Finance

CHARLEBOIS: Why Trump’s food tariff reversal is quietly great for Canada

After months of insisting tariffs had nothing to do with rising grocery prices, U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course this week, rolling back duties on more than 200 food-related…

Canadian agri-food leaders in Washington to champion North American competitiveness ahead of USMCA review 

Canada’s leading agri-food exporters are in Washington, D.C., this week, meeting with U.S. lawmakers to underscore how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/CUSMA) drives jobs, growth, and food security across North…

Industry, government, and labour meet to advance the future of decent work in the agrifood sector

Leading representatives from labour, industry and government in the agrifood sector in Canada met in Toronto to build upon the model of social dialogue recommended in the International Labour Organization’s…

Cull completed at B.C. ostrich farm

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Friday that it has culled the ostrich population on a farm in Edgewood, B.C    CBC News The announcement came a day after…

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating U.S. beef prices and calls for investigation

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday accused foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and asked the U.S. Department of Justice to open an…

CFIB report: CFIA burden rising for small businesses

A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) finds that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been adding costs, regulatory burden and significant stress onto small…

Meat Institute Issues Statement on Beef Processing Sector DOJ Investigation

The Meat Institute released the following statement on President Trump’s call for a Department of Justice investigation into the beef processing sector      Despite high consumer prices for beef,…

Minister MacDonald concludes first mission to China

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to China this past week to engage with senior government officials, and to meet with key Chinese and Canadian industry…

Meat & Poultry Ontario Announces Winners of Ontario’s Ultimate Burger Competition

 Meat & Poultry Ontario (MPO) revealed the champions of its Ontario’s Ultimate Burger Competition, on Saturday, October 25, at the bi-annual Meating Place Conference in Blue Mountain      This…

How McDonald’s quietly became one of Canadian farmers’ biggest allies

As the sun rises above the hills, Canadian farmer Stephen Hughes daily routine is shaped by a deep connection with the land, animals and deep-rooted Canadian agricultural heritage.     by…

Beyond Meat Joins the Bizarre World of Meme Stocks

A week ago, Beyond Meat stock closed at 52 cents. That was an all-time low, and a deserved valuation    by Vince Martin – Food Institute Beyond Meat’s financial results…

Carney visits Asia to forge new alliances and reduce US dependence

Prime Minister Carney embarks on his first official visit to Asia in an attempt to deepen trade and security to lessen its overwhelming dependence on the U.S. and redefine its…

Dylan Miedema of Townsend Butchers Inc. Crowned Ontario’sFinest Butcher for 2025

After an intense and highly anticipated competition, Dylan Miedema was crowned Ontario’s Finest Butcher for 2025     The grand finale, part of the bi-annual Meating Place Conference, was held…

New Research Shows Rising Pro-Canada Sentiment Boosting Confidence in Canada’s Food System

The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity has released its annual Public Trust Research, showing Canadians have renewed optimism and growing confidence in Canada’s food system. But trust, while rising, remains…

FCC Report: How beef-on-dairy is changing Canada’s beef supply

By their nature, the dairy and beef sectors have always been intertwined to some extent but that relationship, however, is changing as more calves of dairy cows breed with beef…

Canadian Beef Producers Request Termination of the Canada-UK Continuity Agreement

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) calls for the Government of Canada to initiate the termination of the Canada-UK Continuity Agreement, following the tabling of the UK Accession to the Comprehensive…

CHARLEBOIS: Trump’s beef with prices and why Canada could get burned

Despite being a major beef-producing nation, Canada consistently pays more than the United States   by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois – Toronto Sun U.S. President Donald Trump promised Americans cheaper steaks…

Partner with Polar Pork Calls on Ottawa to Avoid Harming Strong Canada U.S. Trade Relationship

A partner with Polar Pork suggests, as the renegotiation of the Canada U.S. Mexico Agreement gets underway its important for the Government of Canada to avoid harming what’s been a…

US ranchers oppose Trump importing more Argentine beef

President Trump’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers   The Canadian Press These are the same…

Canada and Mexico Strengthen Agri-food Cooperation under the 2025–2028 Action Plan

Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald and Mexico Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué, met to strengthen cooperation and trade ties between the two countries  …

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!