Bad weather, supply chain problems lead to high prices, quality issues at Winnipeg grocery stores
In Winnipeg, Food Fare owner Munther Zeid said the need for quality control usually picks up in the winter, but this year has brought more challenges.
“It’s been difficult this year, a lot of, just a lot of change in weather,” he said, telling Global News he recently had to send back a delivery of broccoli that arrived with signs of mould.Winnipeg shoppers react to climbing food costs Zeid says the trouble finding fresh produce has seen the prices of some vegetables — like celery and broccoli — nearly triple.He says the current problems with supply and freshness will subside when local producers get up and running this summer.
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