Trade

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  …

Manitoba PM bids Carney to drop EV tariff to help canola and pork

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking the prime minister to scrap Canada’s 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in return for China lifting its tariffs on Canadian canola…

CFIA adds measures to cut agricultural red tape

The Government of Canada is committed to taking decisive action to strengthen Canada’s economy and global competitiveness   Newswire.ca The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is delivering on this commitment…

Prairie Charolais producer joins CCA in Ottawa

Andre Steppler of Steppler Farms Ltd, owner of the largest registered purebred Charolais herd in Manitoba,  recently joined Manitoba Beef Producers and colleagues from across Canada in Ottawa   Harry…

FCC Report: Trade disruptions stifle growth for Canadian food and beverage manufacturers

The Canadian food and beverage manufacturing sector has faced slower-than-expected growth in the first half of 2025, with sales and margins experiencing pressure given the challenging trade and economic environment…

No deal to end U.S. tariffs yet

Prime Minister Mark Carney returns to Ottawa today without any deals to remove U.S. tariffs from Canadian goods, but he is leaving two of his key ministers behind to keep…

Pork Producer Input Being Used to Direct Creation of National Swine Health Strategy

The facilitator of a U.S. pork industry led effort to create a national swine health strategy says the level of producer involvement in the effort has been energising   by…

Ontario Investing $41 Million in Agricultural Research Infrastructure

The Ontario government is investing over $41 million over the next four years to build and revitalize Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO) infrastructure    As part of the government’s…

Our October 2025 Issue

In our October 2025 issue, No deal on U.S. tariffs yet, Canadian livestock ahead, Trade disruptions, Ontario investing in Ag research, the future of agriculture, World steak challenge 2025, and much more!