Canadian shoppers are facing a poultry predicament as chicken prices continue
to climb, forcing many to reconsider their grocery choices. The spike, most

noticeable since the end of September, has retailers and experts sounding the
alarm over supply chain disruptions and looming cost increases.Johannes
Wildenborg, owner of Master Meats in Calgary, says the price hike has been
particularly steep for chicken thighs.
“Looking around 12 to 15 per cent. Interestingly enough, the biggest increase has been
on chicken thighs... chicken thighs are almost 20 per cent higher,” he noted.
The culprit? Avian flu outbreaks across Canada and the United States have led to
widespread culling, reducing supply and driving up costs .Canada’s Consumer Price
Index (CPI) shows chicken prices up only 1.5 per cent year-over-year...