Egg on face of Commons kitchen committee Sunday, November 3, 2013 In August, the British House of Commons kitchen banned fresh eggs and MPs were in a fury. Labour MP Thomas Docherty, vice chair of the Commons Administration Committee, ordered an inquiry. A Commons spokesperson insisted the ban was in line with Food Standards Agency advice. If scrambled eggs, mousses or omelets do not reach a core temperature of 75 C they must be made with pasteurized liquid egg rather than fresh eggs. The concern is that eggs are contaminated with salmonella. But MPs questioned whether the public would accept that they were allowed to eat food cooked to a lower standard. The Food Standards Agency said it was a misunderstanding; there was no legal requirement to use pasteurized eggs and there is nothing wrong with most people eating fresh eggs. The "guidance" about using the liquid version was for vulnerable people such as the elderly and the seriously ill. BF Jury selection begins in Pigeon King fraud trial Chesapeake Bay load limits alarm growers
Farmland Demand Strong in Alberta, Not so for the Rest of Canada Friday, October 9, 2026 Canadian farmland values continued their upward trend during the first half of 2026, although growth has moderated compared to the rapid gains seen in recent years. According to Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) mid-year farmland values review, cultivated farmland increased by an average of... Read this article online
Small Plane Crashes Near Fergus Into a Corn Field Friday, October 9, 2026 A small aircraft crashed into a corn field north of Fergus on Friday morning, sparking a fire and prompting a major emergency response in rural Wellington County. Witnesses reported hearing unusual noises from the aircraft before the collision, while police and aviation authorities... Read this article online
Meat industry leaders honoured at MPO awards gala Friday, October 9, 2026 Leaders from Ontario’s meat and poultry sector were recognized during the 2026 Meat & Poultry Ontario Awards Gala, which brought together industry members to celebrate achievements, community involvement and long-term commitment to the sector. Held October 3, 2026, at The Westin Toronto... Read this article online
Crack a Canadian egg and celebrate farmers on World Egg Day Friday, October 9, 2026 Egg Farmers of Canada is celebrating—October 9—by recognizing the 1,290 egg farmers and farm families who produce eggs across the country. Observed annually on the second Friday of October, World Egg Day shines a spotlight on the nutritional value of eggs and the farmers responsible for... Read this article online
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Thursday, October 8, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online