Industry

Cleanfarms launches new Ag Plastics recycling pilot program

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…

Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cull but owners decline help

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…

JBS shareholders approve US stock listing despite pushback from environmental groups and others

Brazilian meat giant JBS came a step closer Friday to its long-held goal of trading its shares on the New York Stock Exchange   by Dee-ann Durbin – The Associated…

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Names 2025 Program Semi-finalists

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) is pleased to announce the semi-finalists for the upcoming 2025–2026 program year.    Established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010, the CYL Program…

U.S. livestock breeders lose millions in China tariff fallout

White House spokesperson Kush Desai said the administration was working around the clock to secure billions of dollars in even more opportunities with our other trading partners  by Heather Schlitz…

FMD and ASF present increasing global threats

In the face of new incursions of foot-and-mouth disease and African Swine Fever, the Swine Health Information Center is advising North American pork producers to strengthen biosecurity measures to address…

Exceldor Cooperative and Sofina Foods sign asset purchase agreement

Exceldor Cooperative and Sofina Foods announced the signing of an asset purchase agreement under which Sofina will acquire the assets of Exceldor  Newswire The proposed transaction is subject to approval…

Record-breaking cattle prices a lifeline for farmers facing inflation, trade tensions

While some see opportunity, others are cashing out, raising questions about the future of Canada’s industry  by Chelsea Kemp – CBC News Cattle prices have soared to what producers are calling record…

Food Agency confirms cull of B.C. ostrich farm flock

Operators of a British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled said Wednesday that dozens of supporters have converged on the scene, as the federal agency in…

Tariff threats dampen pork prices as beef prices rise

Amid the general upward trend in Canadian grocery prices, meat shopping in Canada has become more challenging  by Stewart Lewis – The National Post However, while the price of most…

The industry shows its innovation and optimism at IFFA 2025

The atmosphere at the stands of over 1,000 exhibitors at IFFA – Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins was characterised by a high investment confidence   In a complex global…

Despite Tariff Threats Live Hog Markets Remain Strong

A Senior Risk Management Analyst with HAMS Marketing Services says, despite the economic uncertainty created by the Trump administration’s threatened trade actions, market hog prices have remained strong    by…

FCC: Food and Beverage Industry Faces Mixed Outlook in 2025

Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers face a year of uncertainty, with opportunities tempered by economic challenges, trade disruptions and shifting consumer habits, according to the latest FCC Food and Beverage…

Cattle Mixed Despite Record High Cash Trade

Live cattle futures are down 15 to 50 cents at midday with new nearby June up 52 cents by Austin Schroeder – Barchart   Cash trade has been $214-218 so far…

USDA withdraws salmonella level limits in raw poultry

The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat by Jones Aleccia –…

Canadian Cattle Association Congratulates New Government

On behalf of beef producers across Canada, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada on forming the next federal government      The CCA released the…

US tariffs could seriously disrupt $6.1 billion EU exports of packaging and food processing machinery

The US administration announced tariffs on all imports, which included a notable 20% tariff on exports from the European Union (EU) to the US      This decision followed the…

China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments

China canceled 12,000 metric tons of United States pork shipments amid a high-stakes trade standoff between the superpowers    by TFilip Timotija – The Hill China, one of the biggest…

Tariff Uncertainty having minimal impact on live hog prices

A Senior Risk Management Analyst with HAMS Marketing Services says the uncertainty created by the Trump administration’s on again off again tariff war has had a minimal impact on live…

Maritime provinces knock down trade barriers

New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador are the latest provinces to pledge to work together and knock down trade barriers as Canada faces economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump…

Our May 2025 Issue

In our May 2025, CCA Congratulates Canada’s new PM, Smithfield Foods and the Chinese implication, Food and Beverage faces mixed 2025 outlook, Olymel’s new product launch, WBC Paris 2025 competition, Thermal Trace’s wireless temperature monitoring system, Trade disruptions on the agriculture sector, and much more!