Industry

Canada aims to protect cattle industry as U.S. avian flu outbreak spreads

As an outbreak of avian influenza in dairy herds south of the border continues to spread, and the first human fatality reported, Canadian officials say they are doing everything they…

Meat Sector Calls on Government to Reverse Course to Keep Food Prices Affordable and Help Save Rural Canada’s Economy

Recent changes to foreign worker rules from the Government of Canada are having a disproportionate impact on the rural Canadian economy, and the national organizations representing the Canadian meat industry…

CHARLEBOIS: Beef on the brink: Labour strikes expose cracks in Canada’s meat processing industry

Nearly 1,000 Cargill workers in Guelph are on strike, marking the end of its first week. The Guelph plant is one of the largest beef processing facilities in the country…

Meat product manufacturing: 2024 FCC Food and Beverage Report

The following information is from the 2024 FCC Food and Beverage Report, which highlights the opportunities and challenges for Canadian food manufacturers by sector. To get the big picture read…

Cattle rustling comes to Quebec as police investigate suspected theft of entire herd

Jonathan Fortin woke up Friday morning to check on his herd of Black Angus cattle, only to find his field was empty      by Morgan Lowrie – CBC News…

Turkey Farmers’ Make Birdies Count Challenge Swings into Year Two

This June, Think Turkey is back for another round as Official Partner of Golf Canada at this year’s RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open!       As part…

duBreton expresses concerns about conclusions of report on Pork Industry in Quebec

A report commissioned by the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, and carried out by Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton was recently released      by Chandler James – DeliMarket…

Cattle producers ‘very concerned’ with ongoing strike at Cargill Dunlop facility 

Beef Farmers of Ontario are expressing their concerns with the ongoing strike at Cargill’s Dunlop facility in Guelph, Ont     by Colten Wiens – CTV News “It’s certainly not…

ThroughPut.AI and Inteligistics Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Agriculture 

 ThroughPut Inc., the industrial AI supply chain Decision Intelligence pioneer, and Inteligistics, the leading digital visibility solutions provider for perishable supply chains, announced a strategic technology alliance to accelerate profitability…

Spread of African Swine Fever Continues in Multiple Regions

The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center says ongoing spread of African Swine Fever remains the main challenge facing the global pork sector    by Bruce Cochrane –…

US, European nations consider vaccinating workers exposed to bird flu

The United States and Europe are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines that could be used to protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians and lab…

UK Urges Canada to Ratify Its Entry Into Pacific Trade Pact

A British trade official called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to ratify the UK’s entry into a Pacific trade deal by the end of the year, despite opposition from…

Innovative App “Too Good To Go” that rescued 4.2 Million Meals in Canada Since 2022 plans for expansion

Too Good To Go is changing the way food businesses handle its extra food products by offering surprise bags at a discounted price to consumers     Since opening in…

Nearly $10 million to help pork industry prevent possible ASF outbreak

The Government of Canada is protecting the resilience of Canada’s rural communities and the Canadian pork sector by supporting prevention and preparedness measures for African swine fever (ASF)    …

Farmers Encouraged to Take Steps to Minimise Exposure of Farm Animals to Migrating Birds

A veterinary pathologist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is encouraging farmers to take steps to minimize the potential exposure of farm animals to migrating birds     by…

American, Mexican, and Canadian Cattle Producers Sign Joint Statement and Send Letter Raising Brazilian Beef Concerns

On May 15th, leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG), and Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) signed a joint statement to continue advocating for…

Farm Management Canada joins forces with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and BC Agriculture Council for the 2024 Agricultural Excellence Conference

Farm Management Canada (FMC-GAC) is delighted to welcome the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) as co-hosts of the esteemed Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx) taking place…

Introducing the Revolutionary Handtmann ConPro Sachet System 

The Handtmann ConPro Sachet System is a groundbreaking technology that offers a sustainable and innovative packaging solution for a wide range of food products     This sustainable and innovative…

CFIA grants Paraguayan beef entry into Canadian market

Canada’s Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) greenlighted the entry of Paraguayan meat into their market with nine packing plants already authorized to start shipments by  Reuters       Paraguayan President…

US to provide nearly $200 million to contain bird flu spread on dairy farms

The Biden administration said on Friday it will provide nearly $200 million to fight the spread of avian flu among dairy cows, in the government’s latest bid to contain outbreaks…

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!