The Canadian pork sector is aiming for a 2021 deadline for all pork producers to be on its new Canadian Pork Excellence assurance program. The Canadian Pork Council and its member provincial associations took a step backwards on the plan last year after an outcry from pork producers about a lack of consultation. Why it […] Read more
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Pork assurance program moving ahead after pause for producer feedback
Farm groups weigh options after hog truck verdict
Officials with Ontario farm groups plan to “discuss next steps” following the dismissal of charges against an animal welfare activist who gave drinks to hogs aboard a livestock trailer. Justice David Harris of the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed a charge of criminal mischief against Anita Krajnc of the self-described “grassroots, animal rights, […] Read more
Ontario supports local pork branding program
The Ontario government has provided Ontario Pork with up to $2 million to encourage more consumers to eat and purchase Ontario pork. In a release, the government said this supports Ontario’s local food strategy helping to make more local food available in the province’s markets, schools, cafeterias, grocery stores and restaurants. It said that since 2003, […] Read more
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