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
Livestock Research Innovation Corporation welcomes new board members Friday, May 23, 2025 Two new board directors have joined the leadership of Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC). Mohamad Yaghi with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and Sonya Fiorini from Burnbrae Farms both fill appointed director positions on the LRIC board. Yaghi replaces Franco Naccarato from Meat and... Read this article online
Northern Ontario Farms Get Ag Plastic Recycling Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Northern Ontario agriculture communities have compacted 27 metric tons of agricultural plastics. The Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA), in partnership with the northern caucus of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), is proud to announce major progress in its... Read this article online
Ontario's Foodbelt: A Bold Move to Protect Farmland and Food Security Tuesday, May 13, 2025 The Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the National Farmers Union, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, and Ontario Farmland Trust are collaborating with Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner and Haldimand-Norfolk independent MPP Bobbi Ann Brady to introduce legislation aimed at... Read this article online
Protecting Plant Health Supports All Life Monday, May 12, 2025 Healthy plants are vital to the survival and well-being of people, animals, and nature. They clean the air, support biodiversity, and are the foundation of food and economic systems. On May 12, Canadians celebrate International Day of Plant Health. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)... Read this article online
V6 Agronomy Joins Port of Johnstown Deal Monday, May 12, 2025 V6 Agronomy has partnered with the Port of Johnstown (100 kilometres south of Ottawa) to build a national fertilizer hub. This long-term collaboration should support Canada’s food security, reduce input costs for farmers, and modernize the fertilizer supply chain using clean... Read this article online