Local, Global Perspective at Shakespeare Seminar
ONTARIO, CANADA - 'Pork Production: A Local and Global Perspective' is the title of this year's Shakespeare Swine Seminar at the Shakespeare Community Centre on 15 December.

Opening of Thunder Creek Pork: Expectations
CANADA - The mayor of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, says the re-establishment of federally inspected pork processing in Saskatchewan will mean the creation of new jobs and economic activity, writes Bruce C...

Pork Commentary: Maple Leaf Foods Burlington Sold
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Maple Leaf Completes Sale to Fearmans Pork Inc.
CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods announced yesterday that it has closed the sale of its pork processing operation, located in Burlington, Ontario, to Fearmans Pork, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners...

Maple Leaf to Close Sale of Burlington Pork Plant
CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced yesterday that it is proceeding with the sale of its pork processing operation, located in Burlington, Ontario, to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc.

Pork Commentary: New Highs for CME Hogs
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Bullish US/Canadian Inventory Report
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Maple Leaf Results Hit by Rising Raw Material Costs
CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has reported its financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2010. Sales were flat overall but results from the Meat Group were improved.

Pork Commentary: New Corn, Seasonal Supply Surge
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Re-Opening of Moose Jaw Gets Positive Response
CANADA - Officials with Donald's Fine Foods report the response among Saskatchewan swine industry stakeholders to its planned re-opening of an idled Moose Jaw pork processing plant has been extremely positive,...

Pork Commentary: Nasty Week for Hog Prices
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

New Label Claim Extends Use of Swine Antibiotic
CANADA - Draxxin® is now registered for control of swine respiratory disease (SRD) in groups of pigs where SRD has been diagnosed.

Canada: Where We've Been; Where We Might be Going
CANADA - Canada like the rest of North America and several other pork exporting nations in the world has had extreme pressure on its pork industry in the last three years, writes Bob Fraser from Sales...

Moose Jaw Pork Facility Renovations on Track
CANADA - The owners of Thunder Creek Pork report renovations to the Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan based pork processing plant remain on track for a late December 2010 opening, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentary: Corn Price Shock
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Improved Profit Margins Expected in Maple Leaf
CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods is confident a Comprehensive Value Creation Plan approved by the company's board of directors last week will boost profit margins by 75 per cent over the next five years, writes...

Maple Leaf Implements Value Creation Plan
CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods has developed a strategy plan that it says will deliver substantial earnings growth in each of the next five years.

Pork Commentary: USDA Confirms No Expansion
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Sow Units Sit Empty
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Record Price Pork Bellies Become News Story
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Moose Jaw Reopening Could Provide Economic Boost
CANADA - The mayor of Moose Jaw is confident the pending reopening of the idled Moose Jaw Packers pork processing facility will provide a much needed boost for city, for Saskatchewan's pork producers and...

The Biggest Challenge When Preparing Pork
CANADA - The creator of the "dinnerwithjulie.com" web site says the biggest challenge when preparing pork is avoiding the temptation to over-cook the product, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Pork Commentary: USDA Pork Cutouts Approach 90 Cents/Pound
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Maple Leaf Foods Shows 'Steady Improvements'
CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has reported its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2010, which the CEO described as showing "continued steady improvements across our business in spite...

Pork Commentary: October and December 2010 Lean Hog Contract
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Product Launch Could Stimulate Consumption
CANADA - Maple Leaf Consumer Foods is confident the launch of a new premium line of moisture enhanced pork products will help stimulate increased domestic sales of pork, writes Bruce Cochrane.

Moose Jaw Pork Plant Renovations Set to Begin
CANADA - Langley, B.C.-based Donald's Fine Foods is set to begin renovations and hopes to have its recently acquired pork processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in operation by the end of the year,...

Pork Commentary: National Pork Industry Conference Report
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Prices Profitable But Not Great
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Food Safety Campaign Targets People at Greater Risk
CANADA - Maple Leaf Foods and the Canadian Public Health Association are taking action to improve Canadian's understanding food safety, writes Bruce Cochrane.