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Canada’s Agriculture Day 2023

Canada’s Agriculture Day is a day to recognize the work of all those who help produce the food that Canadians and people around the world eat     Newswire “This…

Government of Canada invests in the agriculture and agri-food sector to address labour demands

Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector continues to be among the sectors most affected by the pandemic, which caused plant closures, market fluctuations and supply chain delays     Newswire The…

Temple Grandin to receive CSU’s Founders Day Medal

Temple Grandin, Colorado State University’s renowned animal behaviorist and autism advocate, received the 2023 Founders Day Medal, a top university honor launched in 2010 to commemorate CSU’s birthday on Feb.…

SHIC Calls for Pork Sector Input on Its 2023 Plan of Work

The Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork sector stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the organization’s 2023 plan of work    by Bruce Cochrane…

What we know about Avian Flu and the human risk

Over the last few months, Canadians have been hearing about the spread of H5N1 avian flu as it takes an enormous toll on poultry farms across the country    by…

After spy balloon, can China, the U.S. and Canada talk again?

When U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this month called off his trip to Beijing, he chose his words carefully    Reuters China’s launch of a spy balloon on a…

Food Inflation dips into Super Bowl spreads

As food prices stay hot, the chicken wings, pizza, party subs and snacks for your Super Bowl spread will come with a heftier price tag this year, whether you’re ordering…

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Applauds Government Industry Partnership

Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Minister is applauding a cooperative government industry partnership that’s helping prepare for the trade disruptions that could occur as a result of a foreign animal disease incursion  …

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…

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!