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 moreTag Archives Protein Industries Canada

Knowledge can fix regulation

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.

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
New project puts fababeans in the spotlight
Companies sign onto Protein Industries Canada initiative to boost plant protein, and fababeans are one of the stars
Glacier FarmMedia – A new $24.5-million project backed by Protein Industries Canada includes a group of plant protein companies working to tackle some of the sector’s biggest hurdles. The national cluster for protein is teaming up with Roquette, Prairie Fava, BioNeutra and Plant Up to improve innovation, come up with more diversified products and improve […] Read more
High-protein soybeans could benefit Western Canada
Early-maturing varieties grown in Manitoba have a reputation for low protein and face a discount in global markets
WINNIPEG — A San Francisco company may soon commercialize a line of high-protein soybeans, which could lead to peas, wheat and other crops with more protein in the grain. In April, The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the development of the gene-edited, high-protein soybeans, saying they don’t require further review or regulation. Amfora, the company […] Read more