Industry

The Meat Institute today announced industry veteran Nicole Johnson-Hoffman was hired to be Chief Operating Officer   “Nicole Johnson-Hoffman brings a wide breadth of experience in the regulatory, legal, and…

Researchers with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are using radio-frequency identification technology to track the feeding behavior of pigs to provide an early warning of disease by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca Researchers with…

The Swine Health Information Center is calling for research proposals aimed at addressing H5N1 avian influenza in the U.S. swine herd by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca In March USDA confirmed the first…

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, where infections in dairy cows are increasing and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. The…

The Swine Health Information Center is advising livestock producers to be aware of the presence of New World screwworm in Mexico by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca  Following the report from Guatemala in…

Food Producers of Canada (FPC) is very pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Québec based Boudeweel Public Affairs (BPA)   Starting in January 2025, FPC and BPA will partner…

A trade deficit occurs when the dollar value of a country’s imports is more than its exports by Christopher Reynolds – The Canadian Press  On the global stage, countries export some…

The United States reported its first severe human case of bird flu on Wednesday, involving a Louisiana resident, as California declared a state of emergency to address the escalating outbreak…

Researchers collaborate with Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef to help consumers make informed choices by Riley Brandt – University of Calgary With consumers increasingly mindful of their food choices, labels such…

As Donald Trump’s inauguration looms, Canada’s agriculture industry is waiting with bated breath to see whether the sweeping tariffs he’s threatened will come to pass by Rosa Saba – The Canadian…

He has manned the McDonald’s drive-thru, served Big Macs in the White House and peddled Trump Steaks on cable TV. But even a red-meat loving president like Donald Trump won’t be able…

When it comes to trade, Saskatchewan’s pork sector is anxious to see the excellent trading relationship between Canada and the U.S. continue  Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca With the renegotiation of…

The fifth annual Farm Transition Appreciation Day (FTADay) will take place on Thursday January 9, 2025 by Global Newswire Farm Transition Appreciation Day was created to encourage and celebrate the progress…

Researchers say a Canadian family of four can expect to spend $16,833.67 on food in 2025, a more than $800 increase by The Canadian Press Food prices in Canada will likely…

With the support of the provincial government, Ontario’s leading agritourism association is taking giant steps to grow the sector across Ontario   Agritourism Ontario (formerly Farm Fresh Ontario) is heading into…

A&W is proud to support 987 non-profit organizations nationwide through meal donations, reaffirming their commitment to combat food insecurity and reduce waste in their communities.   A&W Canada is proud…

Advancements in food production technologies provide meaningful opportunities to improve the resilience of Canada’s food system, offering people a greater diversity of food sources and building on Canada’s position as…

The cost of ground beef, steak and roasts has continued to rise this year, reaching historic levels on grocery store shelves by Kyle Bakx – CBC News Retail beef prices…

The Meat Institute is offering special programming featuring key industry topics including sustainability, Listeria control, packaging, automation, artificial intelligence and more at the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)…

At least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef, federal health officials…