Industry

Trade with china booming amid U.S. tariff war while shipping volumes slip

The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. tariff war and despite tensions with Beijing, even as overall volumes slip  The Canadian Press In a…

Think Turkey Teams up with Canada’s Top Athletes

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  …

Stock Growers Gather for 112th AGM

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…

Soaring beef prices push summer staples out of reach for many Canadians

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…

Feds could save Canadians $5.4B in tax by permanently removing GST from all food

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…

FCC Capital announces $2 billion investment into agriculture and food innovation

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…

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…

Our November 2025 Issue

In our November 2025 issue, the DOJ beef sector investigation, McDonald’s becomes farmers big ally, Trump angers U.S. farmers, Canada Mexico agri-food deal, Ontario’s finest butcher, Beef perception shift, Global beef sustainability, and much more!