Manitoba unveils $2.5M grocery price study results
Manitoba announces $2.5M for Harvest Manitoba food transformation centre and other measures from grocery price study.
June 23, 2026
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Source: winnipegfreepress.com
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Finance Minister Adrien Sala announced three measures Monday stemming from the Manitoba government’s months-long study of grocery prices.
Sala said the province is giving $2.5 million to Harvest Manitoba to create a new “food transformation centre,” which will process surplus food into meals for those in need. The centre aims to reduce food waste and improve access to affordable food.
The study, launched in early 2026, examined grocery pricing practices and competition in Manitoba. The government said it will also introduce legislation to increase transparency in grocery pricing and strengthen the role of the Manitoba Food Price Index.
No additional details on the other two measures were immediately available. The announcement comes amid ongoing concerns about food affordability in the province.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the food transformation centre?
A $2.5M facility at Harvest Manitoba that processes surplus food into meals for people in need, aiming to reduce waste and improve food access.
Why did Manitoba study grocery prices?
To examine pricing practices and competition in the grocery sector amid concerns about food affordability.
What other measures were announced?
The government plans to introduce legislation for greater grocery pricing transparency and strengthen the Manitoba Food Price Index, but details are pending.
