# ![@FoodProfessor Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::863444743.png) @FoodProfessor The Food Professor

The Food Professor posts on X about food, canada, inflation, products the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  30.43% [finance](/list/finance)  16.15% [stocks](/list/stocks)  8.07% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  2.48% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  1.24% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  1.24% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  0.62% [exchanges](/list/exchanges)  0.62% [products](/list/products)  0.62%

**Social topic influence**
[food](/topic/food) #1569, [canada](/topic/canada) #1300, [inflation](/topic/inflation) #1763, [products](/topic/products) #2177, [milk](/topic/milk) #956, [up to](/topic/up-to) #2211, [in the](/topic/in-the) 5.59%, [super bowl](/topic/super-bowl) 4.97%, [more than](/topic/more-than) #2541, [the most](/topic/the-most) 3.73%

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**Top assets mentioned**
[GFL Environmental Holdings Inc. (GFL)](/topic/$gfl) [PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)](/topic/$pep) [Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)](/topic/costco) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Be on the "shrinkflation" lookout With smaller quantities some food products are now taxable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/1639667825932488704)  2023-03-25T16:37Z 66.4K followers, 448.5K engagements


"In response to Trumps latest tariff threat PM Trudeau proposes targeting American products that can be easily substituted such as Heinz ketchup in favour of alternatives like Frenchs produced in Leamington. This strategy draws inspiration from the well-known "Ketchup Wars" of [----] one of the most successful food boycotts in Canadian history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/1881873964080988206)  2025-01-22T01:18Z 66.7K followers, 483.8K engagements


"A new U.S. survey shows that 44% of adults have ordered kids meals at restaurants citing reasons like smaller portions affordability and easier choices. This marks a 30% increase since [----]. Have you done this yourself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/1959423143187198361)  2025-08-24T01:10Z 66.7K followers, 12.1K engagements


""Its no coincidence that many restaurant chains are currently up for sale. Pizza Hut Thai Express Cold Stone Creamery and Mucho Burrito are just a few examples. The restaurant industry is under tremendous pressure struggling to adapt to a rapidly and fundamentally changing consumer base." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009959908058239420 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009959908058239420"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2009959908058239420)  2026-01-10T12:05Z 66.2K followers, 111.6K engagements


"New food inflation data released this morning for December place Canada at the top of the G7 for food inflation. Latest available figures: Canada 6.2% Japan 6.1% United Kingdom 4.2% United States 3.1% Italy 2.6% France 1.7% Germany 1.4% Source: (Trading Economics.) BREAKING: Food prices in Canada rose 6.2% year over year in December5.0% at grocery stores and 8.5% in restaurants. The GST holiday a year ago explains part of the increase but inflation came in significantly higher than expected. BREAKING: Food prices in Canada rose 6.2% year over year in December5.0% at grocery stores and 8.5% in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2013248541360107596)  2026-01-19T13:53Z 66.6K followers, 394.5K engagements


"The last week has been quite telling. We now have a clearer sense of what the so-called new world order will mean for Canada. It is difficult to see how Canada prospers under these conditions though. We appear to be setting a new path for the country largely on someone elses terms. But did we really have a choice https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013943845499576784 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013943845499576784"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2013943845499576784)  2026-01-21T11:56Z 66.6K followers, 32.8K engagements


"BREAKING: GFL Environmental is leaving Canada for the U.S. A major shift for one of the countrys biggest waste firms and a key player in organic waste & composting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2014008917974757842)  2026-01-21T16:15Z 66.8K followers, 239.6K engagements


"@doubleblue2 GFL Environmental says "its shifting its HQ to the U.S. to access U.S. stock indices a larger investor base and talent reflecting that most of its revenue now comes from the U.S.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2014010274232127614)  2026-01-21T16:20Z 66.7K followers, 13.9K engagements


"Im no fan of Secretary Howard Lutnik not even remotely. That said his assessment of the CanadaU.S. relationship is spot on. PM Carneys current tone toward China is exceptionally risky"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2015067112243331353)  2026-01-24T14:20Z 66.3K followers, 374.4K engagements


"This week we learned that German grocer Aldi is adding another [---] stores in the U.S. this year and not a peep about Canada. Meanwhile U.S. food inflation is running at roughly half of ours despite Washingtons tariff bonanza. If thats not a wake-up call what is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2015149495453884693)  2026-01-24T19:47Z 66.4K followers, 81.9K engagements


"I teach in the U.S. from time to time. Been told by some influential people there to tell my Canadian friends to pay close attention to what Scott Bessent says not Lutnik not even Trump. This is Bessent on ABC today speaking about CUSMA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2015543027662499881)  2026-01-25T21:51Z 66.3K followers, 1.2M engagements


"@JLBroomes The U.S. owns 34% of the global economy which is more than [--] times what Canada has. So what's our leverage Do the math. The U.S. can do things we can't. It's that simple"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2015546296057110928)  2026-01-25T22:04Z 66.2K followers, 23.6K engagements


"BREAKING: PM Carney announces new measures to make groceries and essentials more affordable. New Canada Groceries & Essentials Benefit (formerly GST credit): +25% for [--] years + one-time 50% top-up Up to $1890 this year for a family of four $500M to ease supply-chain costs $150M Food Security Fund for SMEs Immediate expensing for greenhouses $20M to support food banks #cdnpoli #foodprices #affordability https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015821061619867910 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2015821061619867910"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2015821061619867910)  2026-01-26T16:16Z 66.3K followers, 92.5K engagements


"The government is introducing today the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. The GST credit can be used for anything. Were back to the Trudeau eraheavy on slogans and political theatre. BREAKING: PM Carney announces new measures to make groceries and essentials more affordable. New Canada Groceries & Essentials Benefit (formerly GST credit): +25% for [--] years + one-time 50% top-up Up to $1890 this year for a family of four $500M to ease supply-chain https://t.co/trTspa3phM BREAKING: PM Carney announces new measures to make groceries and essentials more affordable. New Canada Groceries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2015829487863132257)  2026-01-26T16:49Z 66.3K followers, 47.4K engagements


"Why Ottawa keeps treating food inflation like a PR problem https://canadiangrocer.com/why-ottawa-keeps-treating-food-inflation-pr-problem https://canadiangrocer.com/why-ottawa-keeps-treating-food-inflation-pr-problem"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2015936062460211531)  2026-01-26T23:53Z 66.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@davidmilstead Gross margins are a good metric to assess profiteering. Loblaw fundamentally changed as a company since acquiring Shoppers Drug Mart which significantly increased the share of high-margin products in its mix prescription drugs and cosmetics. This context is routinely ignored"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2016054887771996247)  2026-01-27T07:45Z 66.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Apparently PM Carney called President Trump yesterday and was very aggressively walking back some of the unfortunate remarks he made at Davos. If this is true wow. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking to Fox News tonight says Trump and Carney spoke today and claims Carney was very aggressively walking back some of the unfortunate remarks he made at Davos. https://t.co/LjnurWXIWM Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking to Fox News tonight says Trump and Carney spoke today and claims Carney was very aggressively walking back some of the unfortunate remarks he made at Davos."  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2016062516565020732)  2026-01-27T08:15Z 66.2K followers, 207.3K engagements


"Andrew since you work for a newspaper you should ask for the transcripts of the call with the Prime Ministers Office. There are two conflicting versions and the PMO is notorious for not being fully forthcomingespecially when it comes to the United States. Counter-tariffs are a good example. Without the transcripts its hard to know what actually happened. All the people youd expect are just as eager to believe Trump as youd expect. All the people youd expect are just as eager to believe Trump as youd expect"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2016499273399963695)  2026-01-28T13:11Z 66.3K followers, 73.9K engagements


"Food inflation will test Bank of Canadas limits https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-food-inflation-prices-bank-of-canada-interest-rate-decision-hold/utm_medium=Referrer:+Social+Network+/+Media&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-food-inflation-prices-bank-of-canada-interest-rate-decision-hold/utm_medium=Referrer:+Social+Network+/+Media&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2016583173514101047)  2026-01-28T18:44Z 66.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy for the [--] million Canadians getting more GST credit to help make ends meet. The expanded program will cost nearly $12 billionmoney that was not in the federal budget. How many reporters asked Carney how Canadians will pay for it Zero"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2016854156917551343)  2026-01-29T12:41Z 66.2K followers, 90.5K engagements


"This is a post from the former U.S. ambassador to Canada under the Biden administration. Most Americans are well aware that food affordability in Canada is far from ideal. Visual of the week: Canadas [----] food inflation rate (including grocery store and restaurants) sits at [---] percent the highest in the G7 and about twice that of the United States. In response Prime Minister Mark Carney has introduced a new food benefit aimed at easing https://t.co/nFwxNo4BH8 Visual of the week: Canadas [----] food inflation rate (including grocery store and restaurants) sits at [---] percent the highest in the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2017033885716980127)  2026-01-30T00:35Z 66.2K followers, 23.4K engagements


"An IGA grocery store in Montreal had so much cottage cheese and sour cream that it started giving it away for free. Havent seen that in Canada in a long time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2017203854018773438)  2026-01-30T11:50Z 66.5K followers, 26.3K engagements


"Inflation manufacturing costs driving pet food prices https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/inflation-manufacturing-costs-driving-pet-food-prices/ https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/inflation-manufacturing-costs-driving-pet-food-prices/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2017365105327870301)  2026-01-30T22:31Z 66.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Over the past [--] years January has recorded the highest average increase in food inflation. February ranks fourth and November is also affected all largely due to the so-called grocer blackout period. The "Blackout period" ends tomorrow February [--]. End the practice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2017582522771591628)  2026-01-31T12:55Z 66.6K followers, [----] engagements


""Why Health Canada would approve gene-edited pork with no labeling requirement at the grocery store is beyond me." I discussed this with Joann Vrakas on @CJAD800. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-weekends-with-joanne-vraka-164487665/episode/food-professor-whats-gene-edit-pork-320323768/cmp=web_share&embed=true https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-weekends-with-joanne-vraka-164487665/episode/food-professor-whats-gene-edit-pork-320323768/cmp=web_share&embed=true"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2017789770072572338)  2026-02-01T02:39Z 66.7K followers, 13.4K engagements


"This chart compares fluid milk (4L) with soy and nut beverages on a per-litre basis. While milk remains consistently less expensive per litre its price has increased at a faster pace over the period narrowing the gap with plant-based alternatives. Source: Statistics Canada (Table 18-10-0245-02). It's February 1st. Canadian dairy farmers are getting 2.3% more for their milk. Expect some price hikes in the dairy section. It's February 1st. Canadian dairy farmers are getting 2.3% more for their milk. Expect some price hikes in the dairy section"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2017949697701515761)  2026-02-01T13:14Z 66.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Maple Leaf the "Olympic protein company" Ok"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018019212493574258)  2026-02-01T17:50Z 66.7K followers, 26.3K engagements


"Food firsts at the Milano-Cortina Olympics. First Winter Games with a clear Made-in-Italy sourcing mandate Sustainability metrics built into menus (waste seasonality emissions) Pasta & risotto framed as performance food not indulgence Menus reflecting both urban (Milan) and alpine (Dolomites) food cultures Quietly one of the most food-policy-interesting Olympics yet. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018031941849682379 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018031941849682379"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018031941849682379)  2026-02-01T18:41Z 66.5K followers, 29.6K engagements


""Im comfortable cutting the public servicebut not research centres or the CFIA. While most departments were hiring aggressively during the Trudeau years Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada barely grew. Any cuts there would therefore be disproportionately deep compared to other departments." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018373945184194636 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018373945184194636"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018373945184194636)  2026-02-02T17:20Z 66.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@Chart_Camel Make people poor. Help poor people. Win votes. Rince and repeat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018394491258892765)  2026-02-02T18:42Z 66.3K followers, 12K engagements


"Been invited to testify in Ottawa for the 26th time on February [--] before the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. The committee is examining ways to strengthen Canadas agri-food sector and improve national food resilience. Any recommendations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018397823977279878)  2026-02-02T18:55Z 66.7K followers, 23.3K engagements


"If Ottawa has $12.3B and wants to lower food prices: Fix supply chains kill interprovincial trade barriers optimize supply management build a beef packing plant boost farm productivity cut taxes and add real price transparency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018411092926480491)  2026-02-02T19:47Z 66.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The most troubling part isnt the $12.3B grocery rebateits that Ottawa has offered no explanation of how it plans to pay for it. Even more shocking It took three full days before a single reporter asked the most basic question: how will this be funded Were sleepwalking through fiscal policy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018480412150907292)  2026-02-03T00:23Z 66.7K followers, 21.9K engagements


"EARLY ACCESS: Canada's dairy cartel is screwing Canadians https://open.substack.com/pub/meghanmurphy/p/early-access-canadas-dairy-cartelutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/meghanmurphy/p/early-access-canadas-dairy-cartelutm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018562088386642396)  2026-02-03T05:47Z 66.3K followers, 35K engagements


"This clip from the Canadian Media Summit made me incredibly uncomfortable. Posting this again it most definitely needs to go viral - From the Canadian Media Summit immediately after Mark Carney's speech - January 29th [----]. CPAC and MSM have now scrubbed this video from their YouTube channels and feeds in an attempt to hide what was said here. It https://t.co/D6dMBpjes9 Posting this again it most definitely needs to go viral - From the Canadian Media Summit immediately after Mark Carney's speech - January 29th [----]. CPAC and MSM have now scrubbed this video from their YouTube channels and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018640359132422637)  2026-02-03T10:59Z 66.3K followers, 56.6K engagements


"@StaceyMonette27 @ccpa What"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018644334728626621)  2026-02-03T11:14Z 66.3K followers, [---] engagements


"@CanadaPoli2 @fedUpJess Ive been dealing with the media for [--] years. Something shifted after [----]. I increasingly found myself convincing reporters rather than simply answering questions. Once it became clear I was critical of certain policies they called the Guelph guy instead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018653189009232038)  2026-02-03T11:49Z 66.3K followers, [---] engagements


"@grok When Reynolds Mastin (as president of a media industry association) says that Mark Carney has their back what is he implying"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018683191314288800)  2026-02-03T13:49Z 66.2K followers, [----] engagements


"PepsiCo in the U.S. plans to slash prices by up to 15% on Doritos Cheetos and other snacks encouraging grocers to pass those discounts on to consumers. This has GLP-1s written all over it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018707675417129109)  2026-02-03T15:26Z 66.7K followers, 23.2K engagements


"More about this: https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/pepsico-to-cut-prices-for-doritos-and-other-snacks-96a7f353mod=business_lead_pos2 https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/pepsico-to-cut-prices-for-doritos-and-other-snacks-96a7f353mod=business_lead_pos2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018707780601843894)  2026-02-03T15:26Z 66.7K followers, [----] engagements


"McDonalds Is Introducing "McCaviar" for Valentines Day Yes for Your Nuggets https://www.foodandwine.com/mcdonalds-free-caviar-kits-11896638 https://www.foodandwine.com/mcdonalds-free-caviar-kits-11896638"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018726815255441559)  2026-02-03T16:42Z 66.7K followers, [----] engagements


"It's Super Bowl Week BTW. PepsiCo in the U.S. plans to slash prices by up to 15% on Doritos Cheetos and other snacks encouraging grocers to pass those discounts on to consumers. This has GLP-1s written all over it. PepsiCo in the U.S. plans to slash prices by up to 15% on Doritos Cheetos and other snacks encouraging grocers to pass those discounts on to consumers. This has GLP-1s written all over it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018759081687986300)  2026-02-03T18:50Z 66.2K followers, [----] engagements


"It is incredibly rare to see suppliers publicly announce price reductions. Doing so signals a high level of confidence in their relationship with grocersand an expectation that these savings will be passed on to consumers through lower retail prices"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018760416856527256)  2026-02-03T18:56Z 66.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Chips ahoy Why a snack manufacturer is trying to lower prices before the Super Bowl but not in Canada https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/chips-ahoy-why-a-snack-manufacturer-is-trying-to-lower-prices-before-the-super-bowl/article_178d3867-deb9-4a07-bcde-bdbe1bdf0599.html https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/chips-ahoy-why-a-snack-manufacturer-is-trying-to-lower-prices-before-the-super-bowl/article_178d3867-deb9-4a07-bcde-bdbe1bdf0599.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018798102224998753)  2026-02-03T21:25Z 66.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Its Super Bowl weekendone of the biggest days of the year for food snacks and shared consumption rituals. And Canadians will be watching eating and spending. In fact about [---] million Canadians will tune in. See full article below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019010592284287052)  2026-02-04T11:30Z 66.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Touring the Prairies this weekManitoba and Saskatchewanspeaking with farmers. While theres sympathy for Ontario and Quebec amid the EV debacle most here are pleased with the China deal. From what Im hearing its the Prairies turn to get some help. And its been great meeting people whove been following our work for more than [--] years. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019031258097975561 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019031258097975561"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019031258097975561)  2026-02-04T12:52Z 66.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I find this very hard to believe. 94% of U.S. consumers are supposedly open to purchasing gene-edited porkarguably without really knowing what gene editing actually is If this technology is truly that great then label it. Gene editing offers incredible promise but success depends on connecting with consumers and delivering benefits that align with their values said Charlie Arnot CEO of The Center for Food Integrity. Consumers are much more open to gene-edited products when the benefits are https://t.co/p8TCH2gyU2 Gene editing offers incredible promise but success depends on connecting with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019054403282489409)  2026-02-04T14:24Z 66.3K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Don't you dare touch my Costco chicken https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/costco-chicken-lawsuit-9.7070891 https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/costco-chicken-lawsuit-9.7070891"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019070458977792048)  2026-02-04T15:28Z 66.4K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Link to report: https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/02/understanding-the-resurgence-of-food-inflation-in-2025/ https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/02/understanding-the-resurgence-of-food-inflation-in-2025/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019175622388441415)  2026-02-04T22:25Z 66.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@Nick_P_NB With the "Elbows Up" mouvement things got complicated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019176169883480281)  2026-02-04T22:28Z 66.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@markdono We're in [----]. The world has changed and he's adding value to farming in Canada"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019395398239162410)  2026-02-05T12:59Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"How many reporters reported that the Bank of Canada acknowledged Ottawas counter-tariffs as a key driver of food inflation in [----] Just one: Bloomberg. An international outlet. In a report released yesterday the Bank of Canada quietly confirmed what many of us have been saying all along. Ottawas COUNTER-TARIFFS on imported FOODS from the U.S. contributed to higher food inflation in [----]. Higher import costs higher grocery prices. Unfortunately https://t.co/wBpEElnLH1 In a report released yesterday the Bank of Canada quietly confirmed what many of us have been saying all along. Ottawas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019514589441040677)  2026-02-05T20:52Z 66.7K followers, 36.4K engagements


"The person below Nora Loreto is the Board Chair of the frequently cited Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (@ccpa) yet she is completely misrepresenting my position on raw milk. Why is she doing this This is my position: I believe raw milk should be legal to give consumers a choice. That does not mean its for everyoneraw milk carries real risks. Pasteurization remains essential to ensuring a safe milk supply. That said roughly 9% of Canadians indicate they would prefer raw milk and accommodating that segment could also help reduce milk dumping. Accuracy matters. Reading before posting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019517875334311965)  2026-02-05T21:05Z 66.8K followers, 49.8K engagements


"This week on The Food Professor Podcast ➡Trade talks in the Prairies whos winning whos waiting ➡Sending a supply-management-skeptic diplomat to Washington and what it means for Canada ➡PepsiCo cutting prices by up to 15% inflation fatigue meets Super Bowl snacks ➡Super Bowl food trends and what Canadians are actually buying this year ➡The passing of the legendary Lobster Lady and what her story says about the future of the fishery 🎙 Special guest: Deborah Matteliano Simeoni Chief AI leader at Amazon on artificial intelligence data and what AI really means for food retail and supply chains."  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019525533608894858)  2026-02-05T21:36Z 66.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@renapril26 @ccpa I was drinking raw milk when I was a kid. No problem"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019528475712077872)  2026-02-05T21:48Z 66.6K followers, 29.9K engagements


"Over to you LCBO. Stop the nonsense. Let Ontarians decide for themselves whether they want American products. BREAKING: Quebecs liquor board the SAQ will return American products to its shelves. Pulling U.S. products cost Quebec taxpayers well over $20 million according to reports. The insanity is over. Let consumers decide. BREAKING: Quebecs liquor board the SAQ will return American products to its shelves. Pulling U.S. products cost Quebec taxpayers well over $20 million according to reports. The insanity is over. Let consumers decide"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019556523341484297)  2026-02-05T23:39Z 66.7K followers, 89.5K engagements


"The American boycott exposed a clear divide between nationalist gestures by governments and the economic pragmatism of consumers. Most liquor boards swiftly pulled U.S. products in a symbolic display of sovereignty while Canadians continued to shop at Walmart and Costco two major American retailers. Rather than boycotting indiscriminately consumers were selective at the product levelavoiding many American goods where substitutes existed without compromising affordability or reducing competition. Power to the people. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019619524346347721"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019619524346347721)  2026-02-06T03:49Z 66.6K followers, 15.4K engagements


"One of the coolest keynote speaker gifts Ive ever received. What a conference in Regina this week. Thank you @Convergence2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019736418323763513)  2026-02-06T11:34Z 66.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Invented in [----] Minute Maid pioneered frozen orange juice concentrate making OJ affordable and year-round for North Americans. The brand was acquired by The Coca-Cola Company in [----] becoming one of the first major packaged juice brands scaled globally"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019741024965325086)  2026-02-06T11:52Z 66.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@ChMark161 Well put"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019762422270066749)  2026-02-06T13:17Z 66.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@Nasdad_TO And Mexico is now the U.S.'s number one trading partner surpassing Canada in [----]. You're in denial"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019764502191915082)  2026-02-06T13:25Z 66.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@MPK527 It's already happening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019778976504250534)  2026-02-06T14:23Z 66.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The raw milk debate isnt just about food safetythats what dairy wants you to believe. Its really about control: keeping dairy prices high limiting consumer choice and preventing farmers from reducing milk dumping by selling raw milk to consumers who actually want it. The person below Nora Loreto is the Board Chair of the frequently cited Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (@ccpa) yet she is completely misrepresenting my position on raw milk. Why is she doing this This is my position: I believe raw milk should be legal to give The person below Nora Loreto is the Board Chair of the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019789599137059105)  2026-02-06T15:05Z 66.6K followers, 17.1K engagements


"AGT a pulses powerhouse based in Regina just filed an amended preliminary prospectus for its IPO. Theyre tweaking the paperwork as they prepare to go public again. Roughly $425M would go to the company plus $35M for existing shareholders cashing out. Amazing company"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019795524438679637)  2026-02-06T15:29Z 66.6K followers, [----] engagements


""Its not easy for a government to bring down food prices but Ottawa has certainly figured out plenty of ways to make food more expensive in recent years." https://open.substack.com/pub/junonews/p/liberals-still-cant-get-food-pricesutm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email https://open.substack.com/pub/junonews/p/liberals-still-cant-get-food-pricesutm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019815648478814330)  2026-02-06T16:49Z 66.6K followers, 10.9K engagements


"@grok How has Washington treated Canada and Mexico differently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019817379937808810)  2026-02-06T16:56Z 66.5K followers, [----] engagements


"If youre wondering how Canadas Finance Minister plans to pay for the new $14-billion GST credit program this is the answer. Good luck making it to the end. Champagne is absolutely insufferable. I wish more Canadians could see how these Liberals act. He cant answer this simple question without acting like a child. The media hides this from the public why https://t.co/1xp9zQfBkD Champagne is absolutely insufferable. I wish more Canadians could see how these Liberals act. He cant answer this simple question without acting like a child. The media hides this from the public why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019844594876445151)  2026-02-06T18:44Z 66.7K followers, 52.4K engagements


"Its Super Bowl weekendone of the biggest days of the year for food snacks and shared consumption rituals. And despite todays anti-American rhetoric make no mistake: Canadians will be watching eating and spending. Link to full article below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019928438715421131)  2026-02-07T00:17Z 66.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Link to article: https://agrifoodanalyticslab.substack.com/p/the-super-bowl-of-snacking-is-well https://agrifoodanalyticslab.substack.com/p/the-super-bowl-of-snacking-is-well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019928517304090868)  2026-02-07T00:17Z 66.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@sdkirton @bankofcanada Not "he" will print money. We will print money"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019966681276444764)  2026-02-07T02:49Z 66.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@thekenroux On Super Bowl Sunday it is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020113904257392954)  2026-02-07T12:34Z 66.5K followers, [---] engagements


""Food is a huge part of the Super Bowl and chicken wings remain the most popular game-day item. In Canada alone an estimated [--] million chicken wings will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday roughly two wings per Canadian.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020116809345630298)  2026-02-07T12:45Z 66.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@DianneDuguay And Canada never insulted Americans Non-stop insults. This is Trump on CBC in December seen as a pig"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020150417213001954)  2026-02-07T14:59Z 66.6K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Toronto bars can serve booze at [--] a.m. during the Olympics - #GoogleAlerts https://goo.gl/alerts/YF8Dou https://goo.gl/alerts/YF8Dou"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020162720671084598)  2026-02-07T15:48Z 66.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The report form the Bank of Canada can be found here: https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/02/understanding-the-resurgence-of-food-inflation-in-2025/ https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/02/understanding-the-resurgence-of-food-inflation-in-2025/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020207677482365114)  2026-02-07T18:46Z 66.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The reason were often right not always but often is simple: we talk to people in industry we work with real data and we understand whats actually happening on the ground. We dont just Google a topic five minutes before a reporter calls and blindly support Ottawa's narrative. This week a barely media-covered Bank of Canada report proved us right. Counter-tariffs on imported foods did push food inflation higher. In [----] several Canadian economists publicly downplayed the impact of Ottawas counter-tariffs on food inflation often arguing that most https://t.co/Eyzipu7Ky9 This week a barely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020217676988305799)  2026-02-07T19:26Z 66.6K followers, 18.6K engagements


"Source (Look for the word "Skimming"): https://milkproducer.ca/archive/2026-january/ https://milkproducer.ca/archive/2026-january/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020230310869573708)  2026-02-07T20:16Z 66.7K followers, 19.3K engagements


"Milk dumping isnt inevitable. Its a policy choice. How to reduce milk dumping 👇 ➡Allow limited raw-milk sales for informed consumers (with clear risk disclosure) ➡Create flexible quota adjustment windows instead of blunt monthly cuts ➡Expand processing capacity for butter cheese & milk powder when surpluses emerge ➡Use temporary export channels for non-subsidized dairy ingredients ➡Improve real-time demand forecasting using retail + foodservice data Dumping millions of litres while food prices stay high makes no sense. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020230836667195690"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020230836667195690)  2026-02-07T20:19Z 66.7K followers, 20.1K engagements


"@secondnamemean But it can make things worse for everyone by inflating prices at the grocery store"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020810015620116804)  2026-02-09T10:40Z 66.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Week ahead: Monday: Visit to Truro Nova Scotia. Tuesday and Wednesday: At the University of Saskatchewan for a town hall on the future of agriculture. Thursday: Testimony before the Senate in Ottawa followed by a keynote in Montreal that evening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020859664137671066)  2026-02-09T13:57Z 66.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Food inflation quietly reshaping Valentines Day 💝 With Feb. [--] landing on a Saturday dining is spreading over several daysbut couples are trading white-tablecloth splurges for group meals early seatings and shared plates. More are also staying in cooking premium meals at home to avoid inflated menus wine markups and tips. And chocolate Still painfulprices remain 2040% higher than two years ago. Yikes Romance isnt gone. Its adapting to higher food prices. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020890642277138650 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020890642277138650"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020890642277138650)  2026-02-09T16:00Z 66.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Tomorrow is Ag Day (Im sure you didnt know that) Ill be debating students at @usask as they step up to the microphone to ask anything about agriculture and foodtaking on myths beliefs and outright falsehoods along the way. Let's have fun"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020992240894578994)  2026-02-09T22:44Z 66.7K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: Parliament has approved a motion recognizing the injustice suffered by the more than [----] farm families expropriated for the Mirabel airport in the late 1960s. Thousands of farmers lost their land for a project that never delivered on its promises"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020997148557430903)  2026-02-09T23:04Z 66.7K followers, 13.3K engagements


"Why now Because Ottawa is advancing another massive infrastructure project high-speed rail that could once again affect landowners in Mirabel. Parliaments vote is about acknowledging past harm before repeating it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020997326102307132)  2026-02-09T23:04Z 66.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Latest President Trump Truth Social post targets Canadian dairy restrictions and government-imposed liquor board bans on American products while threatening to restrict access to the Ambassador Bridge a critical corridor handling roughly 25% of all trade between the two countries. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021114175066444207 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021114175066444207"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021114175066444207)  2026-02-10T06:49Z 66.6K followers, [---] engagements


"FYI. Annual agri-food value: About $8 billion to $12 billion worth of agricultural and food products cross the Ambassador Bridge in both directions each year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021114606194708641)  2026-02-10T06:50Z 66.6K followers, [---] engagements


"The Gordie Howe Bridge is being built to expand trade capacity between the U.S. and Canada. Each year an estimated $812 billion worth of agri-food products cross the Ambassador Bridge in both directions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021132004985634973)  2026-02-10T07:59Z 66.7K followers, [----] engagements


"In a report released yesterday the Bank of Canada quietly confirmed what many of us have been saying all along. Ottawas COUNTER-TARIFFS on imported FOODS from the U.S. contributed to higher food inflation in [----]. Higher import costs higher grocery prices. Unfortunately many food economists dismissed this link. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019175562607030719 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019175562607030719"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019175562607030719)  2026-02-04T22:25Z 66.8K followers, 128.9K engagements


"In November [----] Dairy Farmers of Ontario dumped 4.9% of milk according to Milk Producer magazine. Thats roughly [----] million litres of milk about $18M in retail value for the month. The butterfat embedded in that milk alone was worth roughly $10M at retail. Now you know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020230139293102281)  2026-02-07T20:16Z 66.8K followers, 693.1K engagements


"Actress Jennifer Garners Once Upon a Farm made its public market debut Friday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker OFRM raising $197.9 million at a $724 million valuation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020884280625246321)  2026-02-09T15:35Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"OPINION: Dumping milk is a public relations disaster https://farmersforum.com/opinion-dumping-milk-is-a-public-relations-disaster/ https://farmersforum.com/opinion-dumping-milk-is-a-public-relations-disaster/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021403891359940706)  2026-02-11T02:00Z 66.8K followers, 128.1K engagements


"How do you fix supply management to help Canadians Heres my answer delivered before the Senate of Canada today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022072174652407849)  2026-02-12T22:15Z 66.8K followers, 10.4K engagements


"🎧 New episode: Elbows Up Bridge Trouble Montreal Bagel & Heated Rivalry Key topics covered:  Canadian agri-food policy updates (big $5B investment push). 🥛 Dairy sector transparency & concerns over skimmed milk data. 🌉 Trade infrastructure focus: Gordie Howe International Bridge implications 🍁 How cross-border produce trade volatility affects food systems. 🥯 Montreal bagel spotlight within cultural/travel buzz. 🐟 Guest Jason McLinton future of Canadas wild capture seafood industry. 💼 Export strategy & sustainability in seafood markets 🌍 Tariff-free access importance & global growth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022246094898409488)  2026-02-13T09:46Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"JUST IN: Saputo net earnings since start of fiscal year are up 95.3%. Talk about big cheese"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/1623797950848589824)  2023-02-09T21:36Z 66.8K followers, 81.4K engagements


"The Province of Quebec now expressing concerns about the LCBOs looming decision to ban the sale of Crown Royal which would directly impact the bottling plant in Valleyfield Quebec employing approximately [---] people. https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2026/01/20/boycottage-ontarien-du-crown-royal--quebec-craint-un-impact-sur-lusine-quebecoise-de-diageo-a-valleyfield https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2026/01/20/boycottage-ontarien-du-crown-royal--quebec-craint-un-impact-sur-lusine-quebecoise-de-diageo-a-valleyfield"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2013948460844585082)  2026-01-21T12:15Z 66.8K followers, 15.5K engagements


"Apparently the so-called Grocery Rebate will now cost over $14Bmoney we simply dont have. And Canada is being run by a former central banker. Thank goodness. Instead of spending $12.3B we dont have on so-called grocery rebates why not cut the GST on food altogether That would directly help singles seniors and low-income householdsright away. https://t.co/C8kdSWg4D6 Instead of spending $12.3B we dont have on so-called grocery rebates why not cut the GST on food altogether That would directly help singles seniors and low-income householdsright away. https://t.co/C8kdSWg4D6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019007596309385404)  2026-02-04T11:18Z 66.8K followers, 74.5K engagements


"Caught up over dinner last night in Regina with a good friend Robert Andjelic. Hes the largest farmland owner in the country and is still looking to acquire more land. He owns over $1 billion worth of farmlandan extraordinary vote of confidence in Canadian agriculture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019367724581896489)  2026-02-05T11:09Z 66.8K followers, 33.2K engagements


"Milk dumping in Canada is managed not inevitable. At a time when food insecurity is rising deliberately dumping milk is a policy failure not a necessity. If this concerns you write to the Minister of Agriculture and ask for change: 📩 heath.macdonald@parl.gc.ca In November [----] Dairy Farmers of Ontario dumped 4.9% of milk according to Milk Producer magazine. Thats roughly [----] million litres of milk about $18M in retail value for the month. The butterfat embedded in that milk alone was worth roughly $10M at retail. Now you know. https://t.co/xhgMIa2Fq1 In November [----] Dairy Farmers of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020482518416326716)  2026-02-08T12:59Z 66.8K followers, 22.2K engagements


"@TravelLiz Lying Then explain the big red section in [----]. Ottawas counter-tariffs did that. And theres been virtually no reporting sincebecause these findings are inconvenient for the Liberals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020528254168314126)  2026-02-08T16:00Z 66.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Dumping millions of litres of milk while food prices stay elevated is not a technical necessity. It is a policy choiceone that contributes to tighter supply and helps keep dairy prices artificially high penalizing consumers both at the grocery store and in restaurants. And that's wrong. Link to full article below. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020848120276369536 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020848120276369536"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020848120276369536)  2026-02-09T13:11Z 66.8K followers, 17.8K engagements


"Valentines Day is this week. Love is in the airand so is expensive chocolate. The good news Cocoa prices have collapsed. After peaking around US$12800 per tonne in April [----] prices are now below US$4000 per tonnea drop of roughly US$8800 per tonne or about 69%. Chocolate wont be cheap this Valentines Day but if this trend holds relief should start showing up on shelves later this year. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021007145299300375 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021007145299300375"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021007145299300375)  2026-02-09T23:43Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Latest President Trump Truth Social post targets Canadian dairy restrictions and government-imposed liquor board bans on American products while threatening to restrict access to the new Gordie Howe Bridge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021131065927077927)  2026-02-10T07:56Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@RLightbulb @JanmarKaczynski The Milk Mob owns Ottawa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021259496819999194)  2026-02-10T16:26Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"When governments run social programs they often turn into boondoggles. While The Breakfast Club of Canada feeds over [------] children for about $62.50 per child per year Ottawa plans to feed half that number at a cost of $540 per child per year. Bureaucracy isnt free. The Breakfast Club of Canada feeds over [------] kids daily on a yearly budget of $50 million. The Liberals plan to spend $216 million annually to feed [------] kids. https://t.co/0Rj7AT5X0I The Breakfast Club of Canada feeds over [------] kids daily on a yearly budget of $50 million. The Liberals plan to spend $216 million annually to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021261414766096873)  2026-02-10T16:34Z 66.8K followers, 32.4K engagements


"Link to story: https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/2026-02-10/souverainete-alimentaire/une-coalition-promet-5-milliards-d-ici-2030-en-agriculture-au-canada.php https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/2026-02-10/souverainete-alimentaire/une-coalition-promet-5-milliards-d-ici-2030-en-agriculture-au-canada.php"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021292762390229118)  2026-02-10T18:38Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


""Mexico surpassed Canada as the U.S.s number-one trading partner for a reason. They couldnt care less about President Trumps mind games or bluster. Mexico was insulted and threatened far more than Canada ever wasyet instead of playing the victim they focused on what they could control. Canada needs to learn from that." List to the Food Professor Podcast below. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020523029793542438 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020523029793542438"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020523029793542438)  2026-02-08T15:40Z 66.8K followers, 186.6K engagements


"If you thought Ottawa couldnt find new ways to make groceries more expensive think again. The federal government has ended Destination Inspection Services a program that allowed Canadian fruit and vegetable importers and exporters to ship products with guarantees. Scrapping the program makes Canada a less desirable trading partner reduces supply reliability and ultimately means fewer optionsand higher pricesfor consumers. Brilliant. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021206385061499277 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021206385061499277"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021206385061499277)  2026-02-10T12:55Z 66.8K followers, 40.4K engagements


"BREAKING: Trump privately weighs quitting CUSMA trade deal he negotiated Bloomberg reports this morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021583016095518965)  2026-02-11T13:52Z 66.8K followers, 29.1K engagements


"NEWS: Loblaw is integrating ChatGPT into the grocery experience allowing customers to plan meals build shopping lists and order directly through PC Express using AI. You describe the meal. ChatGPT builds the list. Groceries show up at your door"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022281741356941508)  2026-02-13T12:08Z 66.8K followers, 15.2K engagements


""Carneys first set of projects was designed to show that Canada can think big and act fast. But if this strategy is to be complete food must be part of the equation. Feeding the countryand much of the worldcannot remain an afterthought." Link to full article below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/1966452497813274760)  2025-09-12T10:43Z 66.8K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Tonight CBC French is airing a report on the Chinese-owned dairy processing plant in Ontario Canadas only baby formula facility explaining why the price of baby formula has surged 129% since [----]. This is I believe the first time CBC French has even acknowledged the existence of the plant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/1981086895162712382)  2025-10-22T19:54Z 66.8K followers, 137.6K engagements


""Prime MinisterMark Carneys recent reference to a new world order was more than rhetorical flourish. It signaled that Ottawa is preparing for a future in whichCUSMAmay be operating on borrowed time. PresidentDonald Trumphas made it abundantly clear that he views trade deals not as institutions but as transactional toolsdiscardable if politically inconvenient." Link to entire article below. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012133595855335617 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012133595855335617"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2012133595855335617)  2026-01-16T12:03Z 66.8K followers, 15.6K engagements


"If you buy and drive a Chinese EV for goodness sake please don't share your secret cooking recipes over the phone. They will be listening. WATCH - Premier Ford today said Chinese made EVs will be listening to your calls. When you get on your cell phone its the Chinese that are going to be listening I ask Ford to back up those claims & ask if hes concerned about his Chinese made iPhone spying on him. https://t.co/MT0D3QUfkB WATCH - Premier Ford today said Chinese made EVs will be listening to your calls. When you get on your cell phone its the Chinese that are going to be listening I ask Ford"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2013327533987578201)  2026-01-19T19:07Z 66.8K followers, 29.1K engagements


"Instead of spending $12.3B we dont have on so-called grocery rebates why not cut the GST on food altogether That would directly help singles seniors and low-income householdsright away. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grocery-rebate-cost-9.7070547__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grocery-rebate-cost-9.7070547__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018390681509589502)  2026-02-02T18:26Z 66.8K followers, 156.6K engagements


""Mexico will save CUSMA for Canadanot the other way around. Mexico has out-negotiated out-witted and frankly out-smarted Canada at every turn all without slipping into emotional reactionseven after Trump unilaterally renamed the Gulf of Mexico." More on The Food Professor Podcast below. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019743544789893548 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019743544789893548"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019743544789893548)  2026-02-06T12:02Z 66.8K followers, 182.1K engagements


"BREAKING: Manitoba to look into differential pricing in groceries where the same product could cost different amounts depending on whos buying how they shop online what an algorithm thinks theyll pay. About time someone is looking into this. It will be a big topic in 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2003215240880882023)  2025-12-22T21:25Z 66.8K followers, 33.8K engagements


"Premier Doug Ford said today he is extending an olive branch to Diageo over the Crown Royal LCBO boycott. One can only assume someone had had enough and called the Premier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2014503934283395483)  2026-01-23T01:02Z 66.8K followers, 23.4K engagements


""Another head office is leaving CanadaGFL. At least they were honest enough to admit it. In the agri-food sector we already have many head offices that are little more than empty shells with most senior executives living and working in the U.S." List to The Professor Podcast below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2015037675607376228)  2026-01-24T12:23Z 66.8K followers, 11.7K engagements


"While Mexico and its government understand how to deal with President Trumpsetting aside personal attacks to focus on businessOttawa has done the opposite. It has personalized the issue pivoted repeatedly passed judgment and ultimately failed to make any meaningful progress with the United States. Sostuvimos una productiva y cordial conversacin con el presidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump. Seguimos avanzando en temas comerciales y en la relacin bilateral. Convenimos que ambos equipos seguirn trabajando conjuntamente. Tambin tuve el gusto de saludar a su esposa https://t.co/5ZqT4BgPOI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2017160982762504310)  2026-01-30T09:00Z 66.8K followers, 108.7K engagements


""Imposing food choices on citizenswhether justified by selective readings of environmental science or by administrative conveniencesets a troubling precedent." Link to full article below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018051449477886462)  2026-02-01T19:58Z 66.8K followers, 18.5K engagements


"Oikos Canada (owned by Danone) names Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz as its brand ambassador. Coming off of his [----] Australian Open win Alcaraz is the youngest man in tennis history to complete the Career Grand Slam"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2018709193730019728)  2026-02-03T15:32Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: Quebecs liquor board the SAQ will return American products to its shelves. Pulling U.S. products cost Quebec taxpayers well over $20 million according to reports. The insanity is over. Let consumers decide"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019554877488115879)  2026-02-05T23:32Z 66.8K followers, 223.4K engagements


""PepsiCos announcement that its cutting prices by 15% during Super Bowl week is interesting. It generated cheap publicity but it also sent a clear message to its customersWalmart Costco and everyone elseto bring prices down too. In a way it publicly challenged retailers to follow suit. That likely didnt sit well with a few grocers." More on the Food Professor Podcast below. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020104293433434299 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020104293433434299"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020104293433434299)  2026-02-07T11:56Z 66.8K followers, 11.6K engagements


"The IPO comes at a moment when consumers and policymakers are increasingly pushing back against ultra-processed foodsespecially those marketed to childrengiving clean-label nutrition brands strong tailwinds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020884318785016273)  2026-02-09T15:35Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@grok They should. Agree"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021677752152465884)  2026-02-11T20:08Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@thebender7 Did you listen to my suggestion about the allocation of quotas It would exactly what you are describing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022245334597128380)  2026-02-13T09:43Z 66.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Its so Canadian to think head office location doesnt matter. But when HQ moves decisions move: capital plants sourcing pricing lobbying. Canada stops being a home market and becomes a line item. Thats how closures happen rationally. BREAKING: GFL Environmental is leaving Canada for the U.S. A major shift for one of the countrys biggest waste firms and a key player in organic waste & composting. BREAKING: GFL Environmental is leaving Canada for the U.S. A major shift for one of the countrys biggest waste firms and a key player in organic waste & composting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2014120299701194928)  2026-01-21T23:37Z 66.8K followers, 29.1K engagements


""PM Carneys Davos speech may go down in history as one of the most poorly interpreted by Canadians. Many central bankers openly disagreed with both the language and the message but the backlash barely surfaced in Canadian media. Meanwhile the speech has clearly made many Canadian businesses nervous about how the United States might respond." More on the Food Professor Podcast below. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016082012637901188 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2016082012637901188"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2016082012637901188)  2026-01-27T09:33Z 66.8K followers, 71.8K engagements


"More about this: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/once-upon-a-farm-ipo-ofrm-starts-trading-on-the-new-york-stock-exchange.html https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/once-upon-a-farm-ipo-ofrm-starts-trading-on-the-new-york-stock-exchange.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020884388586872931)  2026-02-09T15:35Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"More about what's happening here: https://canadiangrocer.com/produce-sector-warns-risks-ending-federal-inspection-serviceutm_source=swiftmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CG_NL_Express&mkt_tok=ODI1LUxTUC01NDUAAAGf5mVRF4epbgrknk5d2Wa7MtKp5bSDPJVQBaPEDj2c7yVc81ehSEL2KOE634t7NpaymumL6veCe4Vku3txKpHvFLZvcZ0rUpX2Rh6rz7UPpswJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021207547324121290)  2026-02-10T13:00Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Valentines Day this weekend ❤ Be honestwhats your move Going out to a restaurant Home-cooked Skipping Valentines Takeout delivered Going out to a restaurant Home-cooked Skipping Valentines Takeout delivered"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021256929335451868)  2026-02-10T16:16Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"These are the investment groups and funds that Farm Credit Canada says are prepared to help put up to $5 billion into Canadian agriculture and food innovation by 2030: Area One Farms Arterra Growth Bonnefield Financial District Ventures Capital Emmertech Glengarry Farm Finance Corporation InvestEco Capital Corp. Maverix Private Equity Ndarra Ventures Northleaf Capital Partners NYA Ventures Power Sustainable Lios Radicle Growth Food and Agriculture Venture Capital Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) S2G Investments Seminal Capital Holdings LLC SVG Ventures Tall Grass Ventures Tikehau Capital. Yaletown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021292600934977656)  2026-02-10T18:38Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Great. Agropur leaders get another big pay increase nearly 27% jump in total compensation last year even as many workers see much smaller raises. Agropur owns major dairy brands like Natrel OKA Sealtest Farmers Agropur Grand Cheddar and more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021656972597301748)  2026-02-11T18:45Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"More about this here: https://canadiangrocer.com/manitoba-government-mulls-grocery-price-measures-inflation-continues https://canadiangrocer.com/manitoba-government-mulls-grocery-price-measures-inflation-continues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021662681888063577)  2026-02-11T19:08Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@imagabhru Read the methodology of Canada's Food Price Report 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021716498545332664)  2026-02-11T22:42Z 66.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Manitoba launches grocery study targeting predatory dynamic pricing. First province in Canada to do so. #GoogleAlerts https://goo.gl/alerts/jB1FgD https://goo.gl/alerts/jB1FgD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021727009332777360)  2026-02-11T23:24Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Steven Guilbeault may go down as one of the least effective Environment Ministers in years. Science became a tool to push a predetermined agenda not to measure results. The carbon tax is the clearest example: no baseline no metrics emissions rising and a food industry left less competitive. In the end he acted more like an activist than a policymaker and Canadians paid the price"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/1994362826027122972)  2025-11-28T11:08Z 66.8K followers, 85.4K engagements


"Minister Anita Anand: "We will eliminate all interprovincial trade barriers within [--] days." Press: "So you'll address supply management which exacerbates the protectionism between provinces" Minister Anand: "No supply management is off the table." Conclusion: "So we're still not serious about eliminating them yet.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1888738104611070311)  2025-02-09T23:53Z 66.8K followers, 213.1K engagements


"BREAKING: Coca-Cola has confirmed it is discontinuing Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates after more than [--] years. The decision was announced this week citing declining demand as consumers shift toward ready-to-drink beverages"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2019738157764481476)  2026-02-06T11:41Z 66.8K followers, 32.9K engagements


"This week a barely media-covered Bank of Canada report proved us right. Counter-tariffs on imported foods did push food inflation higher. In [----] several Canadian economists publicly downplayed the impact of Ottawas counter-tariffs on food inflation often arguing that most trade is CUSMA-compliant/exempt or that the measures were limited in scope. Abbey Xu & Claire Fan (RBC Economics) Thomas Feltmate & Andrew Hencic (TD Economics) Mark Parsons (ATB Economics) Mike von Massow (University of Guelph) The problem: CUSMA-compliant does not mean price-neutral. Even targeted counter-tariffs raise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020207112836497881)  2026-02-07T18:44Z 66.8K followers, 42.8K engagements


"During my keynote in Regina this week the final question in the Q&A addressed Albertas recurring debate about leaving Canadaan issue I know well as someone from Quebec having seen firsthand the long-term consequences of separatism on families communities and economies. My response was straightforward. The decision belongs to Albertans alone. No one else should presume to decide for them. I also stated clearly that Canada is undeniably stronger with Alberta than without it. That said if Alberta chooses to put the fundamental question to its citizens it should do so decisively respect the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020688425850941791)  2026-02-09T02:37Z 66.8K followers, 16.4K engagements


"Received a call from an influential executive in the gene-editing world expressing disagreement with my stance on mandatory labelling of gene-edited meat. He also mentioned that Health Canada is paying attention. My reaction Good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020841087200551195)  2026-02-09T12:43Z 66.8K followers, 43.4K engagements


"BREAKING: A coalition led by Farm Credit Canada says it will invest up to $5 Billion in Canadian agriculture by [----]. The group includes [--] private investors VCs private equity funds and a major bank backing ag-tech food processing and farm innovation. This is a pledge not a cheque. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021292221668917543 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021292221668917543"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021292221668917543)  2026-02-10T18:36Z 66.8K followers, 12.3K engagements


"BREAKING: The Manitoba government is launching a study to explore new ways to keep groceries affordable. Right now Manitoba stands out as the most proactive province in trying to understand how food inflation works and how it can be better managed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021662169675493579)  2026-02-11T19:06Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Hey @grok why dont Dairy Farmers of Canada disclose how much milk is dumped each year OPINION: Dumping milk is a public relations disaster https://t.co/5KtCaU2U0p OPINION: Dumping milk is a public relations disaster https://t.co/5KtCaU2U0p"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021672380188520591)  2026-02-11T19:47Z 66.8K followers, 72.2K engagements


"Just booked a table at a nice restaurant in Halifax for Valentines' Day. Was able to pick the time I wanted [--] days before February [--]. Not a good sign"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021682544706768976)  2026-02-11T20:27Z 66.8K followers, 25.6K engagements


"Interesting. Kraft Heinz said Wednesday it's pausing its plans to split into two companies. https://canadiangrocer.com/kraft-heinz-pauses-plans-split-2-companies-says-its-problems-are-fixable https://canadiangrocer.com/kraft-heinz-pauses-plans-split-2-companies-says-its-problems-are-fixable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021921217067016601)  2026-02-12T12:15Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Frozen tuna lovers beware. Some frozen tuna sold in Canada may contain up to 23x more salt than listed on the label.Independent lab tests found [--] out of [--] products were misrepresented with undeclared additives like vitamin C and citric acid in some cases according to the Journal de Montreal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021971700741529960)  2026-02-12T15:36Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Testified at the Senate of Canada this morning explaining to Senators why our current carbon pricing approach is flawed policy and why the Grocery Code of Conduct is sound policy. Have a listen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021992370150289834)  2026-02-12T16:58Z 66.8K followers, 22.3K engagements


"Link to entire testimony: https://senparlvu.parl.gc.ca/harmony/en/powerbrowser/powerbrowserv2fk=682473&globalstreamid=3&fbclid=IwY2xjawP633lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRMlNZNW9JVjY3R3VnRDkyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiVc5N9MqjmqPVaBjk82DtmXF5O77dQYebEf-H96Fdqt0dv7dMGm5scrunWI_aem_srLYO97ld_mXckVOlSYnQQ https://senparlvu.parl.gc.ca/harmony/en/powerbrowser/powerbrowserv2fk=682473&globalstreamid=3&fbclid=IwY2xjawP633lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRMlNZNW9JVjY3R3VnRDkyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiVc5N9MqjmqPVaBjk82DtmXF5O77dQYebEf-H96Fdqt0dv7dMGm5scrunWI_aem_srLYO97ld_mXckVOlSYnQQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022072696268632207)  2026-02-12T22:17Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Link to episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elbows-up-bridge-trouble-montreal-bagel-heated-rivarly/id1512660219i=1000749404405 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elbows-up-bridge-trouble-montreal-bagel-heated-rivarly/id1512660219i=1000749404405"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022246188079366535)  2026-02-13T09:47Z 66.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Since the federal election in April [----] my name has been mentioned [--] times in the House of Commons [--] times. [--] times by the Liberals [--] times by the Conservatives"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022307458694123645)  2026-02-13T13:50Z 66.8K followers, 26.1K engagements


"We expect the use of AI by grocers to optimize sales and personalize offers to be one of the top food retail stories of [----]. NEWS: Loblaw is integrating ChatGPT into the grocery experience allowing customers to plan meals build shopping lists and order directly through PC Express using AI. You describe the meal. ChatGPT builds the list. Groceries show up at your door. NEWS: Loblaw is integrating ChatGPT into the grocery experience allowing customers to plan meals build shopping lists and order directly through PC Express using AI. You describe the meal. ChatGPT builds the list. Groceries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022333559466557789)  2026-02-13T15:34Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The regular price for these Valentines heart-shaped packaged strawberries and raspberries is $12.99 on sale for $9.99. Do they really think consumers wont notice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022343148568007150)  2026-02-13T16:12Z 66.8K followers, 10.2K engagements


""Our agri-food sector depends on CUSMA so seeing our Prime Minister pick a fight with the United States is making many in the food industry deeply uneasy.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2016826690215764120)  2026-01-29T10:52Z 66.8K followers, 52.5K engagements


""It took three days before a single reporter asked the government how it plans to pay for the new $14-billion GST credit program branded as grocery support. Three days. How is that even possible Cutting the GST on food would be less costlyand wouldnt risk making inflation worse through yet more government spending." More on the Food Professor Podcast below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2020805818162008305)  2026-02-09T10:23Z 66.8K followers, 56.8K engagements


"This picture was taken [--] days ago. PM Carney and the Dairy Farmers of Canada. I can assure you supply management stays. They own politicians all politicians. 🚨Ontario dairy farmers dumped [----] million litres of milk in November Ontario dairy farmers are really milking it -4.9% of the milk supply in the province or [----] million litres was dumped in November [----] alone. @FoodProfessor Is this fair 🙇🏻 #Canada #Dairy https://t.co/V7AmnNfj0b 🚨Ontario dairy farmers dumped [----] million litres of milk in November Ontario dairy farmers are really milking it -4.9% of the milk supply in the province"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021235745151742048)  2026-02-10T14:52Z 66.8K followers, 125.1K engagements


""There is no evidence that Canadian grocers are currently using AI-driven dynamic pricing in stores but it could eventually happen. That said grocers must recognize that they are not selling airline seats or hotel rooms they are selling food. The stakes are fundamentally different.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021889322660647132)  2026-02-12T10:09Z 66.8K followers, 11.8K engagements


"One product labeled at 42mg of sodium per serving allegedly contained over 800mg. If accurate this isnt just a labeling error its a food integrity issue. Consumers deserve transparency especially when buying what they believe is a healthy protein"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2021971765958770834)  2026-02-12T15:36Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements


""We expect many restaurants to close after Valentines Day weekend. For many operators the math simply isnt working anymore.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022356821093290024)  2026-02-13T17:06Z 66.8K followers, 17.7K engagements


"Liberals just passed the Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Heres what that means for Canadians https://nowtoronto.com/news/liberals-just-passed-the-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-heres-what-that-means-for-canadians/ https://nowtoronto.com/news/liberals-just-passed-the-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-heres-what-that-means-for-canadians/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/2022380274466873620)  2026-02-13T18:40Z 66.8K followers, [----] engagements

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