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Canadians’ food spending soars with rising income
In 1963 Canadians spent about 63 billion on food, eight times 1935. Drayton cites three drivers: 75 percent population rise, higher prices, and incomes. Per capita disposable income rose 5.4 times. Diet shifts toward meats fruits vegetables, with more meals out and processed foods. Poultry meat up due to year round supply and lower prices. Beef pork eggs fats oils trends noted. Overall per person consumption largely unchanged at 1,401 pounds.
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L. D. Drayton