food
Canadian dairy farmers’ group pans new trade pact with US, Mexico
Group says greater market access and elimination of competitive dairy classes will shrink the Canadian industry.
Canada bans use of trans fats in food products
Takes aim at partially hydrogenated oil, the main source of industrially produced trans fats.
PEI potato shortage blamed as Cavendish Farms closes packaging plant
Shortfall of 68 million kilograms in 2017; bought from new sources on the island as well as from producers in other provinces.
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Global whisky industry leaders unite to denounce tariffs
Nine global distilled spirits organizations issue a resolution urging the “prompt removal” of recent tariffs.
Maple Leaf Foods buying Cericola Farms poultry plants
Ontario, Quebec plants process a total of about 32 million kilograms of chicken per year.
US allows Nestle to keep taking water from California forest
Allows extraction only when water is available, to protect natural resources in the San Bernardino National Forest.
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Canadians are going Trump free until it becomes too expensive
But consumers are fickle and will opt for the product that offers the best quality for the lowest price.
Tariffs stir unrest among American whiskey producers
Small and mid-sized companies are especially vulnerable; they lack the ability to stockpile reserves and take other protective steps.
National beer standards are getting a federal overhaul
Explosion of beers on the market, many violate the existing standards for ingredients or fermentation methods.
Judge orders Alberta to pay breweries $2M over unfair markups
Discriminated between craft brewers and beer based on provincial origin, creating a trade barrier.
Canada can end dairy trade dispute with US by ending pricing irritant: Saputo
Involves a pricing agreement struck in 2016 that restricts US exports of ultra-filtered milk used to make dairy products.
NS premier expresses support for supply management in dairy, poultry
Says dairy and poultry farms are doing well, would look “very different” if the system were discontinued.
Canadian dairy farmers accuse Trump of trying to drive them out of business
Dairy Farmers of Canada president fired back blasting Trump’s personal attacks on Trudeau and defended its supply-managed system.
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Dairy in Trump’s crosshairs: industry finally showing signs of common sense
Supply management 2.0 is finally here: farmers will need to develop new skill sets.
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Controlling pests: Five steps to greener integrated management
IPM emphasizes biological, mechanical and cultural controls.
