The interest-free limit for non-canola advances under the federally-funded Advance Payments Program in 2026 is set at $250,000.
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Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026
McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever merger
McCormick’s merger with Unilever’s food business to create a US$65 billion sauce-and-spice giant is a bet that access to rising global demand for flavor-rich, healthier food can help counter a maturing U.S. market.
Transport, trade, labour top of mind for new Grain Growers of Canada executive director
New Grain Growers of Canada executive director says his top priorities include trade, labour and national recognition for grains sector.
Food and beverage sales growth, volume decline predicted for 2026
FCC’s report suggests higher prices, not consumption, will drive growth in total sales
Farm Credit Canada 2026 Food and Beverage report shows predicts rising sales and declining volumes among Canadian food and beverage manufacturers
How Prairie farmers can use cash advances to bridge the gap between input bills and harvest
The federal Advance Payments Program opens for 2026 with $100,000 interest-free on most commodities and an extra $400,000 for canola — here's how it works and what producers want changed
Farmers can turn cash advances into a financial bridge between harvests, manage surging input costs, without falling prey to pressured grain sales.
Protein Industries Canada funds Saskatchewan pulse ingredient project
Pulse processor AGT Foods and Saskatoon-based protein cookie maker Sweet Nutrition will team up to develop improved pulse ingredients with a funding boost from Protein Industries Canada
February canola crush up from 2025, StatCan reports
More canola was crushed in February than a year ago, Statistics Canada reported on March 31. StatCan pegged last month’s domestic crush at 951,353 tonnes, up about 7.8 per cent from February 2025.
U.S. vows to seek WTO alternatives after Cameroon talks break down
The U.S. has vowed to relegate the World Trade Organization to only a limited role in global trade policy, following the breakdown of talks at recent ministerial meetings, if the body fails to reinstitute a moratorium on e-commerce duties.
Canada reports modest economic growth in January
Canadian economy eked out modest growth in January, with monthly gross domestic product rising slightly as strength in most goods-producing industries offset lingering manufacturing weakness.
Richardson International sells Matex Control Chemical brand
Richardson International Limited announced on March 18, 2026 it sold its Matex Control Chemical brand to Harvest Acquisitions.