Canadian Dairy Commission causes price revolt by major dairy buyer
"Restaurant operators have reached the breaking point on dairy prices," says
The CDC is a Crown corporation that sets the price of industrial milk, which is used to make cheese, butter, ice cream and yogurt. The price has jumped by 60% over the past 15 years, or twice the rate of inflation. As a result, Canadians pay among the highest prices in the world for dairy products.
Frustration is particularly high among pizzerias. Under a little-known rule in
The CRFA will deliver three key messages to the Dairy Commission today: 1. During an economic downturn when consumers are pulling back on spending, dairy prices must be reduced to be more competitive. 2. Dairy prices need to be rolled back by 16.5% to bring them back in line with the consumer price index. 3. Canadians need to know who is accountable for ensuring dairy prices are fair to all customers.
The restaurant industry is a major dairy customer, buying nearly
CRFA is one of Canada's largest business associations, with 33,000 members representing restaurants, bars, caterers, institutions and other foodservice providers. The foodservice industry directly employs more than one million people across
For further information: For further information: Ron Reaman, CRFA Vice President, Federal, (416) 937-8640 or [email protected]; Prasanthi Vasanthakumar, Communications Specialist, (416) 649-4254 or [email protected]
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