

Trudeau seeks support from allies at G20 amid China-Canada tensions
Chinese have refused to talk to senior Canadian government officials.
Meat industry groups concerned over China meat import ban, working with government
The ban comes amid a diplomatic dispute over the December arrest of Chinese national, Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

Canada well positioned to benefit from non-meat alternatives: Brown
Beyond Meat founder cites ample farmland in Saskatchewan and Manitoba that could support vegetable and other plant growth.
South Africa suspends Brazil meat imports related to scandal
Exports from the 21 companies under investigation suspended.
Olymel invests $10M in Quebec poultry plant
Adding 15,000 square-feet to St-Damase facility for a total of 95,000 square feet.
Maple Leaf Foods to invest in bacon plant in Winnipeg
Ends 2015 with a profit following streamlining efforts.
Saskatchewan hopeful US will repeal meat label law
US lawmakers are working on an omnibus spending bill that could change country-of-origin labelling
Trudeau ready to retaliate in US meat exports spat
Waiting on US Congress to fix labelling laws called disguised protectionism

UN study links processed meats to cancer
Ham, hot dogs, sausages among the higher risk foods.
House votes to repeal controversial meat labelling law
WTO ruled against the labels, Canada and Mexico threatened retaliation.
Canada, Mexico win WTO battle over US meat labels
Failure to change the label requirement could spark retaliation.
Meat label war: Canada ready to retaliate against US
Harper says it will be essential at some point in the dispute.
Chinese company bids for US meat processor Smithfields
Shuanghui looking to expand entrepreneur owner’s presence abroad.