Strong demand for protein and status as an economical alternative to beef bodes well for chicken and egg demand in 2026 according to recent analysis from Farm Credit Canada.
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Chicken, eggs benefit from demand for economical protein
Manitoba Pork members vote in favour of levy hike
Levy had not been raised since 2004, was lowest in Canada
Manitoba Pork Council members have voted in favour of raising its per animal levy.
Spain detects first swine fever cases outside initial Barcelona outbreak zone
Two African swine fever cases have been detected in Spain among wild boar for the first time outside an original outbreak area near Barcelona, prompting additional restrictions on the movement of people and livestock, regional authorities in Catalonia said on Friday.
Canadians worked first 39 days of 2026 to pay for year’s grocery bill says CFA
Sunday marked “Food Freedom Day,” the date by which the average Canadian household earned enough money to cover its annual grocery bill as per calculations from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
Future of Food conference underscores need for unity in agriculture sector
Canada’s agriculture sector must work together for success — that was the message of the day at the 2026 Future of Food Conference in Ottawa.
Burger King-owner Restaurant Brands beats fourth-quarter sales estimates
Restaurant Brands reported fourth-quarter comparable sales above estimates on Thursday, helped by resilient traffic at its Burger King and Tim Hortons chains.
China extends anti-dumping probe on Canadian canola; pledges fair ruling
China will make a fair and final ruling on Canadian Canola, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, adding that its anti-dumping probe into the oilseed has been extended to March 9.
ICE Canada Weekly: Canola needs to back away from highs
Concerns about canola getting too expensive have crept into the Canadian oilseed’s recent rally on the Intercontinental Exchange.
Agriculture department officials address research cuts; to hold emergency study
Members of the House of Commons agriculture committee from all parties expressed concern about the recently announced cuts and closures at federal research centres as they began an emergency study on the matter Feb. 10.
FCC platform to tell story of Canadian agriculture, food brand
FCC launches Let’s Grow Canada platform to tell the story of Canadian agriculture
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