Canadians and Canadian exporters need to accept that the old rules of trade are over, and open access to the U.S. market may also be over, says the chief financial correspondent for CTV News.
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Canada told trade crisis solutions in its hands
CTV’s chief financial correspondent says Canadian exporters need to accept that the old rules of trade are over
New program aims to support plant-based exports to Asia
Market specialist says there is no such thing as an ‘Asian consumer’; exporters get help to navigate the differences
Understanding the preferences of consumers in Taiwan and how they differ from Indonesia or Malaysia isn’t easy for a small company in Saskatchewan.
Sustainable food has ‘lost all meaning’: prof
University researcher says definition has been overused to the point that it doesn’t matter to consumers anymore
That marketing strategy is deader than a doornail, says a University of Guelph professor who specializes in consumer preferences and perceptions of agriculture and food.
Can Singapore be a plant protein partner?
Southeast Asia is an important growth market and could become a processing hub for Canadian food ingredients
WINNIPEG — Canada may need a partner in southeast Asia to tap into booming demand for food, ingredients and protein in that region. Singapore is one option, says the head of Protein Industries Canada. A delegation from Singapore visited Canada this summer and met with Protein Industries Canada, a group trying to make this country […] Read more
Knowledge can fix regulation
Glacier FarmMedia – Public disconnect from agriculture and misunderstanding of agricultural processes may be causes for regulatory concern, attendees of a recent Protein Industries Canada conference heard. Canada is a world leader in agricultural innovation and has set the standard for gene editing and plant breeding regulations, said speakers on one panel about regulatory reform. […] Read more
Ag productivity hampered by policy: speakers
Panelists warn that if Canada doesn’t find ways to make itself attractive to agri-food businesses, other countries will
Glacier FarmMedia – Agriculture and the agri-food sector can be a powerful tool for Canada both economically and geopolitcally. That’s according to Jack Mintz, economist and president’s fellow at the University of Calgary’s Public Policy Institute. Agriculture is a high-productivity sector with great strategic opportunities on the world stage, he told attendees of the Protein […] Read more
Responsibility seen as key component of reconciliation
A First Nations leader says all Canadians, including farmers, must focus on taking action to correct past wrongs
Glacier FarmMedia – Cadmus Delorme, chief executive officer and partner of OneHoop Consulting, says society has inherited this moment in history, and it includes responsibility for truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and communities. Responsibility is not to be confused with blame or creation of harm, he said, while speaking at the Protein Industries Canada […] Read more
New Sask. deputy ag minister starts in Aug.
REGINA — Bill Greuel is leaving Protein Industries Canada to become Saskatchewan’s deputy agriculture minister. He replaces Rick Burton, who is retiring after more than 35 years with the agriculture ministry and eight years as deputy. Greuel left the ministry to head PIC, one of Canada’s five innovation clusters, in 2018. His departure is effective […] Read more
Researchers work to narrow canola’s protein gap
A new high-protein canola hybrid developed by Corteva is being tested in feeding trials on poultry, hogs and fish
WINNIPEG — The North American market for swine feed is worth US$17 to $27 billion, or possibly more. There are dozens of reports that estimate the size of the market, so it’s hard to nail down the exact number. Regardless, it’s big. Corteva Agriscience is planning to tap into that market with a new type […] Read more
Plant-based protein sector learns from recent downturn
Industry officials say they have learned lessons from recent marketing challenges and remain positive about the future
Lessons have been learned from the downturn in the plant-based protein marketplace, including what could have been done differently when it came to marketing, product development and consumer expectations. Attendees heard that message during a panel of industry representatives in the plant-based ingredient space at the recent Agri Tech Venture Forum in Toronto. “The problem […] Read more
