Sweetness in coffee comes cheap Wednesday, May 2, 2012 According to agricultural advocacy project The Hand That Feeds U.S., sugar and cream make up just four cents of the cost of a US$1.85 cup of coffee.The project uses a profit breakdown released recently by the Specialty Coffee Association of America. That association claims that the coffee itself costs 64 cents and serving it costs 33 cents. Other costs include 13 cents for the cup, three cents for the lid, 11 cents for the lease on the land where the coffee shop sits, four cents for utilities, five cents for advertising and marketing, three cents for research, and 13 cents for taxes and interest. The profit is only 10 cents.The food project, published in February, uses this breakdown of coffee shop ingredients to justify maintaining the current American policies that keep domestic sugar farmers in business. BF Alaskans at odds over food safety Red food dye may fight Alzheimer's
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online
Canada’s Place in Global Food System Resilience Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Canada’s food system is facing serious pressure due to global supply chain issues, climate change, and rising food prices. According to a KPMG report, bold and united action is needed now to make Canada’s agriculture sector more resilient and self-reliant. With the global population... Read this article online
Calf Auction Raises Funds for Youth Monday, June 30, 2025 Wyatt Westman-Frijters from Milverton won a heifer calf named Ingrid through a World Milk Day promotion by Maplevue Farms and a local Perth, Ontario radio station. Instead of keeping the calf, 22-year-old Westman-Frijters chose to give back to the community. The calf was sent to the... Read this article online