Canadian Govt Invests in International Pork Marketing
CANADA - The Government of Canada is investing in marketing world-class, safe and healthy Canadian pork in international markets.

Canadian Standard for Pork Quality Recommended
CANADA - Participants in a Canadian pork industry trade mission that traveled to Japan are endorsing the creation of a Canadian pork industry standard aimed specifically at satisfying the demands of that...

Study: Pork Quality Varies According to Compartment
CANADA - A just completed transportation study shows the quality of pork will vary depending on the compartment of the truck in which pigs are transported, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Federal Swine Health Initiative Applauded
CANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board is applauding a federal initiative to help the hog industry defend itself against disease, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Ottawa Commits Funding to Fight Swine Disease
CANADA - The federal government has unveiled phase two of national initiative to help pork producers combat disease and provide stability for Canada's swine sector, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Multiple Labels Appearing in US Grocery Stores
CANADA - A three state survey has shown a variety of Country of Origin Labels are appearing on pork and beef products in US grocery stores in response to new US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling regulations,...

Meat Recall Mirrored in Maple Leaf's Fiscal 2008
CANADA - Last year's massive meat recalls seriously affected Maple Leaf Foods fourth quarter results for 2008, sending share values tumbling from $0.20 to $0.12 in the course of twelve months.

Maple Leaf Foods Enhances Safety Protocols
CANADA - While listeria exists in all ready-to-eat plants and presents an exceptionally low risk, Maple Leaf has implemented industry leading practices to detect and eradicate listeria, which are performing...

Market Place Expected to Provide COOL Solution
CANADA - A director with the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board is convinced the market place will ultimately provide the solution to concerns related to Country of Origin Labelling, writes Bruce Coc...

Study: Change in Habits Due to Listeriosis Outbreak
CANADA - A majority of Canadians have changed their buying and consumption behaviour following the recall associated with listeria in ready-to-eat meats, according to a new survey by University of Guelph...

Production Goal of Alberta Pork AGM
ALBERTA - Alberta pork producers have set aggressive targets to revitalize their industry and the most pressing of those will be the focus of the 2008 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Alberta Pork. It will...

IBM Track Manitoba Meat with Digital Passport
MANITOBA - A new food traceability system in Manitoba was shown to work after a test tracked food from farm to fork.

Western Canada Production Infrastructure Still Strong
CANADA - Canada Pork International says, despite the current problems facing Canada's pork industry, western Canada remains well positioned to provide quality pork to the world, writes Bruce Cochrane.