Canada’s farmers can’t afford to farm the fads but would still do well to observe changing consumer behaviours for common threads throughout, Laura Rance writes.
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Producers must tread carefully when food fads come calling
Editorial: Recent changes to milk pricing are just one example of how food fads trickle back to the farm
Consumers not confused by plant protein ‘burgers’ or ‘milk’, research suggests
Farmers in Europe have long expressed concerns that plant-based substitutes could threaten traditional farming practices. However, research suggests that consumers aren’t confused by the terminology.
Merit bankruptcy proceedings begin
Winnipeg-based Merit Functional Foods filed for bankruptcy in October after being in receivership since 2023
Winnipeg-based Merit Functional Foods filed for bankruptcy in October after being in receivership since 2023
Targeting plant-based exports to Asia
Single ‘Asian consumer’ doesn’t, exist market analyst says; Canadian exporters to get help targeting diverse Asian food markets
Single ‘Asian consumer’ doesn’t exist, market analyst says; Canadian exporters to get help targeting diverse Asian food markets
Plant-based cheese, but more like cheese
New Canadian research has gained insight on how to improve protein content, stretch and spread of plant-based cheese, all areas where cheese from real dairy currently has significant advantages
New Canadian research has gained insight on how to improve protein content, stretch and spread of plant-based cheese, all areas where cheese from real dairy currently has significant advantages.
Burcon announces plant protein facility buy
Burcon NutraScience Corporation, also known for its stake in Merit Functional Foods, has a deal to purchase a North American plant protein facility, location not yet confirmed
Burcon NutraScience Corporation, also known for its stake in Merit Functional Foods, has a deal to purchase a North American plant protein facility, location not yet confirmed
CFIA launches consultation on labeling of plant-based egg alternatives
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has begun a 90-day consultation on how to label and represent plant-based egg alternatives.