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A sandwich built to this level of perfection could fetch quite a price premium in 2017.

Average Canadian family’s food costs could rise $420 next year

Low Canadian dollar makes imported food far more expensive, causing an increase well above the rate of inflation

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 4, 2017

Canadians will pay more to put food on their tables in 2017, according to Canada’s Food Price Report 2017. The report, from Dalhousie University, forecasts a rise in food prices between three per cent and five per cent higher than last year’s increase and considerably higher than the general inflation rate. For the average Canadian

News, Opinion

Marringhurst Heritage House

By Edward M. Ledohowski March 29, 2012

The stately Marringhurst Heritage House, located 15 km northwest of Pilot Mound near Rock Lake, is the much-storied centrepiece of the Marringhurst District. An elaborately appointed, and now lovingly restored, Four Square-style red-brick farm home, it recalls the lives and times of the region’s many Anglo-Ontario settlers in general, and more specifically that of Richard

Country Crossroads

Saving Money At The Grocery Store

By Julie Garden-Robinson October 20, 2011

NDSU Extension Service I watched the increasing tally on the computer display as the grocery store checkout clerk scanned my food items. I could feel my eyebrows rising and my eyes widening. I had shopped for fewer items during most of my recent shopping trips. This time, I had a cartful of groceries to restock

News

Farmers To Celebrate Food Freedom Day

By Cfa Release February 10, 2011

Canadian farm groups will celebrate Food Freedom Day Sat. , Feb. 12, marking the calendar date by which the average Canadian will have earned enough to pay the entire year’s grocery bill. “Canadian farmers are proud of their role in providing high-quality food produced to top-level food safety, environmental, and animal-welfare standards,” said CFA president

Beef cattle, News

Where’s The “Taco Meat Filling?”

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 3, 2011

Where’s the beef? Not in the taco, according to a class action launched by an Alabama law firm. WSFA News in Montgomery reports that the firm has alleged that fast-food giant Taco Bell uses false advertising when referring to the filling in tacos as “beef.” “Rather than beef, these food items are actually made with

Hogs, News

In Brief… – for Dec. 23, 2010

By Reuters December 23, 2010

Strikes doused:Collective bargaining disputes involving unionized part-time rural firefighters would be settled by binding arbitration and no work stoppages would be permitted under proposed legislation introduced this month by Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard. “This legislation will ensure that all unionized firefighters are treated the same and that work stoppages don’t affect public safety

Hogs, Livestock

Mexico Slaps Tariff On U. S. Ham, Pork Products – for Aug. 26, 2010

August 26, 2010

Mexico slapped tariffs on U. S. pork products Aug. 18, ratcheting up the pressure on the United States in a long-running dispute over Mexican truckers’ access to U. S. highways. Mexico published an updated list of U. S. products subject to tariffs, including a five per cent tariff on ham and other pork products. The

Country Crossroads

Keep Food Safe During A Power Outage – for Jul. 29, 2010

By Carol Ann Burtness July 29, 2010

If a summer storm causes you to lose power to your home, be aware of these tips to keep your family safe from foodborne illness. REFRIGERATOR Without power, refrigerators keep food cool for four to six hours. If you have any ice, put it in a container in the fridge to help keep food cooler.

Beef cattle, Country Crossroads

Consumers Have A Role In Beef Safety

By Lori Weddle-schott April 15, 2010

The safety of our beef supply starts in the pasture and ends at the dinner table. That means that consumers have a role to play, as do producers, packers, retailers and food service vendors. The vast majority of food-borne illness occurs at the consumer level due to inadequate handling, cross-contamination of raw meat products and

Livestock

Bumper U. S. Harvest Won’t Help Livestock

September 24, 2009

U. S. farmers are gearing up to harvest huge corn and soybean crops in the Midwest grain belt, but the bumper crops will not bring down the costs of food items made from them. Traditionally, livestock and dairy producers increase production when feed costs decrease. But banks may be reluctant to fund expansion efforts for

Daily Network News

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Tag Archives food items

Marringhurst Heritage House

Saving Money At The Grocery Store

Farmers To Celebrate Food Freedom Day

Where’s The “Taco Meat Filling?”

In Brief… – for Dec. 23, 2010

Mexico Slaps Tariff On U. S. Ham, Pork Products – for Aug. 26, 2010

Keep Food Safe During A Power Outage – for Jul. 29, 2010

Consumers Have A Role In Beef Safety

Bumper U. S. Harvest Won’t Help Livestock

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