• Loblaw published its September Food Inflation Report, flagging persistent affordability pressure despite easing grocery inflation.
• August grocery inflation slowed to 2.8% year over year, falling below overall inflation for the first time in over a year.
• Report highlighted emerging cost risks from El Niño, commodity volatility, seafood supply constraints, tariff measures.
• Response outlined product identification for tariff exposure, emphasis on Canadian-made or prepared items, competitive sourcing to protect value.

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