US EditionWhy Food Prices May Not Drop Despite Removal of the Consumer Carbon Tax
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Why Food Prices May Not Drop Despite Removal of the Consumer Carbon Tax
The impact of Ottawa’s decision to drop the consumer carbon tax to zero may not be noticeable on the prices of items in grocery stores, a food security expert says. Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a directive to bring the consumer carbon tax to zero on March 14, the day he was sworn in. The move took effect on April 1, the day the carbon tax was set to increase by $15 more per tonne. But the change is not likely to impact food prices, accordin…
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Food Safety NewsRisky consumer behaviors flagged in FSA survey
A consumer survey has revealed dangerous behaviors such as sniffing food to see if it is safe to consume and eating products after their shelf life has expired. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) survey was conducted between April and July 2024, and 5,526 adults from 3,908 households across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland took part. Three-quarters of respondents said they would rely on the sniff test to assess whether raw meat is safe to eat …
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