Why meat for your BBQ may cost more this summer

Beef prices are at record levels, with Statistics Canada data showing a 62.6% increase since 2021. The article links higher BBQ meat costs to years of drought, shrinking cattle herds, and rising production costs. The news is inflationary for consumers, but the market impact is likely limited and mainly relevant to food and agricultural inputs.

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Beef prices are at record levels, with Statistics Canada data showing a 62.6% increase since 2021. The article links higher BBQ meat costs to years of drought, shrinking cattle herds, and rising production costs. The news is inflationary for consumers, but the market impact is likely limited and mainly relevant to food and agricultural inputs.