Livestock feed companies merge Wednesday, December 5, 2012 by SUSAN MANNTwo commercial livestock and poultry feed companies, Masterfeeds Inc. and Ridley Inc., have joined forces to create the second largest feed provider in Canada.The new company is called Masterfeeds LP and has its headquarters in London. Robert Flack, president and CEO of Masterfeeds Inc. was named CEO of the new company. He couldn’t be reached for comment.The companies announced their merger on Oct. 18 but had to complete agreements and seek regulatory approvals before finalizing the deal. The merger joins Ridley’s Feed-Rite brand with Masterfeeds. The new company will operate 22 feed manufacturing plants and employ more than 500 people in a area stretching across Ontario, Quebec and the Prairie provinces. BF Charges laid in missing sheep saga Ground current plagues Ontario farms says electrical expert
Feds say Provinces Need to Act on Interprovincial Alcohol Sales Friday, June 5, 2026 Canada’s federal government is intensifying pressure on provinces and territories to complete negotiations and implement direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, a move expected to benefit agricultural producers, small businesses, and consumers across the country. The statement comes out... Read this article online
: Ontario Crops Show Strong Start Despite Weather Challenges Friday, June 5, 2026 Acorrding to the OMAFA fieldcropnews.com, crop conditions across Ontario indicate a generally positive start to the growing season, although dry weather and cool soil temperatures have created uneven growth and management challenges. Corn planting is nearly complete across most... Read this article online
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