Artificial intelligence could nip food regulation non-compliance at the bud, but it could also detect more issues, leading tomore recalls.
Artificial intelligence could cut down food recalls — or make them explode
Artificial intelligence could nip food regulation non-compliance at the bud, but it could also detect more issues, leading to more recalls
Canadian dairy needs winds of change
Now is the time for Canadian dairy’s supply management to get a reboot geared towards economic growth
Now is the time for Canadian dairy’s supply management to get a reboot geared towards economic growth.
Counter tariffs hurting Canada’s food economy
The Canadian government’s take on the U.S. trade war will have serious unintended consequences for food manufacturers
The Canadian government’s take on the U.S. trade war will have serious unintended consequences for food manufacturers
Ottawa charging ahead leaves canola in the dust
Ottawa’s pandering to domestic EV industry sacrifices Canadian canola growers
Ottawa's pandering to domestic EV industry sacrifices Canadian canola growers after Chinese response to EV tariffs.
Europe’s agricultural uprising a warning for Canada
EU election results have dealt a blow to overreaching green policies
EU election results have dealt a blow to overreaching green policies, and Canada's government should take note.
Opinion: The times, they are a-changin’
Canada is undergoing a generational change, and that’s shifting consumer food choice
Millennials now outnumber boomers in our country, says Statistics Canada. As of July 1, 2023, the millennial population (born in 1981-1996), has surpassed baby boomers (born in 1946-1965) for the first time. Likewise, generation Z (born in 1997-2012) has surpassed generation X (born in 1966-1980) to become Canada’s third-largest generation and is projected to become
Opinion: Why Bill C-282 is an awful idea
Bill would hold nation’s economic future hostage for one small group’s benefit
At the end of February, Bill C-282 sat in the Canadian Senate on the precipice of becoming law. It seeks to bestow immunity upon supply management from concessions in any potential future trade negotiations. In essence, it risks holding all other economic sectors hostage solely to safeguard the interests of a small, privileged group of
Comment: The case of the chicken price hike
Why are B.C.’s chicken prices so high?
We deeply value our farmers and rely on their hard work to provide us with essential food. Most farmers are eager to share their stories and take pride in their work. However, when it comes to supply-managed sectors such as dairy, eggs and poultry, the dynamics are a bit different, particularly regarding the prices they
Opinion: Meat too expensive? Not so fast
Meat has increased in price, but so have plant-based proteins, albeit more gradually
As we entered the year 2024, many individuals have made resolutions aimed at changing their diets and budgets. Some resolutions will carry more weight than others, of course. Many people wonder if meat is genuinely more expensive than plant-based proteins. The answer is not as straightforward as it may seem. Several studies conducted in recent
Opinion: Getting grocers off the naughty list
The federal government should show strong leadership and make the grocer code of conduct mandatory
Canada’s Food Price Report for 2024, released by Dalhousie University, the Universities of Guelph, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, has unveiled a nuanced and complex landscape of the nation’s food pricing. This landscape is underpinned by diverse factors that extend beyond the supermarket shelves. The report predicts that food prices will increase by as much as
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