Food Safety

Minister MacAulay Concludes Successful Agricultural Mission to China

Advancing market access opportunities in China for our farmers, processors and exporters is key to the continued growth of the Canadian economy, and to achieving the Government of Canada’s target…

Burning of the Brand Kicks off Canada’s Largest Livestock Show in Regina

The 48th annual Canadian Western Agribition has officially kicked off in Regina, a show that draws thousands of people from across the globe By Jonathan Guignard – Global News Canadian…

China Warns of Spreading Swine Fever Crisis. But Will the Pork Reach Canada?

China is struggling to control the rapid spread of African swine fever among its pigs, which is becoming a massive blow to the world’s top pork producer. The country produces…

Canadian Western Agribition opens Monday

One of the world’s largest livestock shows opens today at Evraz Place in Regina. The Agribition is one of the most regarded livestock events in North America and typically features…

Canadian Pork Excellence Speaks Directly to Consumers

The Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council says Canada’s new food safety and animal care assurance program speaks directly to what consumers are looking for By Bruce Cochrane –…

NSF International Announces 2018 Canadian Food Safety Recognition Award Winners

NSF International, a global public health organization, announces the winners of the NSF International 2018 Food Safety Recognition Awards. The awards recognize Canadian food and beverage companies and individuals that…

Prudent Use and Safety Key Considerations when Using Veterinary Drugs

A Manitoba based swine veterinarian suggests the main considerations to keep in mind when using veterinary drugs are prudent use, food safety and worker safety by Bruce Cochrane – FarmScape…

Beretta Farms Goes Home

Beretta Farms is thrilled to announce that its head office is moving back to the farm. The company’s headquarters will now operate out of the rural property located just outside…

Canada Pushing Back Against U.S. Attempts to Change Text of USMCA Deal

Canada is pushing back against U.S. attempts to change the text of their September trade pact and the issue may have to be referred to ministers to settle, a Canadian…

African Swine Fever Could Roil Global Pork Market

Outbreaks of a highly contagious swine disease could roil pork shipments worldwide next year, Smithfield Foods chief executive officer said on Friday, further reordering the global flow of farm goods…

Food Delivery Apps a Double-Edged Sword for Canadian Restaurants Looking to Grow Business

Ask chef Mollie J Jacques about her experience with delivery apps such as Uber Eats, and she’ll recall the numerous times staff at the Toronto pizza place where she worked…

Minister MacAulay leads Canadian Delegation at the China International Import Expo

Canada and China have a longstanding partnership and our commercial relations continue to grow. Canada is diversifying into fast-growing Asian markets to open up new opportunities for a wide range…

New Study finds 6.4 Million Canadians Limit the Meat They Eat

With World Vegan Day on November 1, Dalhousie University is today releasing preliminary findings of a key study looking at Canadians’ attitudes toward plant-based protein alternatives “More and more Canadians…

Cargill Develops Robotic Cattle Driver to Improve Animal Welfare and Employee Safety

Cargill has developed an industry-first robotic cattle driver aimed at improving animal welfare and employee safety The robots are designed to move cattle from pens to the harvest area, reducing…

Canadian Producers Weathering Market Volatility

A Farm Credit Canada report on trade indicates Canadian agricultural producers doing a good job dealing with market volatility by Bruce Cochrane – FarmScape Online A just released Farm Credit…

CPTPP to Come Into Force in 2018 as Australia Becomes Sixth to Ratify

In yet another significant development for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Australia today deposited its notification to the CPTPP Secretariat in New Zealand becoming the sixth…

Government of Canada Announces New Working Group For Poultry and Egg Sectors

Canadian farmers and food businesses are vital to Canada’s prosperity, creating good jobs, growing the middle class, supporting rural communities, and bringing high-quality products to the tables of Canadian consumers…

U.S.- Canada Trade War Means More Market Share But Smaller Profits for Canadian Farmers

The United States’ trade wars have allowed Canada’s agriculture industry to pump up sales of soybeans and wheat to China, and pork to Mexico By Rod Nickel – Reuters But…

Senate Votes to Implement CPTPP, Putting Canada in Line to Ratify Early

Canada has cleared the last legislative hurdle involved in implementing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade deal, paving the way for Canada to be among the…

Heartbreaking Drought Forces Alberta Ranchers to Cull Herds

A scorching drought in Canada’s heartland that made grass worthless for feed is causing farmers to consider culling as much as 20 per cent of the national cattle herd before…

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!