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US tariffs could seriously disrupt $6.1 billion EU exports of packaging and food processing machinery

The US administration announced tariffs on all imports, which included a notable 20% tariff on exports from the European Union (EU) to the US      This decision followed the…

China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American bullying

China’s ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American “bullying,” suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washington from…

China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments

China canceled 12,000 metric tons of United States pork shipments amid a high-stakes trade standoff between the superpowers    by TFilip Timotija – The Hill China, one of the biggest…

Tariff Uncertainty having minimal impact on live hog prices

A Senior Risk Management Analyst with HAMS Marketing Services says the uncertainty created by the Trump administration’s on again off again tariff war has had a minimal impact on live…

Maritime provinces knock down trade barriers

New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador are the latest provinces to pledge to work together and knock down trade barriers as Canada faces economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump…

Chinese tariffs hitting nearly one in four Canadian agri-businesses

The vast majority of Canadian agri-businesses (88%) say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due to rising trade tensions, finds new data by…

MHM Automation brings cutting-edge handling and freezing solutions to IFFA

MHM Automation will showcase its latest advances in materials handling, chilling and freezing solutions at IFFA 2025, highlighting innovations aimed squarely at boosting efficiency and safety for meat processors  …

Farmers drive change this Earth Day by recycling on the farm

This Earth Day, on April 22, Cleanfarms shines a light on the vital role Canadian farmers play – their innovative spirit and deep-rooted dedication are key to environmental stewardship in…

Bird flu feared as a possible pandemic that poses growing risk as the pathogen spreads

Bird flu has been circling the globe for decades but the discovery in 2024 that the deadly pathogen had jumped from a wild bird to a cow came as a…

The wakeup call for Canadian Agriculture

The Trump threats against Canada are a wakeup call for the federal and provincial governments on the agricultural front, which has not received the attention it should have for far…

Proposed amendments to the pullet and laying hen Code of Practice released for public comment

The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and Egg Farmers of Canada are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period for the proposed amendments to the Code of…

CMC Urges Federal Action as Chinese Tariffs Threaten Industry Stability

The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is calling on the Government of Canada and all federal party leaders to take urgent and meaningful action in support of the country’s meat industry,…

Canadian farmers feel caught in the China trade dispute

A partner with Polar Pork says, once again, Canada’s farmers are taking the hit for federal trade policies that have nothing to do with agriculture   By Bruce Cochrane – Farmscape.ca…

Food Banks Canada and Egg Farmers of Canada Celebrate 25 Years of Giving

Food bank clients across the country have had access to fresh, nutritious eggs for the past quarter century, thanks to a long-standing partnership between Egg Farmers of Canada and Food…

8.7 million birds dead leaves B.C. farmers to assess avian flu toll and worry about what’s next

Scientists say spring migration of wild birds brings new challenges, B.C. most affected by ongoing outbreak  by Brieanna Charlebois – The Canadian Press There is a window of relief for…

MNP reports on Cyber Security on the farm

Canadian farmers are at crossroads as cutting-edge technology embraces precision farming, automation, connected supplychains, and operations that are becoming more efficient andproductive than ever before   A Special Report Yet, these innovations…

Tariffs on Canadian goods having a ‘devastating effect,’ U.S. farmers say

American farmers say U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods are having a “devastating effect” on the local agriculture sector south of the border.  by Lauren Scott – CBC News U.S. President…

Ottawa announces countermeasures to U.S. tariffs

Canada must respond to the United States’ unwarranted and unjustified tariffs that will fundamentally change the international trading system Canada Newswire While some important elements of the Canada U.S. trade relationship…

U.S. senate rebukes tariffs on Canadian imports

The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare rebuke to the president just hours after he…

Report Warns US Tariffs Will Drive Up Food Prices and Increase Food Insecurity in Canada

A new report by Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, reveals how additional proposed US tariffs will impact Canada’s food supply chain  Canada Newswire The report, The Cost of…

Our May 2025 Issue

In our May 2025, CCA Congratulates Canada’s new PM, Smithfield Foods and the Chinese implication, Food and Beverage faces mixed 2025 outlook, Olymel’s new product launch, WBC Paris 2025 competition, Thermal Trace’s wireless temperature monitoring system, Trade disruptions on the agriculture sector, and much more!