A mixed picture emerged across OECD economies in November 2025 regarding food price pressures. More than half of member countries experienced a slowdown in food inflation during the month. France kept food inflation broadly steady, while Italy, the UK, Germany, and Japan all saw cooling in this sector. The contrast becomes sharper when looking eastward—Canada's food inflation surged to 4.5%, signaling persistent domestic price pressures that diverge notably from the broader OECD trend. This divergence reflects varying monetary policy responses and supply chain dynamics across regions, offering clues about how different central banks are managing inflation trajectories.