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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…

Tips for finding cheaper protein in the meat aisle

Widespread inflation has led to some eye-popping meat prices, but dietitians say there are budget-friendly ways to get enough protein  by Ian Bickis – Canadian Press Saving money on these…

Case of mad cow disease in Netherlands is old age variant

A case of mad cow disease discovered on a farm in the Netherlands is the old age variant that is not dangerous to public health, the agriculture ministry said  by…

U.S. seeks new dispute panel over Canadian dairy imports

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

New CPC Chair Outlines Key Issues

The new Chair of the Canadian Pork Council says priorities moving forward include strengthening the economic sustainability of the sector, addressing animal disease and developing programs to help producers deal…

Meat Industry hall of fame honours NAMI leaders

The Meat Industry Hall of Fame inducted the 2022 class of meat industry leaders and philanthropists which includes key leaders of the North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute)   “The…

Meat Industry Veteran Bill Rupp Joins Bion’s Board of Directors

Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a developer of advanced livestock waste treatment technology and premium sustainable beef, announced today that Bill Rupp will join Bion’s Board of Directors,…

From ashes to fly larvae, new ideas aim to revive farm soil

As extreme weather and human activity degrade the world’s arable land, scientists and developers are looking at new and largely unproven methods to save soil for agriculture by Rod Nickel…

FBN Partners with Boveta Nutrition to Launch Proprietary Feeding System for Beef Cattle to Reduce Feeding Costs in the Beef Industry

FBN Livestock and Boveta Nutrition have partnered to deliver a proprietary feeding system for beef cattle that improves feed efficiency and carcass yield while reducing methane gas emissions and wet waste Newswire…

Greece detects African swine fever in a wild boar

Greece has detected African swine fever in a wild boar in the north of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said  Reuters The disease, harmless to humans…

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!