Average retail price for homogenized milk in Canada from January 2016 to February 2022 (in Canadian dollars per 4 liters)

The average retail price for homogenized milk hit an all-time high with **** Canadian dollars per four liters in February 2022 in Canada.

What is homogenized milk?

Homogenization is the process of breaking down the fat molecules within milk to ensure that they do not separate. This prevents the fat molecules rising to the top and creating a layer of cream, therefore creating a more consistent product with a longer shelf life. Homogenization generally occurs after pasteurization, which is a heating process to eliminate bacteria.

The Canadian milk market

The volume of milk produced in Canada has steadily risen year-on-year to reach approximately ***** million hectoliters in 2020. Quebec and Ontario are the provincial frontrunners in milk production, both producing over ** million hectoliters in that year. Quebec and Ontario are also home to the largest number of certified organic milk producers in Canada.