More vegans in Dallas than in San Francisco Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Put this under the "truth is stranger than fiction" headline. According to San Francisco Weekly, that city has fewer vegetarians and vegans per capita than the United States as a whole, and more fast food junkies. More surprising, normally trendsetting San Francisco fell behind not only New York and Los Angeles but, surprise, surprise, also behind Atlanta, Cleveland, Chicago and (a horror to Texas ranchers)Dallas. Consumers were asked to list themselves under nine titles, including labels such as locavores. San Francisco was fourth of 20 cities in self-described "fast food junkies." A blog in the online publication entitled SFoodie sported the headline "SF vegans are more loud than numerous." On the same web page the second item under Most Popular Stories was San Francisco's Top 25 Burgers. None of them would have pleased a vegetarian. BF Odd bedfellows in anti-identification battle China and U.S. call each other cheats over chicken
Rural Canada Is Critical to Trade, Food Security and Economic Recovery Friday, June 5, 2026 Canada is facing global instability, affordability pressures and growing urgency to rebuild its economic foundations. Rural Canada is one of the country’s most important economic assets. Although only about 16% to 18% of Canadians live in rural communities, leaders say those regions... Read this article online
Kudrinkos Store Shines with Farm Focused Award Thursday, June 4, 2026 A grocery store in Ontario,Kudrinkoin Westporthas been recognized for its strong commitment to promoting locally grown food and supporting farmers. The recognition was presented as part of a well-known provincial awards program that highlights retailers who actively encourage the sale of... Read this article online
Transforming Brewers’ Spent Grain into High-Value Ingredients Wednesday, June 3, 2026 A new Canadian agri-food innovation project is set to turn brewery waste into high-value ingredients. Protein Industries Canada has announced a $1.1 million investment to support a collaboration between Terra Bioindustries and Great Western Brewing Company (GWBC). The initiative... Read this article online
Ontario Marks Local Food Week 2026 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Local Food Week began on Monday, June 1and runs until June 7, 2026--celebrating the important role of farmers, food processors, and agribusinesses in Ontario, providing safe, healthy, and high-quality food for families while supporting the province’s economy. The government is highlighting... Read this article online
Ontario Pork Congress 2026 Set to Showcase Innovation and Growth in Canada’s Swine Sector Tuesday, June 2, 2026 The Ontario pork sector will take centre stage this summer as the 2026 Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) returns to Stratford, Ontario, on June 17–18, bringing together producers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders for one of Canada’s premier livestock events. Held annually at the... Read this article online