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Maple Leaf Foods expecting modest annual growth in its plant-based protein

Maple Leaf Foods expecting modest annual growth in its plant-based protein

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. said it's expecting modest annual growth in its plant-based protein category as the company reported a loss for its latest quarter, due in part to weaker pork markets and a cyberattack. The Mississauga, Ont.
Nova Scotia to give $15 million to fruit growers who lost crops in extreme cold snap

Nova Scotia to give $15 million to fruit growers who lost crops in extreme cold snap

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government announced today it will give $15 million to growers of grapes and other fruit whose crops were destroyed in last month’s extreme cold snap.
B.C. invests $200 million toward boosting food banks, producers and supply chain

B.C. invests $200 million toward boosting food banks, producers and supply chain

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is dedicating $200 million toward boosting both the province's food bank system and overall agricultural production and resiliency.
Phoena CEO Greg Guyatt steps down, Corné Melissen takes helm of pot company

Phoena CEO Greg Guyatt steps down, Corné Melissen takes helm of pot company

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Phoena Inc. says chief executive Greg Guyatt has resigned. The Vaughan, Ont. cannabis company says Guyatt's resignation was effective Feb. 24 and comes three years after he joined the business.
Canadian grain storage arrived just in time for Ukrainian farmer

Canadian grain storage arrived just in time for Ukrainian farmer

CHERNEVE, LVIV OBLAST, UKRAINE — Oleh His marches with pride and purpose in rain-soaked mud through row upon row of large white polyethylene bags, each stamped with a Canadian logo and filled to bursting with this year's harvest of grain.
Prime Minister tells Quebec farmers government working on targeted inflation aid

Prime Minister tells Quebec farmers government working on targeted inflation aid

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is looking at how it can provide targeted aid to farmers who are struggling with inflation.
Cannabis companies weigh pricing strategies after OCS margin cut

Cannabis companies weigh pricing strategies after OCS margin cut

TORONTO — Canopy Growth Corp. will hold its prices as licensed pot producers weigh whether to pass along to consumers the savings from the Ontario Cannabis Store's forthcoming margin decrease. The Smiths Falls, Ont.
New agri-processing tax credit to be part of Alberta’s 2023 Budget

New agri-processing tax credit to be part of Alberta’s 2023 Budget

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner said the program will provide 12 per cent “non-refundable tax-credit" to eligible businesses make a minimum capital investment of $10 million “in value-added agri-processing."
Ontario Cannabis Store reducing price margins to help pot businesses compete

Ontario Cannabis Store reducing price margins to help pot businesses compete

TORONTO — In a bid to help retailers compete with the illicit pot market, the Ontario Cannabis Store will lower its price margins this fall — but its chief executive warns the move won't solve all the industry's woes.
Nutrien to slightly delay potash production ramp-up as global sales slump

Nutrien to slightly delay potash production ramp-up as global sales slump

CALGARY — Nutrien Ltd. will slightly delay the timing of its plan to ramp up potash production, due to slumping sales.
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