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Farmers Will Need More Support to Maximize The Rebound of the Agricultural Sector

Industry representatives and a federal opposition critic on agriculture issues say the government is missing an opportunity to use the agriculture and agri-food industry to drive Canada’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery…

Trudeau Skipping Trump Summit with Mexican President to Celebrate New NAFTA

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will not visit Washington with Mexico’s president this week to celebrate a new North American trade deal, his office said Monday, after Canada raised concerns…

Manitoba Pork Applauds Pork Sector PED Elimination Efforts

The Manager of Swine Health Programs with Manitoba Pork says the dramatic reduction in the number of PED cases identified this year compared to last is a testament to the…

China Downplays Potential New Swine Flu Pandemic

China played down the threat of a new swine flu strain with pandemic potential that researchers discovered in pigs, saying the study is “not representative.” Associated Press The deadly COVID-19…

Most restaurants Will Need Continued Government Support to Survive Canada’s Recovery From COVID-19

The majority of foodservice businesses across the country are still operating at a loss and could take at least a year to return to profitability, according to a new survey…

China Suspends Meat Imports From Various Origins Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

China has banned meat imports from various processing plants in several countries in the past month, a customs document showed, as the global coronavirus pandemic hit the world’s top meats…

D’Aoust Named Managing Director of Handtmann Canada Limited

Harald Suchanka, Managing Director of Handtmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, announced the appointment of Mr. Chris D’Aoust as the new Managing Director of its wholly owned subsidiary, Handtmann Canada…

USMCA Will Ensure Access to Critical Markets for Meat and Poultry

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) released the following statement on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) entry into force “The U.S. meat and poultry industry exports $5.5 billion…

Ontario Pork Farmers Treat Conestoga Meats Staff With Token of Appreciation

Front-line workers at the Conestoga Meats processing plant in Breslau, ON were treated to lunch on June 25 and 26 as a token of appreciation from Ontario’s pork farmers “Throughout…

CFA President Releases Statement on Farm Worker Deaths from COVID-19

Canadian Federation of Agriculture president, Mary Robinson, released a formal statement last week, acknowledging the impact the industry has felt over the deaths of three foreign workers due to the…

Scientists Move Closer to Creating Vaccine for Brachyspira

A greater understanding of how Brachyspira defends itself against the immune system of the pig is helping scientists in their efforts to create a vaccine that will help protect pigs…

Taste Canada Announces the 2020 Shortlist of Cookbooks Competing for Food Writing Awards

In a year where cookbooks have taken centre stage in the homes of Canadians across the country, it has never been more important to promote the incredible authors that share…

Manitoba Turkey Producers and Exceldor Cooperative Donate $10,000 Worth of Turkey to Food Banks

Manitoba Turkey Producers and Exceldor Cooperative have come together to donate $10,000 worth of turkey to the province’s South East Helping Hands food banks As the effects of the COVID-19…

Bibeau Speaks With European Union’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development

Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau today spoke with the European Union’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski Minister Bibeau and Commissioner Wojciechowski emphasized the strength of…

Coronavirus at Meat Plants Builds Demand for Mobile Butchers

With coronavirus outbreaks slowing North America’s meat plants, and more consumers seeking to buy meat directly from farmers, Canadian and U.S. governments face pressure to expand animal slaughter for public…

Mexico to Send Farmworkers to Canada After Reaching Safety Agreement

Mexico will resume sending temporary farmworkers to Canada after the two countries reached an agreement on improved safety protections for laborers on Canadian farms during the coronavirus pandemic Mexico said…

Messe Frankfurt and VNU Asia Pacific Join Forces to Launch New Meat and Food Processing Trade Show For South East Asian Market

In a strategic expansion into the growing food technology sector, Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd and VNU Asia Pacific, announce a partnership to jointly organise ‘Meat Pro Asia’,…

Sustainable Farming Group Pledges More Inclusive Policy on Juneteenth Anniversary

The board of directors and staff at Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT), which promotes the safe and humane production of meat, milk, and eggs, are witnessing a historic civil rights…

Canada and Ontario Support Beef and Hog Farmers During COVID-19

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million in emergency assistance for beef and hog farmers The funding will help cover the increased costs of feeding…

Vantage Foods Belleville Acquired By Nationally-Renowned Beef Company

One of Canada’s largest beef companies has taken over a food processing facility in Belleville JBS Canada, based out of Alberta, has recently acquired Vantage Foods, located in the city’s…

Our February 2025 Issue

In our February 2025 issue we look at, Dietary Guidelines including meat, AI at IFFA 2025, Trade challenges for the Canadian Beef Industry, Shifting Consumer Demand, Strengthening food security, Cattle Fax forecast, Eliminating internal food trade barriers, and much more!