Screen capture from a YouTube video put out by Merit Functional Foods. Photo: Screen capture/Merit Functional Foods video via YouTube

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

Xiuling Guo, the chief executive of Nurasa, a company in Singapore, attended the Protein Industries Canada annual meeting in Winnipeg September 25. Nurasa has partnered with Protein Industries Canada to help companies export more plant based ingredients and food to Asia | Robert Arnason photo

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


The Canadian pork industry may want to take a minute to consider how U.S. consumer trends will impact how the Canadian hog sector does buisness.

Better pork eating is key to boosting consumption

A new U.S. report calls for revamped pork genetics, new products and better marketing; the Canadian industry should consider what that means for them and their future direction

A new U.S. report calls for revamped pork genetics, new products and better marketing. The Canadian industry, which supplies the U.S. with a lot of live pigs, should consider what that means for their future direction.



Black soldier fly larvae harvest.

Insect protein facility coming to Saskatoon

Company looks to take black soldier fly opportunities to next level

NRGene and Swiss technology group Bühler partner to create North America Insect Centre to further research and industry foothold of insect-derived protein for livestock feed, using black soldier fly.



Plant-based protein navigates market reckoning

Plant-based protein navigates market reckoning

PROTEIN | Improved taste, texture and value are hoped to make the sector more competitive

Lessons have been learned from the downturn in the plant-based protein marketplace, including what could have been done differently when it came to marketing, product development and consumer expectations.

Brasathe Jenathan has developed a more sustainable version of a process used to extract protein from faba beans.

Faba bean research means high protein, less gas

The process of breaking down faba beans is an important sustainability tool, scientist says

[UPDATED: Mar. 5, 2024] Let’s get the obvious part out of the way. By separating “the good stuff” (protein, starch and dietary fibre) from faba beans, a University of Alberta researcher has improved on a process that minimizes human flatulence from eating them. That issue has long been a deterrent to mass acceptance of the


Myrna Grahn is executive director of Protein MB and is seen here speaking at the Manitoba Sustainable Protein Research Symposium in June.

Protein advancement hub launches

ProteinMB designed to provide dedicated resources, staff for sector advancement

An organization pitched as the future “hub and voice” of Manitoba’s protein sector marked its official launch Nov. 2. “The protein industry needs strong, united voices, and places to bring thought leaders together to grow our global market share,” said Greg Cherewyk, president of Pulse Canada, in an Oct. 27 release. Why it matters: The

“I would say that generally, worldwide, the protein levels are a little bit hit or miss. In other words, there’s enough of a problem that people are seeking out protein or better-quality wheat.” – Neil Townsend, GrainFox.

Global protein shortfalls a boon for Manitoba wheat growers

International market pressures could be a silver lining for a Manitoba wheat crop that saw lower than normal yields

Manitoba wheat growers have a grain marketing mystery on their hands this year. There was no doubt the year was dry. Weekly crop reports put rainfall below average across most of the province, and it was less than half of normal in the driest parts of central Manitoba for most of the year. Given that,