Taking advantage of new and growing specialized kosher and halal beef markets is an opportunity waiting to happen for Manitoba beef producers, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) Minister Stan Struthers announced.
What you have is an expansion by Donald’s Fine Foods of their operation, not with the hopes of being able to find a market that will be interested in the product that they’re producing, but in actually being able to respond to the market that is already there and wanting to have increased product.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced that Canadian exporters of rendered animal products have gained important access to Philippine markets that were previously closed to them.
The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar continue to influence returns to western Canadian pork producers.
A Manitoba based livestock feed supplier says government programs and improved hog markets are allowing hog producers to bring outstanding feed accounts up to date.
The Government of Canada is investing in the marketing of the country’s high quality pulse and special crops to grow international market opportunities.
The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement is confident improved methods to control marbling will enhance the value of pork in certain markets.
The Canadian Swine Exporters Association says expanding the market for Canadian swine genetics will benefit both the Canadian suppliers and the foreign buyers.
Canadian producers and exporters will benefit from full market access as Panama announced the re-opening of its market to Canadian breeding cattle and expanding market access to bovine genetics.
A columnist with Food Technology Magazine says changing lifestyles and demographics are creating new opportunities for processors to introduce new food products.