Milk Prices

Independent grocers call for milk price pause amid pressure to keep food costs down

Independent grocers call for milk price pause amid pressure to keep food costs down

Oct 10, 2023 | 3:50pm
The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers is calling on the Crown corporation that manages dairy supply and pricing to hit pause on any further increases to milk prices amid political pressure to keep food prices down.  The Canadian Dairy Commission reviews the price dairy farmers are paid for their milk every fall and announces whether that price will increase or decrease […]

Dairy prices could soon increase in Canada

Nov 5, 2021 | 5:00am

Canadians may soon be paying more for milk at the grocery store. The Canadian Dairy Commission is recommending an 8.4 percent increase for the farm gate price, which is slated to take effect next year. Dairy Farmers of Canada Vice-President David Wiens says it’s a tough situation for farmers. “When we have our feed costs […]