The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked six licenses for Global Food and Ingredients, a plant-based and plant protein company with facilities in Saskatchewan.
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Grain commission revokes GFI licenses
Global Foods and Ingredients shut down operations May 7
GFI closes Saskatchewan operations
Global Food and Ingredients, a plant-based and plant protein company with facilities in Saskatchewan, has announced a “wind down” of its business operations. A May 7 news release on the GFI website says the company cannot service its outstanding debts.
Seeding pace picks up across agro-Manitoba
Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 3 (week 19)
Rapid seeding has progressed across the province this past week and is now at 30 per cent complete. Producers have focused on planting corn (60 per cent complete), cereals (58 per cent complete) and peas (72 per cent complete). Canola planting has just started with 6 per cent of the acres being planted. Producers are
Pulse weekly: Yellow, green pea prices rise
India’s extension of tariff-free pea imports last month has caused a rise in Canadian prices, according to a Saskatchewan pulse merchant.
Keep It Clean urges caution on grains
Annual product advisory helps farmers maintain market access
It’s nearly impossible for farmers to stay on top of the varied regulations set by various countries where their grain may be destined. Fortunately, Canadian farmers have an easy-to-follow tool to help them navigate these murky waters. “What we produce here in Canada far exceeds our domestic demand, so we need to rely on our export markets to continue
Seeding progress delayed by recent rainfall
Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 2 (week 18)
Seeding progress across the province has been delayed with recent rains and currently sits at approximately 4 per cent of the acres being seeded. Producers have begun seeding spring wheat, barley, oats, and corn. The Central region is most advanced with approximately 12 per cent of each of the major cereals planted. Weeds are quickly
Most Canadian grain stocks tighter than a year ago
For many of Canada’s major crops, their holdings came in lower than a year ago, as Statistics Canada released its stocks of principal field crops as of March 31 report. There were declines in all wheat, durum, oats, corn, lentils and peas, but there were increases for barley and canola while soybeans were relatively steady.
Seeding kicks off in Manitoba
Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 1 (week 17)
Seeding progress across the province has just begun with approximately 2 per cent of the acres being seeded. Producers have begun seeding spring wheat, barley, oats, and corn. The Central region is most advanced with approximately 10 per cent of each of the major cereals planted. Corn planting is approximately 1 per cent complete. Cereals
Pulse weekly: Moisture needed for Saskatchewan pulse crops
Seeding has already started in parts of Saskatchewan, while many areas are still waiting on more moisture, according to the province’s pulse specialist.
Put Prairie pulses on your plate
Recipes: Pulse crops are a Prairie-grown nutrition powerhouse
Pulses are among the hidden treasures of the Prairies. Packed with protein, fibre and a wealth of health benefits, pulses like lentils, chickpeas, dry peas and dry beans are waiting to be discovered. Pulse versus legume The words pulse and legume are not interchangeable. Legume is the broad term for plants from the Fabaceae family.
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