Accusing Grocers of ‘Greedflation’ Is Pointless, but People Want a Scapegoat

The anger directed towards grocers is real, and unique to Canada

People shop at a grocery store in Toronto in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

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As food prices rise, many are quick to blame grocers for profiteering and taking advantage of consumers. The notion of “greedflation” has emerged as one of the most talked about issues in the last month. Food inflation in Canada is at a 41-year high, at 10.3 percent, and chances are that consumers won’t get a break anytime soon.