Get ready to spend more at the grocery store — again. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois returns with the 2026 Food Price Report, forecasting a 4–6% increase driven largely by meat and pantry staples.

With 25+ experts and 9 universities behind the predictions, Charlebois breaks down the data, the modeling, and the surprising economic forces at play. Discover why restaurant bills are set to climb, what “others” in the grocery aisle really means, and how Canadian families can navigate rising costs — without sacrificing health or quality.

Learn why meat prices aren’t coming down anytime soon, how chicken is filling the protein gap, and why independent grocers may be the unexpected heroes of 2026.

GUEST:
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
@‌foodprofessor

Originally aired on 2025-12-04

Get ready to spend more at the grocery store &mdash; again. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois returns with the 2026 Food Price Report, forecasting a 4&ndash;6% increase driven largely by meat and pantry staples.
With 25+ experts and 9 universities behind the predictions, Charlebois breaks down the data, the modeling, and the surprising economic forces at play. Discover why restaurant bills are set to climb, what &ldquo;others&rdquo; in the grocery aisle really means, and how Canadian families can navigate rising costs &mdash; without sacrificing health or quality.
Learn why meat prices aren&rsquo;t coming down anytime soon, how chicken is filling the protein gap, and why independent grocers may be the unexpected heroes of 2026.
GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois @&zwnj;foodprofessor
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-12-04

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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