American and European businesses are transforming Canada's retail landscape Tuesday, January 14, 2014 photo: Jacques Nantel by SUSAN MANN Jacques Nantel, professor of marketing at the University of Montréal, says Canada is the new frontier for American and European retailers. And this changing food retail landscape marked by new players from the United States and Europe, consolidation within the Canadian industry and a diversification of the stores’ product mix, means farmers will have to “adapt to more and more types of retailers.” Farmers “will have to think up ways to penetrate other market distribution channels,” he told delegates attending Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s annual meeting last week. For American retailers, the new frontier is Canada and Mexico. More American retailers are slated to come into Canada and “that means that you will have to deal with more and more players,” he says. Farmers will also have to consider new strategies focused on marketing. There’s also a need for really strong brands. Major retailers will be looking for “strong brands,” he notes. BF Yield challenge winners see corn yields of more than 310 bushels per acre Consumers' attitudes towards science a factor in animal welfare debate
Looking for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for Women who work in Agriculture? Friday, May 2, 2025 Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show appreciation for the incredible women in agriculture than by supporting products and services created by women in agriculture? Whether she’s managing livestock, growing crops, running a farm-based business—or all of... Read this article online
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Holland Marsh Celebrates 100 Years of Agricultural Excellence Thursday, May 1, 2025 Celebrating a century of farming, community, and natural heritage in Ontario’s “Salad Bowl” 2025 marks a significant milestone for the town of Bradford West Gwillimbury as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Holland Marsh—a region renowned for its rich soil, vibrant farming... Read this article online
How will Carney work with Farmers? Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Prime Minister Carney has a mandate to lead the country, but the country is quite divided, and much of the agriculture industry feels alienated. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre have both pledged cooperation on key issues like U.S. tariffs. As the new... Read this article online
Sheep farmers win Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Sheep farmers and wool producers from Wallenstein, Ont. are Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025. “It’s great to be recognized by your peers in the industry with an award like that,” Ryan Schill told Farms.com. “When we started the sheep farm, there were people questioning us... Read this article online