Farm to Fork: Agricultural Traceability in Canada and its Benefits to Consumers
By: Deanna Bysterveld, University of Saskatchewan student Recent years have shown an increase in the consumer demand for a greater public knowledge of the safety …
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Global Pandemic Pushes Food Prices Higher
Canada’s 2021 Food Price Report What a year 2020 has been, and through it all, the researchers behind Canada’s Food Price Report have been paying …
Consumer Insights on Canada’s Food Safety and Risk Assessment System
Canada has one of the best food safety and risk assessment systems in the world. In the Conference Board of Canada’s 2014 food safety rankings, …
Plant-Based Protein: What are the myths?
By Brock Thomson University of Saskatchewan Student New markets may be key to Canadian canola success Plant-based protein is a growing trend in the food …
Impact of Global Food Waste on Food Security
By Makenna Laventure, University of Saskatchewan Student Food security Food security is defined in terms of people having access to nutritious, safe food, that allows …
The Public’s Trust is a Precious Gift
Canada’s food system working to gain trust In the food system, whether its farmers, retailers, or researchers, the public’s trust is vital and a precious …
The Politics of Risk
Safe foods and technologies no longer reaching some markets Risk is an odd thing in modern societies. Most of us prefer to avoid risk, yet …
The Growing Problem Surrounding Food Waste
#Agbiousask student, Jordan Green, this week blogs about the waste of the consumer’s grocery cart. Why is food waste such a big problem?
Has McDonald’s Gone Nuts?
Canadian’s newest beef with chain restaurants is nuts! When Earl’s Restaurant chain announced they were moving to use humane certified beef and A&W advertised their …
Does Eating NON-GM Cost Consumers?
How Consumers Benefit from GM Crops One criticism that is frequently levelled against GM crops and biotechnology, in general, is that there are no benefits …