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BC consumers to see minimal food price increases in 2023

The cost of food is expected to continue rising next year but not as fast as we’re seeing currently.

The latest Canada Food Prices report, out today (Monday), is predicting food prices to climb between five and seven percent in 2023.

As of October, food prices had risen by more than ten percent over the previous 12 months.

The report says vegetable prices are expected to see the highest increases between six and eight percent.

However, it says we should see a decline in food inflation by the end of next year.

with files from Vista Radio newswire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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