Meat industry news
2024-04-23
Food Processing Development Centre celebrating 40 years
“In 1984, the Food Processing Development Centre (FPDC) opened for business as a 2,800 square metre facility and this year we’re celebrating 40 years helping agri-food businesses develop and bring... Read more
2024-04-23
Another year of guaranteed financial return for CRSB Certified beef producers from Cargill, its supply chain partners and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) has once again partnered with Cargill and its customers – Centennial Food Solutions, Gordon Food Service, Intercity Packers, MacGregors Meat &... Read more
2024-04-22
AGCO supervisor Kimberly Savageau wins 2024 women MAKE award
Kimberly Savageau receives the 2024 Women MAKE Award for her leadership at AGCO, inspiring inclusion and excellence in manufacturing careers. Read more
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2024-04-22
New study highlights sustainability of Ontario fruits and vegetables
Guelph ON, – A new study shows that over the last two decades, Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers have been widely adopting a range of practices that support sustainable local food production. Read more
2024-04-19
Canadian innovation taking plant-protein nutrition to new heights
Today, Protein Industries Canada held a tasting and networking event to celebrate the launch of its latest project announcement: A collaborative effort to de-risk, scale and expand Wamame Foods’ new... Read more
2024-04-19
Saskatchewan invests in agricultural equipment manufacturing mobile skills lab
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a $300,000 investment into Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) to create a mobile, virtual-reality skills lab. Read more
2024-04-19
A partnership between Schippers Canada and Farmers Depot now resulting in lower prices for Canadian livestock producers.
CAMBRIDGE, ON - A partnership made between Schippers Canada and Farmers Depot in 2023, is now resulting in reduced costs which are being passed onto livestock producers through lower retail prices.... Read more
2024-04-18
New USDA initiative to widen access to healthy foods
USDA and Reinvestment Fund join forces to bring healthy, affordable food to underserved communities through innovative financing. Read more
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2024-04-18
Mobile skills lab to promote ag manufacturing
A mobile skills lab will travel around Saskatchewan to promote careers in agriculture manufacturing. Read more
2024-04-17
USDA Partners With Reinvestment Fund to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is partnering with Reinvestment Fund to help organizations strengthen local food financing... Read more
2024-04-16
Canada Innovates with High-Protein Plant-Based Foods
Canadian companies collaborate to launch a high-protein plant-based food line, targeting athletes and health-conscious consumers worldwide. Read more
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2024-04-16
Mexico Is Right to Reject GMO Tortillas
Mexico is seeking to make a bold move, prohibiting the use of GMO corn in tortillas and other traditional corn-based foods. Read more