Canadian consumers see cucumbers prices up 63 percent over last year

In 2023, Stats Canada data has shown a significant increase in the prices of certain fruits and vegetables, with cucumbers seeing the highest increase at 63 percent year-over-year. Strawberries and cantaloupes also experienced substantial price hikes. In contrast, the prices of beef, oranges, and avocados have remained stable or decreased. This report comes at a time when Canadian shoppers are grappling with rising food costs, prompting the federal government to announce plans for "grocery rebates" to offset these expenses.