Maple Leaf Foods plans to raise prices again early next year, CEO says in earnings call

Maple Leaf Foods plans to raise prices again early next year, CEO says in earnings call

Maple Leaf raised prices earlier this year to help offset higher costs — the second such price increase in a year — but it hasn't been enough to mitigate rising expenses. Business Maple Leaf raised prices earlier this year to help offset higher costs — the second such price increase in a year — but it hasn't been enough to mitigate rising expenses. Company says it is dealing with higher fuel and poultry prices, on top of general inflation Natalie Stechyson · CBC News · Posted: Nov 05, 2026 1:01 PM EST | Last Updated: November 5 Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Packages of Maple Leaf Foods chicken breasts are shown on a shelf at a grocery store in Oakville, Ont., on Jan. 6, 2023. (Richard Buchan/The Canadian Press) There's more bad news coming your way in the grocery store. The head of Maple Leaf Foods, one of Canada's leading prepared meats and poultry producers, says the company plans to hike its prices — again. In a third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Curtis Frank told analysts the company is dealing with higher fuel and poultry prices, on top of general inflation. Maple Leaf raised prices earlier this year to help offset higher costs — the second such price increase in a year — .