Industry

SHIC AASV Webinar to Focus on Emerging Strains of PRRS

A Swine Health Information Center American Association of Swine Veterinarians webinar planned for tomorrow will focus on emerging strains of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory syndrome    by Bruce Cochrane –…

FCC’s 2023 Cattle and Hog sector outlook

Prices continue the last two years’ growth trend for cattle and hogs. In Alberta and Ontario, steer prices will climb above the average 2022 price and above their five-year averages,…

Bird flu spreads to new countries, threatens non-stop ‘war’ on poultry

Avian flu has reached new corners of the globe and become endemic for the first time in some wild birds that transmit the virus to poultry, according to veterinarians and…

New program promises improved employer recruiting and retention strategies

the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry’s non-profit workforce development organization – announced a new program, Achieving Our Workforce Destination: Qualified People, Successful Careers & Competitive Business      …

Canada’s Agriculture Day 2023

Canada’s Agriculture Day is a day to recognize the work of all those who help produce the food that Canadians and people around the world eat     Newswire “This…

Temple Grandin to receive CSU’s Founders Day Medal

Temple Grandin, Colorado State University’s renowned animal behaviorist and autism advocate, received the 2023 Founders Day Medal, a top university honor launched in 2010 to commemorate CSU’s birthday on Feb.…

SHIC Calls for Pork Sector Input on Its 2023 Plan of Work

The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork sector stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the organization’s 2023 plan of work    by Bruce Cochrane…

Food Inflation dips into Super Bowl spreads

As food prices stay hot, the chicken wings, pizza, party subs and snacks for your Super Bowl spread will come with a heftier price tag this year, whether you’re ordering…

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Applauds Government Industry Partnership

Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Minister is applauding a cooperative government industry partnership that’s helping prepare for the trade disruptions that could occur as a result of a foreign animal disease incursion  …

Spain detects a case of atypical mad cow disease, WOAH says

Spain has detected atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dead cow in the northwestern region of Galicia, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said    Reuters The disease,…

Fertiliser boom reveals food security price power

A top fertiliser maker has emerged as the surprise winner of Europe’s energy crisis    Reuters Companies like $12 billion Yara International (YAR.OL), which sells potash in 60 countries, were…

City of Toronto Makes CaféTO Permanent and Introduces a Phased-in Approach to Fees

Restaurants Canada appreciates the city’s support for popular restaurant patio program and for struggling Toronto restaurants      The program which served as a lifeline for Toronto restaurants throughout the…

Equifax Acquires Profile Credit’s Food Industry Credit Bureau

Acquisition Expands the Breadth of Small Business Insights Equifax Can Provide in Canada and Worldwide     Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today announced the acquisition of The Food Industry Credit Bureau,…

Canada, Taiwan to begin formal talks to spur foreign investments

Canada and Taiwan on Tuesday agreed to start formal negotiations for a deal to encourage two-way foreign investments and deepen their Indo-Pacific partnership in talks that are likely to irk…

U.S. agriculture exports top $200 billion in 2022 as China grabs record share

The United States’ exports of agricultural and related products hit record levels by value in 2022, though higher prices played a big role as volumes across some major items like…

Industry Challenges Shaping Canada’s Restaurant and Foodservice Industry in 2023

RC Show shares food & beverage trends, industry challenges and the solutions shaping our dining experiences going forward    Even though we’d like to position the pandemic in our rearview…

Real and fake meat share problems

Pain in the fake meat market is starting to spread to the real one  by Sharon Lam – Reuters Shares in Tyson Foods fell nearly 6% in morning trade after…

U.S. farmers plan to go ‘heavy on corn’ in 2023

U.S. farmers are planning to boost corn acreage in 2023, eyeing lower prices of fertilizer needed to grow the crop and hoping for a bumper crop after a late season…

A closer look at the US and Canada fight over dairy

The United States on Tuesday said it was seeking a second trade dispute settlement panel over Canada’s dairy import quotas, accusing Canada of not meeting obligations to open its market…

Canada egg supply is stable, but at what price

Canada’s egg industry appears to be quietly sidestepping widespread shortages and wildly spiking prices affecting other countries, and some say supply management is to thank  by Brett Bundale – Canadian…

Our January 2025 Issue

In our January 2025 issue we dive into the Smithfield files IPO, Global Red Meat Market trends, Solar Energy and Agricultural activities, Brazil adopting beef traceability, Meat Processing equipment, Rising agriculture crime, Canadian Ag investing, the Meat Institute's new COO, and much more!