Market trends

December 1, 2019 by Food in Canada

By Larry Martin I’m writing this from Sweden where a delightful farm visit reminded me of forgotten wisdom. The farm formerly specialized in crop production but decided to add value by integrating forward with a livestock enterprise. This added profitability…

Canadian food processing outlook

August 6, 2019 by Christina Manocchio

FCC Ag reported that global demand is growing, especially for potato products and red meat. Potato processors will have to wait for the 2019 crop will provide better margins, red meat processors are seeing uncertainty due to trade tensions, while…

Ontario Food Terminal to remain in Etobicoke

July 8, 2019 by Christina Manocchio

TORONTO – The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ernie Hardeman and Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Christine Hogarth were at the Ontario Food Terminal to announce the initial findings of the government’s review on modernizing and enhancing the terminal. Early findings…

The Retail Markets

March 17, 2011 by Gary Fread

Gary Fread discusses the impact of today’s complex retail market on food production in Canada