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Bank of Canada hikes interest rates, as soaring inflation squeezes workers’ incomes

The Bank of Canada hiked its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percent as workers push for compensatory wage increases and the restoration of cost-of-living escalator (COLA) clauses    by George…

Feed Mill connection to PDCoV outbreak examined

The Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork producers to question their feed suppliers about biosecurity protocols and sources of feed ingredients    by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca As part of…

Bird flu raising prices for eggs worldwide as Ukraine war disrupts shipments

Severe outbreaks of bird flu in the United States and France are tightening global egg supplies and raising prices for the food staple as the war in Ukraine disrupts shipments to Europe and the Middle East    by Tom Polansek &…

Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector applauds the government for investments in labour in Budget 2022

For four months, the coalition of leading Canadian food and beverage manufacturing associations has been advocating for an Emergency Foreign Work Program, to secure relief for the sectors debilitating labour…

NAMI Calls On Governor Abbott to Cease Unnecessary Truck Inspections at U.S.-Mexico Border

The Meat Institute today is joining Democrats and Republicans in calling for Texas Governor Greg Abbott to cease the unnecessary truck inspections along the U.S.-Mexico border     Such inspections…

OMAFRA announces new funding agreement with Farm & Food Care Ontario

The Honourable Lisa Thompson attends conference to make $547,200 announcement     Speaking to a hybrid audience of attendees at the Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO) annual conference on…

CCA releases commentary on the 2022 Budget

In a press release sent out by CCA late last week, they comment on budgetary highlights such as supply chain resiliency investments, climate smart agriculture, labour, and rural infrastructure  …

Over 13 million poultry birds culled in France due to bird flu

More than 13 million poultry birds have been culled in France since the end of November, an official at the agriculture ministry told Reuters on Monday, as France’s worst bird-flu…

Food, farming and forestry must be transformed to curb global warming, UN says

Protecting forests, changing diets, and altering farming methods could contribute around a quarter of the greenhouse gas cuts needed to avert the worst impacts of climate change, according to the…

EU plans to counter Russia with food diplomacy in North Africa and Balkans

The EU aims to address rising wheat and fertilizer prices and expected shortages in the Balkans, North Africa and the Middle East with “food diplomacy” to counter Russia’s narrative on…

California’s proposition 12 raises international concerns

The President of Minnesota Pork Producers warns California’s Proposition 12 will have an impact on pork production practices not only throughout the United States but also in Canada   by…

IFFA 2022 Update: A look into the smart future of meat and protein processing

Shortage of skilled workers, product diversity and consumer behavior that is difficult to assess – the meat and protein industry is facing major challenges      It is therefore all…

Manure supplies run short as fertilizer prices soar

For nearly two decades, Abe Sandquist has used every marketing tool he can think of to sell the back end of a cow. Poop, after all, needs to go somewhere.…

Japanese Encephalitis outbreak in Australia causes world wide concern

An expanding outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Australia is generating worldwide concern  by Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca   Japanese encephalitis, a viral zoonotic disease that is spread by mosquitoes, can…

Canadian farmers and ranchers are planning the future with less carbon – and making it work

Launcher John Cross is frank about what climate change predictions mean for his family. “My children can’t live a better life than I do.”  by Monica Kidd – Eminetracanada.com  …

Restaurants Canada Launches Metaverse Marketplace to Revive the Foodservice Industry

Powered by Nextech AR technology, 365 Marketplace connects buyers and sellers to do business while hosting international trends, insights and events     The voice of the Canada’s foodservice and…

Restaurants Canada Announces New Chair of the Board

With over 25 years of industry experience, Mike Yasinksi looks to lead the Board of Directors on its revival journey     Restaurants Canada, the not-for-profit foodservice association representing over…

Ninja raises $2.5 million to expand grocery delivery service in Canada

Commercializing the first 10-minute grocery and essentials delivery service in Canada, Ninja has raised $2.8 million from Lachy Groom, Flexport and Contrary Capital to further accelerate its growth    …

U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenges to California’s animal caging bill – Prop 12

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge by two national farming groups to California’s Proposition 12, a Health & Safety Code amendment that bans the sale…

Restaurants Canada Calls On Canadian Consumers and Businesses to Get Back to the Moments They’ve Missed with a #DineInDoOver

Foodservice industry association rallies Canadians to dine-in at local restaurants and re-do the celebrations and milestones considered lost due to pandemic restrictions and closures Restaurants Canada   This April, Canada’s…

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!