Market analyst Kevin Grier said despite numerous threats over many years, from concerns about red meat consumption to the arrival of plant-based “meat,” the per capita consumption of beef, pork and chicken has continued to rise.
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Red hot beef sector faces new threat
Report estimates the 25 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian imports will reduce wholesale beef prices by at least a 13 per cent
New report highlights farmer share of food dollar
Commodity prices dropped and retail prices rose, leaving both farmers and consumers unhappy
REGINA — A new report from the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan highlights the increasing discrepancy between what farmers get for their products and retail food costs. The 2024 Farmers and Food Prices report found prices for commodities like canola, wheat, lentils, barley and hogs dropped between five and 16 per cent from 2022 to […] Read more
Farmers not to blame for food prices: report
REGINA — An analysis of eight food items found little connection between higher grocery prices and what farmers earn at the farmgate. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and market analyst Kevin Grier looked at beef, pork, flour, bread, canola oil, lentils, margarine and beer. Related stories: Report sees Canadian food inflation fading Grocery code […] Read more
