Canadian pork production costs compare favourably
A director with Pork Chain Consulting says, while the cost of producing pork in Canada compare favourably with those in the rest of the world, there are areas where improvements can be made.
Manitoba industry to be promoted at Agritechnica 2011
The Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba are providing $195,900 from the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) to support Manitoba companies exhibiting at Agritechnica 2011, the world’s largest international agricultural machinery and equipment show in Hannover, Germany, this month.
Swine health status key to protecting market access for Canadian pork
The Chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board says there’s a growing recognition among Canada’s pork producers of the need to protect the health status of Canada’s pork industry.
Pork industry changes blamed for closure of pork packing plant
The president and CEO of Cloverdale Foods blames significant changes in the pork industry, especially over the past two years, for the decision to close the company’s Minot, North Dakota pork packing plant.
Government invests in marketing opportunities for canola industry
The canola industry will be better positioned to tap new markets and increase existing markets as a result of a more than $1 million investment from the Government of Canada.
Prairie Swine Centre reinvigorates contract research program
The president and CEO of the Saskatoon based Prairie Swine Centre reports improved profitability in the swine industry is allowing the centre to reinvigorate its contract research program.
Successful adoption of needle-free injection
Officials with AcuShot report the successful adoption of needle-free injection within western Canada’s pork industry is helping fuel global interest in the technology.
Canada-U.S. pork industry challenges similar
The chair of Manitoba Pork Council says there’s a growing realization that the challenges faced by pork producers on both sides of the Canada U.S. border are the same.
Canada U.S. cooperation strengthen relations
The vice-chair of Manitoba Pork Council suggests collaborative efforts aimed at addressing common challenges are key to helping strengthen relations between the Canadian and U.S. pork industries.
Consumers expected to alter food purchasing patterns
A senior market economist with the George Morris Centre expects consumers to alter their food purchasing patterns as prices rise in the grocery store.
