Our American readers might be really interested in the idea of a grocery store boycott in response to rising grocery prices. The profits are growing as spending power is shrinking.
We are offering up a take on the current boycott against Loblaws and its many subsidiaries in Canada. Yes, we write about Canada a lot but this example is highly relevant. The boycott is for all of May so we can get some idea as to what is happening.
The Canadian company owns other food outlets, such as Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Loblaws, Maxi, No Frills, Provigo Le Marché, Valu-Mart, Real Canadian Superstore, Wholesale Club, Your Independent Grocer, and Zehrs. While Shoppers Drug Mart is mostly a drug store, they sell groceries.
Loblaws and other grocery store companies got the Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent treatment this spring based on an actual price fixing scandal over bread.
For Americans who love to complain about grocery store prices, Canadians would say "hold my beer," which is better tasting beer.
A history of why the Loblaws grocery store boycott was necessary (CanadianCrossing.com)
Canada (finally) introduces a national school lunch program
Grocery rebate is a nice idea but only a short-term solution to rising food prices
Pirate Joe's had a good run in Vancouver
BalanceofFood.com Canada food policy coverage
Traditionally, we run the full story on BalanceofFood.com and link to the story on CanadianCrossing.com. This time, we invite you to read the story and learn about the ups and downs of a real, live grocery store boycott.
photo credit: @foodprofessor (where I found the photo but not knowing the original source)
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