Canadian grocery prices have risen considerably. Where is that profit going if not to Canadian farmers?
Imbalanced food system cuts into farm profit, advocates say
As Canadian grocery prices rise, agriculture advocates say farmers aren’t the ones benefiting
World food prices dip in May as cereal, sugar and vegoils drop
FAO forecasts record global cereal production in 2025
Global food commodity prices declined in May, driven by marked drops in cereal, sugar, and vegetable oil prices, the United Nations's Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.
Cereals Canada hub receives international support
U.K. bakery Warburtons contributes $650,000 to Global Agriculture Technology Exchange
Warburtons, the United Kingdom's largest bakery, committed $650,000 in contributions to the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange on June 5.
Farmers snubbed on rising grocery prices, say advocates
Grocery prices have been rising, but the money going into farmer bank accounts hasn’t followed suit, National Farmers Union says
Grocery prices have been rising in Canada, but the money farmers are making hasn’t followed suit, National Farmers Union says.
Growing garlic by the thousands in Manitoba
How does this Manitoba farm grow garlic? Row by row to the tune of 28,000 plants, and sometimes more
Rebekah Sandford planted 28,000 garlic plants by hand last year on her operation near St. Malo, Manitoba. She’s one of the few local garlic growers in the province and on the Prairies.
General Mills restructures as company deals with choppy demand
General Mills said on Tuesday it would record a charge of about $70 million in its current quarter, mainly reflecting severance expenses, as part of the Cheerios cereal maker's restructuring efforts.
OPINION: Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council a collaborative approach to strengthening food systems
The Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council was initially described as a promising example of government engagement. But both it and the Food Policy for Canada have yet to reach their full potential.
Judge approves $500 million settlement in bread price fixing class action
An Ontario superior court judge has approved a $500 million settlement in a class action suit related to a bread price fixing scheme.
World hunger levels rise for sixth consecutive year: report
“This is not the time for us to turn our backs” says Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Acute food insecurity and child malnutrition rose for a sixth consecutive year in 2024, affecting more than 295 million people across 53 countries and territories, according to a U.N. report released on Friday.
Drake Meats to build new facility
Saskatchewan meat company Drake Meats Processors Inc. will be building a new meat processing facility in Saskatoon that is expected to employ 200 local people once fully operational.
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