If you train, You Turkey! That's the message Think Turkey is sending through a national marketing campaign aimed at positioning Canadian turkey as the go-to protein for active Canadians   From gym-goers and busy parents to weekend warriors and wellness seekers, You Turkey encourages Canadians to fuel their movement and meals with lean, high-quality and nutrient-rich Canadian turkey. The campaign debuted with a series of energetic 15-second ads airing on ...

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) is pleased to announce that it will hold its 112th Annual General Meeting and Convention on June 8-10, 2025, in the Exhibition Convention Centre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan   This year’s theme “Focusing on the Future” reflects on the record high prices that cattle producers are currently enjoying. The event brings together SSGA members, beef producers, diverse industrystakeholders and experts to discuss important issues and opportunities in ...

A new report from Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab says beef is quickly becoming a luxury item in Canada, with soaring prices changing the way many families approach summer barbecues by Tyler Fleming - CTV News “In Canada, beef is no longer just food—it’s a financial decision,“ said Sylvain Charlebois, the study’s lead author. “What was once a staple of the summer grill, is now a luxury item, priced out ...

Removing the 5% GST on all restaurant food would save Canadians $5.4 billion in taxes annually and create 80,000 new jobs, according to new economic analysis by Restaurants Canada Restaurants Canada  “Canadians are struggling with affordability and worried about their jobs. Removing the sales tax from prepared food, including the food sold at restaurants, would not only provide them with some relief, but bolster the economy,” said Kelly Higginson, President ...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has committed to invest $2 billion by 2030 to advance agtech innovation in Canada’s agriculture and food industry    This will direct more investment into innovative devices, instrumentation, research, and methodologies designed to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. The funds will come from the organization’s new investment arm, FCC Capital, a group offering capital solutions that catalyze the broader investing ecosystem and bolster growth. Launched in ...

Cleanfarms, in collaboration with the Fraser Valley Regional District and the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food, is launching a five-year pilot program to support farmers in the Fraser Valley in recycling bale wrap and silage plastics   Global Newswire This pilot builds on experience from pilots in Northern BC and expands on the work of farmers in Agassiz who have been recycling plastics for several years, recently with expertise and logistical support ...

The operators of an ostrich farm in southeastern British Columbia say United States health official and former television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz has offered to save the birds from an impending cull by relocating them to his ranch in Florida   by Brieanna Charlebois & Darryl Greer - The Canadian Press But Katie Pasitney, whose parents own the farm, said they aren't interested in moving the flock, although they're grateful ...