The Manitoba government is launching a study aimed at identifying ways to reduce grocery prices and improve food affordability.
Food Articles
Manitoba Freezes Milk Prices for 2026
The Manitoba government says the price of one-litre cartons of milk will be frozen for 2026 as a way to reduce household grocery expenses.
Maple Leaf Workers at Winnipeg Plant Ratify New Contract
WINNIPEG — Workers at Maple Leaf Consumer Foods on Lagimodiere have overwhelmingly ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement.
Man Arrested After Winnipeg Fast-Food Robbery
Winnipeg police arrested a man after a robbery at a fast-food restaurant and a subsequent disturbance on a transit bus on Thursday.
Manitoba Premier Plans to Target ‘Differential Pricing’ for Groceries in New Year
The Manitoba government is looking at cracking down on so-called “differential pricing” on groceries and implementing further controls on milk as part of its ongoing attempts to contain the rising cost of living.
New Report Shows More Manitoba Families Relying on Food Banks
Harvest Manitoba says a growing number of families with children are turning to food banks as rising living costs continue to outpace incomes.
New Bagel Shop Brings Unique ‘Polishire’ Style to Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s bagel scene is getting a major upgrade with the opening of The Forge Bagel Co., which opened Saturday in south St. Vital.
Manitoba’s Hog Sector Future-Focused on Sustainability
Sponsored by Manitoba Pork: You may have heard of The Campsite Rule – to leave the space you were in better than you found it – be that in a campground, a provincial park, or somewhere in the backcountry.
Harvest Manitoba’s Empty Bowls Dinner Raises Record $1.4M for Food Programs
WINNIPEG — Harvest Manitoba’s 40th anniversary celebration set a fundraising record of $1.4 million at Thursday night’s Empty Bowls Dinner.
Following Healthy Food Guidelines in Canada Comes at a High Cost, Study Finds
A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high in sodium and sugar on Canadian shelves are much cheaper than healthier, equivalent options.
Manitoba Marks Farm and Food Awareness Week Sept. 14–20
Manitobans are being encouraged to celebrate the province’s agricultural sector during Farm and Food Awareness Week, running September 14–20.
Winnipeg Man Charged in $10K Meat Theft Spree
Winnipeg police have arrested a man accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of meat in a string of shoplifting incidents across the city.










