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World food prices rebounded in March from a three-year low, boosted by increases in vegetable oils, meat and dairy products, according to the UN food agency’s latest price index.

Michael Medline, the president and CEO of Sobeys’ parent company made the comment at a Retail Council of Canada event in Toronto Tuesday.

In some cities, non-profits and food co-ops are giving people alternative options as they look to change their shopping habits and cut down on their bills.

The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in February for a seventh consecutive month because lower prices for all major cereals offset the rising price of sugar and meat.