People have more choice but they also want to “know more about what’s in their food and how it’s produced,” said Jacques Lefebvre, chief executive officer of the Dairy Farmers of Canada.

Dairy farmers struggle for consumer loyalty

Producers told to come to grips with milk alternatives and increased production scrutiny

Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s dairy producers no longer enjoy a privileged relationship with consumers whose support is unquestioned, says an industry leader. People have a wider range of choices but […] Read more



Report authors note that for the first time, climate change has made the top five list of consumer issues with the food system, and the proportion of Canadian consumers who believe that Canada’s food system is headed in the right direction has significantly declined compared to 2020.

Climate anxieties shape consumer demands

Agriculture and food sector faces “new reality,” according to food marketing firm Nourish

Failure to act on the climate and personal health anxieties of Canadians could be a “brand breaker” for businesses in the farm and food sector, according to the 2022 consumer […] Read more