NFU blames supermarkets for high food prices

The National Farmers Union has attacked Canada’s five dominant supermarket chains for high food prices.

Food prices have gone up by more than the general rate of inflation, but prices received by farmers by less, it said. Article content

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Five grocery chains control 75 per cent of the market, the NFU said and shoppers have few choices, making it easier for retailers to raise prices without losing customers.

It said supply management is better for farmers and fairer for consumers. Article content Article content