Manitoba Targets Shrinkflation at Grocery Stores

Grocery prices are soaring, leaving shoppers feeling like they’re paying premium for barely anything—sometimes even a half-full bag hits $100. Manitoba’s NDP government is stepping in with a bold move: mandating unit pricing on every item to help consumers compare value. Inspired by Quebec’s existing law, this aims to empower shoppers and cut waste, while funding a new downtown Winnipeg grocery store. But retailers push back, saying the burden falls on them without fixing the real problem—wholesalers and manufacturers. Meanwhile, Manitoba’s upcoming sales tax removal on groceries offers some relief, and Ottawa’s national food strategy with billions in investment could reshape affordability nationwide. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5fac71e75ef125a6