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FOOD PRICE [26 records]

Record 1 2025-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cost of Living
  • Accounting
  • Real Estate
CONT

The shelter price index tracks price changes related to the costs of owning or renting a home.

CONT

The first method, which has been the standard method proposed in previous studies of constant dollars for expenditure surveys... is to adjust each spending category by an appropriate price index for that category, i. e. food spending is adjusted by the food price index, shelter spending by the shelter price index, and so on.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coût de la vie
  • Comptabilité
  • Immobilier
DEF

[...] indicateur de la variation des prix liés aux coûts associés à la propriété ou à la location d'une habitation.

Spanish

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Record 2 2025-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Accounting
  • Restaurant Industry
CONT

Food cost is simply how much you pay for the ingredient or product that you purchase.... Pricing is the other side of the equation where you take that initial food cost and determine what the ultimate set markup price will be for your menus or services.

Key term(s)
  • SUSTAGRIDUR2025

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité
  • Restauration
CONT

Mais il existe une alternative, basée sur une connaissance claire de vos coûts alimentaires et sur une formule efficace pour les gérer[,] car réaliser des plats délicieux ne suffit pas. Pour que votre activité soit rentable, vous devez aussi savoir combien cela vous coûte de les préparer.

Spanish

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Record 3 2024-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economic Fluctuations
  • Food Industries
CONT

Food inflation is the progressive increase in the value of all food goods. Food price rise is the increase in the price of a product at the retail level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fluctuations économiques
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
CONT

L'inflation alimentaire est l'augmentation progressive de la valeur de tous les produits alimentaires. La hausse du prix des aliments est l'augmentation du prix d'un produit au détail.

Spanish

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Record 4 2024-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

Created in 2011, the G20 Agriculture Working Group was designed to help reduce food price volatility. Since then, it has become an important forum for improving and assisting G20 members in matters related to agriculture.

OBS

The aim of the Agriculture Working Group is to promote international cooperation in addressing critical issues for global agriculture such as food security, sustainable agriculture, technological innovation, and climate change adaptation. ... The Agriculture WG is an important forum for G20 members to strengthen cooperation on agricultural issues, with one of the main topics under discussion being the targets for achieving the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Économie agricole
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

Le FIDA [Fonds international de développement agricole] est la seule institution financière internationale à collaborer avec le Groupe de travail du G20 sur l'agriculture, qui vise à encourager la coopération internationale sur des questions agricoles essentielles comme la sécurité alimentaire, la durabilité et l'adaptation aux changements climatiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Economía agrícola
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
OBS

Creado en 2011, el Grupo de Trabajo de Agricultura del G20 fue ideado para actuar en la reducción de la volatilidad de los precios de los alimentos. Desde entonces, se ha convertido en un foro importante para mejorar y ayudar a los miembros del G20 en asuntos relacionados con la agricultura.

OBS

El objetivo de Grupo de Trabajo de Agricultura es promover la cooperación internacional para abordar cuestiones esenciales para la agricultura mundial como la seguridad alimentaria, la agricultura sostenible, la innovación tecnológica y la adaptación al cambio climático. [...] El GT de Agricultura es un importante foro para fortalecer la cooperación entre los miembros del G20 en los temas relacionados con la agricultura y, entre los principales temas en discusión, están las metas para alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la Agenda 2030 de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU).

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Record 5 2023-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Merchandising Techniques
CONT

[A brand] used by a manufacturer or distributor for the purpose of combatting competitive brands, to drive them out of the market. For example, a manufacturer may introduce a new brand of canned food in a local market at a very low price, and continue to sell it until a local competitive brand has been eliminated. At this point, the fighting brand is withdrawn and replaced by one of the manufacturer's regular brands, at the regular price.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques marchandes
CONT

Pour l'application de la Loi sur la concurrence, l'article 78 donne des exemples d'agissements anticoncurrentiels : […] L'utilisation sélective et temporaire de marques de combat destinées à mettre au pas ou à éliminer un concurrent […]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Técnicas mercantiles
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Record 6 2023-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Restaurants
  • Cooking and Gastronomy
  • Agriculture - General
CONT

Build an on-farm restaurant. Farm-to-table dining has been making waves in big cities, with restaurants boasting the freshest produce and tastiest grass-fed meat sources from nearby farms. Having a productive farm gives you a distinct advantage to capitalize on this trend because proponents of farm-to-table cuisine would put a price on food that comes straight from the source. Serve up the freshest, seasonal ingredients and give your patrons an immersive experience of your farm and [you will] be the talk of the town in no time. Whether [it is] a casual cafe or elegant setup with a tasting menu, an on-farm restaurant is a great investment that will easily turn your farm into a popular tourist(and local) attraction.

Key term(s)
  • on farm restaurant

French

Domaine(s)
  • Catégories de restaurants
  • Cuisine et gastronomie
  • Agriculture - Généralités

Spanish

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Record 7 2023-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooking and Gastronomy
  • Restaurant Industry (General)
  • Agriculture - General
CONT

Farm-to-table dining has been making waves in big cities, with restaurants boasting the freshest produce and tastiest grass-fed meat sourced from nearby farms. Having a productive farm gives you a distinct advantage to capitalize on this trend because proponents of farm-to-table cuisine would put a price on food that comes straight from the source.

Key term(s)
  • farm to table

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuisine et gastronomie
  • Restauration (Généralités)
  • Agriculture - Généralités
PHR

repas de la ferme à la table

Spanish

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Record 8 2023-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
  • Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
  • Commercial Fishing
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

The halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) of the No. Atlantic.

OBS

Atlantic halibut is highly regarded as a food fish and commands a high price. It is caught commercially by otter trawls and longlines.... Fish blotched with gray on the blind side are called "grays" in the trade, and those suffused with red on the blind side are called "cherries" or "cherry bellies".

OBS

Atlantic halibut: trade name recommended by the "Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales" and by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
  • Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
  • Pêche commerciale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Poisson téléostéen pleuronectiforme (poisson plat), commun sur toutes les côtes atlantiques, du Spitzberg au golfe du Gascogne. (Nom sc. Hippoglossus hippoglossus; famille des pleuronectidés.)

OBS

On trouve encore, dans le Golfe Saint-Laurent, deux autres espèces appartenant à la même famille [que le flétan atlantique] : le Flétan du Groenland Reinhardtius hippoglossoides (Walbaum) qui atteint aussi une grande taille, et un petit Flétan, surnommé la Plie canadienne, Hippoglossoides platessoides (Fabricius), qui ne dépasse guère une longueur de deux pieds et un poids de sept livres.

OBS

flétan : nom français commercial normalisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales et l'OLF.

OBS

flétan de l'Atlantique : terme officialisé par l'Union européenne.

OBS

flétan atlantique : terme préconisé par le Musée canadien de la nature.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peces
  • Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
  • Pesca comercial
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 9 2018-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Hygiene and Health
  • Agriculture - General
  • Collaboration with the FAO
CONT

The food price crisis of 2007-2008 and the subsequent period of high food price volatility not only sparked a global rethinking of food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture(FNSSA), but also led to its rise on the agendas of political leaders in many countries...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Hygiène et santé
  • Agriculture - Généralités
  • Collaboration avec la FAO

Spanish

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Record 10 2018-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
CONT

Food fraud is generally considered to be the misrepresentation or adulteration of a product for economic gain. For example, if farmed salmon is marketed as wild salmon, consumers will pay a higher price for it. Substituting less expensive ingredients, such as other vegetable oils added to olive oil, is also food fraud.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
CONT

La fraude alimentaire est généralement considérée comme la représentation trompeuse ou la falsification d'un produit pour un gain économique. Par exemple, si le saumon d'élevage est commercialisé en tant que saumon sauvage, les consommateurs le paieront plus cher. La substitution d'ingrédients moins coûteux, comme d'autres huiles végétales ajoutées à l'huile d'olive, constitue aussi une fraude alimentaire.

Spanish

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Record 11 2016-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Market Prices
  • Pricing Theory
  • Farm Management and Policy
CONT

It is shown that, since reform began, government measures to contain consumer food prices have had a large negative impact on farmers without providing much benefit to consumers.

OBS

consumer food price : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prix (Commercialisation)
  • Théorie des prix
  • Gestion et politique agricole
CONT

Les prix à la consommation des produits alimentaires étaient maintenus à peu près constants en valeur réelle.

OBS

prix à la consommation des produits alimentaires : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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Record 12 2016-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Industrial and Economic Psychology
DEF

A state of depleted willpower caused by making decisions, which can affect subsequent decisions by causing people to fail to think and choose carefully.

CONT

Decision fatigue helps explain why ordinarily sensible people get angry at colleagues and families, splurge on clothes, buy junk food at the supermarket and can’t resist the dealer's offer to rustproof their new car. No matter how rational and high-minded you try to be, you can’t make decision after decision without paying a biological price. It's different from ordinary physical fatigue — you’re not consciously aware of being tired — but you’re low on mental energy. The more choices you make throughout the day, the harder each one becomes for your brain, and eventually it looks for shortcuts...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie cognitive
  • Psychologie industrielle et économique
CONT

En effet, de récentes études révèlent l'existence de la fatigue décisionnelle et montrent que plus on prend de décisions, moins elles sont bonnes. Des chercheurs ont analysé 1100 décisions prises au cours d'un an par un tribunal israélien chargé de statuer sur des demandes de libération conditionnelle, et ils ont constaté que les jugements variaient davantage selon le moment de la journée que selon l'origine ethnique ou le passé criminel des détenus.

Spanish

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Record 13 2015-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cost of Living
  • Statistics
  • Public Sector Budgeting
DEF

A variant of the CPI [consumer price index] that excludes food, energy, and the effect of changes in indirect taxes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coût de la vie
  • Statistique
  • Budget des collectivités publiques
DEF

Variante de l'indice des prix à la consommation qui exclut l'alimentation, l'énergie et l'effet des modifications des impôts indirects.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Costo de vida
  • Estadística
  • Presupuestación del sector público
CONT

Es usual calcular un IPCde precios al consumo/índice de precios al consumidor excluyendo dos familias de productos cuyas oscilaciones coyunturales pueden alterar una correcta interpretación del IPC real de un país. En este sentido, se llama IPC subyacente a aquel en el que se excluyen del cómputo los productos energéticos y los alimentos, que son los que más oscilan.

Key term(s)
  • índice de precios al consumo subyacente
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Record 14 2015-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Econometrics
CONT

... optimal equilibrium is attained when the consumer's substitution ratio is just equal to the ratio of food price to clothing price.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économétrie

Spanish

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Record 15 2006-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Trade Goods
CONT

For most new processors, the food product distribution system resembles a maze. For those who need help in presenting their product, it may be prudent to seek representation through a broker. Brokers will help you develop a retail price, promote schemes to enhance the product's acceptance and make sales presentations to the buyers of independent wholesalers and large retail food chains.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'objets de commerce
CONT

Coop Atlantique est le seul grossiste «autonome» sur le marché et offre les plus bas prix pour les produits d'épicerie dans tout le Canada.

CONT

L'Association nationale des distributeurs aux petites surfaces alimentaires, représente les intérêts des distributeurs-grossistes indépendants et institutionnels ainsi que des manufacturiers-fournisseurs au Canada desservant le marché des petites surfaces alimentaires et des épiceries.

OBS

grossiste : intermédiaire de commerce achetant la marchandise directement au fabricant pour la revendre aux détaillants.

Spanish

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Record 16 2005-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooking and Gastronomy (General)
  • Restaurant Industry (General)
CONT

Many fast food restaurants provide combination meals that are more economical than purchasing just a sandwich. For example, breakfast combination meals may include the sandwich, hash browns, and a drink for a cheaper price than the sandwich alone.

CONT

Bento or Obento [is a] combination meal served in a wooden box. A traditional bento consists of rice, fish or meat and one or more pickled or cooked vegetables as a side dish.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuisine et gastronomie (Généralités)
  • Restauration (Généralités)
CONT

Il arrive souvent que les entreprises combinent des produits ou services de façon à offrir aux consommateurs de meilleurs prix, des incitations ou des conditions plus favorables. En constituant de tels ensembles, elles sont en mesure de proposer leurs produits et services à un prix plus bas. Une chaîne de restauration rapide peut offrir, par exemple, un repas combiné comprenant un hamburger, des frites et une boisson et demander pour l'ensemble un prix inférieur aux prix total de ces mets achetés séparément.

Spanish

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Record 17 2005-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Meats and Meat Industries
  • Food Industries
OBS

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible for administering the requirements of the Uniform Retail Meat Cut Nomenclature Program which was announced with the publication of CCA Communiqué No. 16 on October 25, 1977. Program Objectives : The primary objectives of the Uniform Retail Meat Cut Nomenclature Program are to : 1. ensure the use of standardized terms in the naming of meat cuts, 2. discourage misuse of these terms, and 3. provide consumers with information about the location of each cut within the carcass. This information assists consumers in making price and quality comparisons between cuts and in selecting appropriate cooking methods.

Key term(s)
  • Uniform Retail Meat Cut Nomenclature Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
OBS

L'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments est chargée de faire respecter les exigences du Programme de désignation uniforme des morceaux de viande au détail, tel que décrit dans le communiqué no 16 daté du 25 octobre 1977. Objectifs du programme. Les principaux objectifs du Programme de désignation uniforme des morceaux de viande sont les suivants : 1. assurer l'utilisation d'appellations uniformes pour désigner les coupes de viande; 2. décourager le mauvais usage de ces appellations; 3. familiariser les consommateurs avec les différentes coupes de viande et leur apprendre à en distinguer la provenance sur la carcasse. Ces renseignements permettent aux consommateurs de comparer le prix et la qualité des coupes et de choisir les modes de cuisson appropriés.

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Record 18 2004-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Laws and Regulations
  • Regulations and Standards (Food)
  • Agriculture - General
OBS

Opening of Japan's rice market and revision of the Food Control Law(governing rice collection, distribution and sale) were a focus of debate within the Hiraiwa Advisory Group appointed by the Hosokawa government in September 1993. On the list of 500 economic and social regulations attached to the Interim Report of the Group, there were a number of agricultural laws, including the Food Control Law(price regulation), the Agricultural Land Law, Law Concerning the Development of Agriculture Promotion Areas...

OBS

Food Control Law: term extracted from the Glossaire de l’agriculture anglais/français and reproduced with the authorization of the OECD.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements internationaux
  • Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
  • Agriculture - Généralités
OBS

Au Japon.

OBS

Loi portant régulation des marchés de produits alimentaires : terme extrait du Glossaire de l'agriculture anglais/français et reproduit avec l'autorisation de l'OCDE.

Spanish

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Record 19 2001-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Intergovernmental Programs
  • Laws of the Market (Economy)
  • Insurance
OBS

The Market Revenue Insurance Program provides farmers with protection from low commodity prices. Payments are made when the average annual Ontario price for the current crop falls below the support price, which is calculated using 85 per cent of the 15-year indexed moving average price. The program is jointly funded by the provincial and federal governments. Payouts received by producers are reduced by one-third in lieu of a producer premium. The Market Revenue Insurance Program is administered by AGRICORP on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes intergouvernementaux
  • Lois du marché (Économie)
  • Assurances
Key term(s)
  • Programme d'assurance revenu du marché

Spanish

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Record 20 2001-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Saving and Consumption
  • Trade
DEF

The situation noted by Sir R. Giffen that a rise in the price of all goods will, in the case of the poor whose incomes do not increase, cause an increase in the quantity of staple items of food consumed despite the increase in their price in order to make the income cover the needs.

OBS

Compare with Giffen good.

Key term(s)
  • Giffen's paradox

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épargne et consommation
  • Commerce
DEF

Phénomène économique défini par Giffen.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ahorro y consumo
  • Comercio
DEF

Fenómeno que se produce, de forma aparentemente paradójica, cuando al aumentar el precio de un producto crece rápidamente su demanda. Su nombre se debe al economista británico Giffen (1837-1910), el primero en exponer tal evidencia de manera explícita.

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Record 21 1995-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Marketing
CONT

The super market is one of the hottest testing grounds for consumer-related technology. Across the continent, food stores are erupting with radio and infrared data bursts that track price changes, inventory and consumer buying patterns. Battery-powered shelf labels receive instant price changes via radio transmitter. A solar-powered version receives pricing data via infrared.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Commercialisation

Spanish

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Record 22 1981-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economics
OBS

List a number of cases where the government modifies the working of an automatic price system. For example : pure food and drug laws; minimum wages; farm supports; rent and interest ceilings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économique

Spanish

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Record 23 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • National and International Economics
  • Pricing Theory
OBS

(...) the government modifies the working of an automatic price system [in the cases of] pure food and drug laws; minimum wages; farm supports; rent and interest ceilings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économie nationale et internationale
  • Théorie des prix

Spanish

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Record 24 1981-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Econometrics
OBS

The domestic price ratio is 10/3, just equal to the ratio of extra costs of getting(...) a little more clothing for a little sacrificed food.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économétrie

Spanish

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Record 25 1981-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pricing Theory
OBS

Food can be bartered for clothing at some terms of trade, i. e., at some price ratio.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des prix

Spanish

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Record 26 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Market Prices
CONT

during early 1967, declining farm prices and mounting costs created a cost-price squeeze that generated considerable discontent, especial among producers of livestock products. The state of Food and Agriculture 1968, FAO, p. 55(26 août 1970)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prix (Commercialisation)
OBS

la situation mondiale de l'alimentation et de l'agriculture 1968, FAO, p.61.D. Fo. ( 26 août 1970) qui a suscité un vif mécontentement, notamment chez les éleveurs.

Spanish

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