A recent article in The Huffington Post noted that “sales
of bacon, sausages and some other products at Maple Leaf Foods fell by double
digits in the last quarter, as large price increases convinced many Canadians
to stay away from the meat counter.”
The price of bacon has increased nearly 27 percent in the
past year. Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or “PEDV,” has been killing piglets
across North America and is said to be a main cause of the price increase.
According to Statistics
Canada, ground beef prices are also up 15.4 percent from last year. The
reduction in beef supply was due to a 2012 drought that drove up feed costs and
prompted widespread culls.
The great news is that the costs of fruits and vegetables account
for some of the smallest price increases in the last year, making it easier than
ever to ditch meat.
Switching to a vegan diet is the most cost-effective and
compassionate choice we can make. Visit ChooseVeg.ca for delicious cruelty-free
recipes and tips on transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle.
