Are grocery prices going to continue to rise?

Ask a Farmer

Since Covid, we have seen dramatic increases in the price of our food. Every family is feeling the pinch at the grocery store. John Scott has spent his entire career analyzing food prices, grocery changes and consumer trends. He will explain what has led to the current situation and what to expect at the grocery store in the future.
Host: Clinton Monchuk
Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy, beef and grain family farm outside of Lanigan, Saskatchewan. He received his Bachelors of Science in Agriculture majoring in Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and Masters of Business Administration in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. Clinton has enjoyed numerous roles across Canada, the United States and Mexico as a researcher, educator, manager, economist and director of trade policy.

In 2016 Clinton accepted the role of Executive Director with Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan to promote farming and ranching to consumers. Clinton understands the value of increasing public trust in agriculture and actively promotes engagement between the agriculture industry and consumers.

Clinton, Laura and their children Jackson and Katelyn, continue to be active partners on their family grain and layer farm in Saskatchewan and cattle ranch in Oklahoma.

Guest: John F.T. Scott
John F.T. Scott is an economist specializing in the food distribution and retail sector. He is the former CEO of Canada’s largest retail grocery association (Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers), a position he held for 23 years.

John is the author of the itinerant publication “Perspectives on the Canadian Retail Food Industry” which encapsulates his thoughts on the issues, people and events shaping the industry.

He is past chair of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute and served on the Board of Governors of Niagara College. He is Past Chair of the acclaimed Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. He is has served as an advisor to a diverse group of organizations, including Monaghan Mushrooms, Platform Genetics, Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency and Markham Stouffville Hospital. He holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

John is one of only three individuals who have received both of the highest recognitions in Canada’s retail food industry, the Golden Pencil and the Spirit of the Independent Award. He currently analyzes strategies, writes and speaks on Canada’s food industry.

Resources:
Why do food prices keep going up?
How consumers are changing the grocery landscape
Episode Credits: Research and writing by Dorothy Long and Penny Eaton, Produced and edited by Angela Larson, Music by Andy Ellison-Track title: Gravel Road
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