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
Canada, India team up on new pulse protein centre
Saskatchewan announced in a press release on March 3, 2026 it will team up with India on a proposed new pulse protein centre of excellence north of New Delhi.
Protein Industries Canada funds nine food processing projects across Canada
Nine food processing companies across Canada are set to see projects funded by Protein Industries Canada.
Bug farming has a scaling problem
Insect farms hoped to tap into protein markets, particularly for animal feed, but around the world companies have hit financial difficulties in 2025
Why hasn’t bug farming scaled despite huge investment and subsidies? A look at the technical, cost and market realities behind its struggle.
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
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.
Protein Industries Canada to fund scale-up of domestic processing
A new pot of cash will help Canadian food processors reformulate products or create new goods for the domestic market in the face of trade uncertainty, Protein Industries Canada (PIC) announced Thursday.
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.
Protein symposium flags need for problem solvers
Panel discussion identifies lack of breadth, gaps in soft skills in hires
Panel at Manitoba protein symposium says soft skills like critical thinking among the gaps seen in employees.