As the holiday season approaches, you may be stocking up on libations, goodies, groceries, and more. Well, this year, if you live in Ontario, the cream liquor you so admire for your coffee or over ice, will have the Dairy Farmers of Canada blue cow logo. Dairy Distillery, the creators of Vodkow Superior spirits made... Read More
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Back in June, the Canadian Plant Technology Agency reported some nefarious goings-on regarding Kazakhstani groups trying to acquire Canadian plant genetics. "What has happened is that Kazakhstan companies recognize the Canadian varieties as being leading genetics that would work in their country," says Lorne Hadley, executive director of Canadian Plant Technology Agency. "For the second... Read More
RealAgriculture is pleased to announce that we are now able to offer CCA CEU credits for The Agronomists! The Agronomists is an hour-long livestream event that airs every Monday night at 8pm E/6pm M on RealAgriculture's social media channels — YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch. It features host Shaun Haney in conversation with a rotating... Read More
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) has announced a new partnership that will focus on developing new plant-based protein products and ingredients destined for markets in Western Canada and Asia. The partnership between Mera Food Group, Mera Developments, and Benson Farms will use Western Canadian commodities to develop the products — such as oats, lentils, hemp, faba... Read More
The annual recommendation list of barley varieties is out for 2021, with some very familiar names and a few up-and-coming varieties, as well. The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) releases the list each year, identifying varieties that hold the most promise for producers in terms of selection and marketability based on current acceptance in... Read More
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Canadian hemp industry is pleased to see the industry continue to grow in 2020, says Keith Jones, board chair of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA). The CHTA's National Hemp Conference was recently held online November 12 and 13, with speakers and participants from around the world, including... Read More
Kraft Heinz has announced it will return to making ketchup in Canada by late summer 2021 at an existing Kraft facility in Quebec. The project is a joint investment between Kraft Heinz Canada and the Government of Quebec's business expansion program. Located near Montreal, updates to the Mont Royal facility are expected to allow for... Read More
According to the latest trade report from Farm Credit Canada (FCC), one of Canada's greatest opportunities for growth in global trade is in the food and beverage processing industry. “World population growth, higher purchasing power in emerging markets and new trade agreements are key factors in potentially creating more opportunities for Canada to increase exports,”... Read More
Three of Ontario's ministries (Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Health; and Labour, Training and Skills Development) have committed to a strategy to prevent COVID-19 transmission, and protect workers and the province's food supply chain ahead of next year's growing season. The joint government-industry Prevention, Control and Outbreak Support Strategy for COVID-19 in Ontario's Farm Workers... Read More
Farm Health Guardian has announced a strategic partnership with Synthesis Agri-Food Network. The announcement comes on the heels of the company launching its disease mitigation platform for pork and poultry production. For the past decade, Synthesis Agri-Food Network president Rob Hannam has specialized in the agriculture and food sector, and brings that experience and that... Read More