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Centre For Food In Canada Releases First Report

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The value of food to the Canadian economy reaches far beyond the value of primary production, processing and distribution, a new report by the Conference Board of Canada says. But as one of Canada’s most highly regulated sectors, the food industry’s opportunity for continued growth will depend on its ability to address two competing pressures:
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Plate Replaces Pyramid In USDA Food Guidelines

The pyramid guide to healthy eating that many Americans grew up with has been scrapped, and in its place the Obama administration is serving up a dinner plate icon sliced up by food groups. The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled its new icon, MyPlate, recently to help guide Americans toward eating balanced meals. The dinner
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Recipe Swap – for Jun. 9, 2011

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As I put these recipes together last week we were enduring yet another punishing rainstorm and comfort food seemed the order of the day. Here’s a couple of “rainy day” recipes in dreaded anticipation we may not yet be through with wet weather. Nonetheless, I hope on the day you read this it’s warmed up
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Community Garden A Big Success

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When a couple of keen gardeners in Killarney came up with the idea of a community garden plot last fall, they did not expect the response they got. Holding their first “work day” last month, they were overwhelmed with help, machinery, supplies, goodwill – and a great sunny day to get things done. “It’s our
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The Jacksons – for Jun. 9, 2011

here’s my water bottle?” Jennifer Jackson peered into the open refrigerator. “Did you drink my water Dad?” Andrew looked up from his plate of food and snorted. “The only thing I drink from a bottle is Johnny Walker,” he said and turned his attention back to his dinner. “Oh, there it is.” Jennifer reached into
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Will The New Recipe Work?

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On Feb. 4, Prime Minister Harper and U.S. President Obama created a U.S.-Canada Regulatory Co-operation Council (RCC) with a mandate to reduce regulatory red tape at the border. The leaders pledged to remove barriers to the trade of goods between the two countries, with specific reference to food. Food and agricultural products were highlighted because
Hogs, Livestock

China Urges Tougher Punishments For Food Safety Crimes

China’s courts have been ordered to increase the severity of punishments for food safety crimes, including capital punishment for cases that lead to fatalities, Xinhua news agency reported. The court’s directive appeared to be the latest move to regain public confidence after a series of food safety scandals, including the most serious recent case in
Hogs, Livestock

Pork Council Asks For Self-Regulation After Animal Cruelty Case

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Manitoba pork producers are calling for authority to police their own industry after a court last week convicted a Notre Dame hog farmer of animal cruelty. Livestock abuse cases could be resolved more quickly and effectively if the industry regulated itself instead of having the judicial system do it, Manitoba Pork Council officials said. “We
Livestock

Disease Threats To Canadian Livestock Persist

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Despite a recent triumph in the battle against serious animal diseases, Canada must remain vigilant against new and old threats to its livestock industries, says the chief food safety officer. Climate change and global trade patterns are helping spread new viruses from Africa to Europe and other countries, Brian Evans, vice-president of the Canadian Food

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