What do honey, olive oil, and organic food have in common? They’re high on the list of food fraud cases in Canada. Food fraud, defined as mislabeling and misrepresentation of food products to deceive consumers or create unfair competition, may cost the global food industry between $10 and $15 billion per year, affecting about 10%… Read More
Just one day after investing millions into the Canadian beef sector, Agriculture and Agri-food Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau announced millions will flow towards the grain and oilseed sector. At a farm near Airdrie, Alta., Bibeau announced more than $13 million will be used for various projects that will “help to strengthen, diversify and grow Canada’s grains… Read More
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau this week announced an over $8 million contribution to the Canadian beef industry. “Our Government is proud to be working with industry to ensure Canada’s beef sector remains a strong driver of our nation’s prosperity and continues creating good jobs for our middle class,” says Bibeau. “This investment… Read More
Grain Farmers of Ontario has announced a year-long project to expand Ontario grain and oilseed exports to the European Union. The project is funded in part by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The increased focus on the region stems from the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union (EU),… Read More
Canadians waste more than 11 million metric tonnes of food every year — worth nearly $50 billion. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau highlighted a $26.3 million program recently launched through the Food Policy for Canada to reduce food waste. “Food loss and waste is an important issue – one that, if addressed, would… Read More
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food along with the Minister of International Trade Diversification met with leaders of various Canadian pork and meat organizations earlier this week to discuss the latest in trade woes with China. “We are working closely with farmers, industry, provinces and exporters to restore market access to China as quickly as… Read More
The Barley Council of Canada has announced it will be realigning its services and operations to collaborate with Cereals Canada, the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC), and the Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute (BMBRI). “Over the past few months, we have engaged in a comprehensive review of the roles and responsibilities of our… Read More
Approaching two years since fumigation requirements were slapped on Canadian pulse imports following several years of being exempt, Canada and other export countries have been granted an extended reprieve. Announced July 2, the Government of India has extended “relaxation” of fumigation requirements to the end of 2019. Canada had long been exempt from the fumigation requirement,… Read More
Just over a year ago, the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) and Cereals Canada started to think about the possibility of a merger, and last week they finally made the formal decision. In a release sent out by the two organizations, Cigi and Cereals Canada says the move capitalizes on “the benefits and synergies that… Read More
First introduced to Canada in the 1980s as a diversification option, wild hog populations outside of farmed production have been steadily climbing. Wild hogs that escaped from farms or were released from enclosures when businesses shut down have done very well in Saskatchewan — so well that it’s estimated descendants of those original hogs now… Read More
When a shipment of pork arrived in China testing positive for the feed additive ractopamine, the Canadian Pork Council saw it as a red flag. “We have a ractopamine-free certification program that involves basically the producer’s decision not to use it, and then a whole process to ensure that the animals do not come in… Read More
With no ambassador on the ground in China, and no face-to-face meeting scheduled between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese President Xi Jinping, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel of the latest round of trade suspensions. “Wringing hands and begging Trump to intervene are not a good Plan… Read More
Former Agriculture and Agri-food Minister Lawrence MacAulay was on hand to announce $1.5 million from the federal government to go towards Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C). The money comes from two programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). “Agriculture in the Classroom helps raise awareness and educate young Canadians on the role of our… Read More
The first project within the protein supercluster was announced on Wednesday. Protein Industries Canada has committed $4 million into the project with industry partners backing it with another $4 million. The project will be led by Calgary-based Botaneco — which researches and produces new lipid and protein products to sell for higher values and open… Read More
Less than one day after the news broke that Canadian meat exports to China were to be halted immediately, Minister of International Trade Diversification Jim Carr confirms the certificates were in fact inauthentic and that, “somebody is trying to use the Canadian brand to move product into the Chinese market.” China halts pork and beef… Read More