23, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/loblaw-september-food-inflation-report/article_d6d5b02d-f3a8-5a5e-941d-c4c0cd20a468.html.
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In September 2026, Loblaw released its Food Inflation Report following the release of August CPI data from Statistics Canada. Grocery inflation had slowed to 2.8% year over year, marking the first time it was below overall inflation in more than a year. Despite this slowdown, food affordability remains challenging for many Canadians.
The report highlights several factors that could impact future food costs, including the El Niño weather pattern, commodity price fluctuations, and constraints on seafood supplies. Additionally, the latest Canada-U.S. tariff measures are noted as potential influences. Loblaw is addressing these challenges by helping customers identify products affected by tariffs, promoting Canadian-made goods, and sourcing competitively to maintain value for consumers.