Agri-Food Sector Regulatory Approach Needs Competitiveness, Growth and Innovation
September 28 (Ottawa, ON) – For Canada to become one of the top five global competitors in the agri-food sector, and climb the ranking of the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index, it will take government leadership and industry support. The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is
Losing dispute resolution a worry
Farmers are concerned about losing NAFTA’s Chapter 19, saying it has been valuable in their relations with the U.S.
Tried and True
Results from the newest Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) report Canadians are consuming more of their calories from protein than they did more than a decade ago. Fat consumption amongst adults increased slightly and there was a small decline in carbohydrates consumption.
JBS executive heads Canadian Meat Council
David Colwell, president of JBS Canada whose main holding is the former XL Beef plant in Alberta, is the new chairman of the Canadian Meat Council.
World health agency requests public input on fat
The World Health Organization is seeking public comment until June 1 on its recommendations to reduce consumption of saturated fatty acids and trans-fatty acids.
