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Editor’s Rant: Product placement

By Dave Bedard April 4, 2024

It’s been many, many years since I was foolish enough to think I might have all the answers. In this space, be prepared to see me asking questions. At the very least — though I’ve also long since given up the idea of ever appearing on Jeopardy! — my responses will often be in the […] Read more

File photo of a view near the Canadian end of the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Windsor and Detroit and is considered one of North America’s busiest trade routes. (Steven_Kriemadis/iStock/Getty Images)

General, Reuters

U.S. finalizes higher standard for ‘Product of USA’ meat label

Canadian meat sector concerned labeling could have chilling effect on exports to U.S.

By Reuters, GFM Network News March 11, 2024

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday finalized a rule requiring meat, poultry, or eggs labeled as a U.S. product to come from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the country.

General, Livestock, Reuters

Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant with 1,200 workers

Packer's pork business saw loss of $128 million in last fiscal year

By Reuters, Tom Polansek, GFM Network News March 11, 2024

Tyson Foods will permanently close a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, the meatpacker said on Monday, eliminating jobs for about 1,200 workers.

Pascal Houle, Chief Executive Officer of Sollio Cooperative Group at its 2024 annual general meeting. (CNW Group/Sollio Cooperative Group)

General, Livestock

Olymel parent company posts profit after plant closures

The company closed plants in Ontario, Quebec, and slowed production in the west in 2023

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News March 4, 2024

Sollio Cooperative Group, parent company of meat processor Olymel, says it’s back in the black after a period of losses led to closures and cut-backs.

File photo of signage outside Maple Leaf Foods’ Lagimodiere Boulevard plant in Winnipeg. (Dave Bedard photo)

General, Markets

Maple Leaf combines plant, meat protein divisions

Meat sales struggle in fourth quarter, plant sales drop

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News February 29, 2024

Maple Leaf will merge its plant and meat protein divisions and plans to expand in the U.S. market, the company said in February.

Port of Manila, Philippines. Photo: Tupungato/iStock/Getty Images

General, Markets

MacAulay opens Indo-Pacific ag office

Moment 'pivotal' for the hog sector, Canadian Pork Council says

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News February 21, 2024

The Canadian Pork Council joined federal ag minister Lawrence MacAulay in Manila, Philippines, to open Canada's first Indo-Pacific agriculture office, it said today, calling the opening a "pivotal moment" for the Canadian pork sector.

General, Livestock

National hog research firm gets $10.6 million in federal funds

Research to include new vaccines, antimicrobial alternatives, feed strategies, and genetics

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News February 20, 2024

The federal government has pledged up to $10.6 million for hog sector research, it said in an announcement today.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks during an interview with Reuters reporters in Washington, U.S., November 29, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

General, Livestock, Reuters

US agriculture secretary sees ‘chaos’ in meat market without congressional action on Prop 12

Canadian sector worried state-specific regulations will cause severe complications for producers selling into U.S.

By Reuters, GFM Network News February 14, 2024

There will be chaos in the U.S. meat marketplace without congressional action on California's Prop 12 law that tightened animal welfare requirements for pork products sold in the state, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said during a congressional hearing on Wednesday.

General

Pork Council joins call for delay of U.K. ascension to trade deal

Britain has shown it's not interested in free, fair trade of agricultural products, group says

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News February 12, 2024

The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) says it's joining a meat industry coalition that's calling for a re-think of the United Kingdom's joining of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

General, Livestock, Reuters

China to encourage hog farmers to reduce capacity after price slump

Aggressive expansion in Chinese hog sector turns to mounting losses on demand downturn

By Reuters, GFM Network News January 23, 2024

China will "guide" farmers to reduce hog production capacity as it steps up regulation of the industry, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday, after an aggressive expansion drive led to an oversupply of pigs and heavy losses.

GFM Network News

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Good weather pushes Alberta harvest along

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Editor’s Rant: Product placement

U.S. finalizes higher standard for ‘Product of USA’ meat label

Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant with 1,200 workers

Olymel parent company posts profit after plant closures

Maple Leaf combines plant, meat protein divisions

MacAulay opens Indo-Pacific ag office

National hog research firm gets $10.6 million in federal funds

US agriculture secretary sees ‘chaos’ in meat market without congressional action on Prop 12

Pork Council joins call for delay of U.K. ascension to trade deal

China to encourage hog farmers to reduce capacity after price slump

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