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Vaccine makers prep bird flu shot for humans

Some of the world’s leading makers of flu vaccines say they could make hundreds of millions of bird flu shots for humans within months if a new strain of avian…

Canadian grocery giant rebounds from Sobeys cyberattack

Grocery giant Empire Company Ltd. said persistent inflation, changing customer habits due to higher costs and a cyberattack all weighed on its business in its third quarter, reporting net earnings…

With agrivoltaics ‘we don’t have to choose between solar power and producing food’

We need land for crops and to restore biodiversity, and land for renewable energy installations as the world weans itself off fossil fuels    by Angela Mehta – Reuters At the…

U.S. farm, food groups urge Congress to pass authority for new trade deals

More than 50 U.S. agriculture and food groups on Thursday urged Congress to approve new legislation enabling the United States to negotiate more free-trade agreements, arguing that without them American…

RC Show 2023 Releases Dynamic Speaker Lineup of Industry Voices

The foodservice and hospitality industry is facing a wide variety of challenges. From labour shortages to supply chain challenges, to looking for ways to reduce food waste, to continued debt…

Canadian dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

The cows on Lyuba Pastushok’s farm are like her “cheeky children,” she explained in Ukrainian as she walked among her growing herd, gently cooing to them and softly petting their…

China’s pig farms battle new surge in African swine fever

A surge in African swine fever infections in China is set to reduce hog output later this year, farm managers and analysts said this week, pushing up prices in the…

Could Avian Flu be the next pandemic?

Eight skunks found dead last month in Vancouver and nearby Richmond, B.C., have tested positive for avian flu. What does this all mean?    The B.C. government says it is the same…

LRQA cautions “Greenhushing” must not impact food supply sustainable action

LRQA, a leading global assurance partner, has warned that food and beverage organisations must not lose focus on their sustainability targets amid claims of ‘greenhushing’ expected to rise this year…

FCC REPORT:Canada’s farmland values continued to climb in 2022 

The average value of Canadian farmland increased by 12.8 per cent in 2022, amid strong farm income, elevated input prices and rising interest rates     The demand for farmland remained…

Biden’s long-awaited Canada visit to happen March 24th

U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Ottawa on March 23 to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Canadian soil, his first visit north of the border since taking…

Unusual Clinical Signs and Uncommon Organisms Highlight CWSHIN Fourth Quarter Report

The Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network is stepping up its focus on new or uncommon organisms and unusual clinical signs reported by swine practitioners    by Bruce Cochrane –…

Canada posts surprise January trade surplus of C$1.9 billion on export gains

Canada recorded an unexpected trade surplus of C$1.9 billion ($1.38 billion) in January, driven by broad-based gains in exports, while imports posted a smaller increase led by motor vehicles and…

“Product of USA” meat label proposed by Biden administration

Meat, poultry, or eggs labelled as a U.S. product must come from animals raised and slaughtered within the country under a rule proposed by the Biden administration on Monday, in…

18th Annual Power of Meat Report: Meat Purchases Rise Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, Consumers Look for Value

Americans are buying more fresh meat than before the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeking value in terms of price, convenience and better-for attributes in meat purchases, according to the 18th…

RC Show 2023 is Stirring Up 3 days of Business Building Content

Canada’s Leading hospitality and foodservice expo announces bar & beverage competition lineup, introduces industry-leading voices changing the bar scene, and much more      The bar and beverage scene in…

Food and Farming Champion Award Helps Connect Consumers with Agriculture

The Executive Director of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan says the Food and Farming Champion Award is an opportunity to draw attention to the good work being done to raise…

US to toughen water pollution rules for meat plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to update its water pollution rules for slaughterhouses for the first time in nearly 20 years, following a lawsuit from environmental groups arguing current…

Is B.C.’s 2023 budget a missed opportunity to address top industry concerns of rising business inflation costs and labour shortages

Restaurants Canada is pleased to see B.C.’s provincial budget includes no business income tax increases, but rather offers a number of measures to address affordability challenges for British Columbians  …

Mad cow case in Brazil dubbed ‘atypical’ after export bans applied

A confirmed case of mad cow disease in Brazil discovered last month is “atypical,” the agriculture ministry said on Thursday, adding it will work to lift beef export suspensions swiftly…

Our December 2024 Issue

In our December 2024 issue we look at the Indonesia Economic Partnership Agreement, Federal funding for the Cattle Industry’s Improvement initiatives, Ontario’s Agritourism Sector, Cargill cutting jobs, A&W tackling food waste, Consumer Trust over Climate Optics, the rising cost of doing business, and much more!