Food prices & the economy
The forces behind food affordability, distribution and changing household choices.
For conversations with business leaders, industry associations and journalists.
SPEAKING / MEDIA / CONVERSATION
A bigger
perspective.
Food is everyone’s business.
Understanding it changes the conversation.
Research and perspective from Dr. Sylvain Charlebois on the food systems, prices and choices shaping everyday life.
View official contact details ↗Explore the conversation topics ↓
CHARLEBOISProfessor. Researcher.
Podcast co-host.
Watch Sylvain on stage ↗
Halifax Chamber of Commerce · 2025 Spring Dinner
Full event recording, linked to the keynote segment.
Food inflation
Food Inflation: What to expect in 2026
An outlook on the forces affecting the grocery bill.
Artificial intelligence
How AI will revolutionize the Food Industry, from growers to consumers
AI, traceability and change throughout the food chain.
Sustainability
Sustainability Trends from Farm to Fork
Food waste, packaging and emerging industry practices.
Titles listed by National Speakers Bureau. Availability and format are arranged with the bureau.
01 / WHAT’S ON THE TABLE
Questions worth
bringing together.
Areas of expertise to start a brief.
Topics and formats can be discussed through his official contacts.
The changing food business
Consumer behaviour, grocery retail and supply chains in an evolving market.
For conversations with retailers, food producers and industry audiences.
Research in public
Making food policy, safety and research findings accessible to a wider audience.
For conversations with policy audiences, students and the media.
02 / HEAR THE CONVERSATION
A seat at
the discussion.
Hear Sylvain and co-host Michael LeBlanc discuss tariffs, food safety and grocery competition in the Season Seven opening conversation.
Listen to the conversation ↗A full podcast episode, offering context on the topics and discussion style.
03 / START WITH A GOOD BRIEF
Your audience.
The right conversation.
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