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This week on The Food Professor Podcast, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois welcome two special guests for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred interview: Axel Schwan, President of Tim Hortons Canada & U.S., and Duncan Fulton, Chief Corporate Officer of Restaurant Brands International (RBI). With Dunkin' Donuts announcing its return to Canada and Canadians passionately debating the future of their most iconic coffee brand, Axel and Duncan showed up ready to answer the tough questions. In a candid 40-minute conversation, Schwan and Fulton open up about Tim Hortons' "Back to Basics" strategy — the largest consumer research project in the company's history — and the quality overhaul that followed: freshly cracked eggs replacing frozen patties in breakfast sandwiches, 40% more apple in the apple fritter, more Venetian cream in the Boston cream, and the removal of artificial colours, flavours and preservatives across the menu. They share how Tim Hortons serves four million guests a day across 4,000 restaurants owned by 1,500 Canadian franchisees, why traffic is the one metric Axel watches daily, and how the brand is winning younger consumers with its Quenchers platform — including the imminent launch of Popping Quenchers — plus celebrity partnerships with Justin Bieber and Ryan Reynolds. The duo also tackles the controversy head-on: Is the wave of announcements — 400 restaurant renovations, 80 new builds, a national hiring campaign — a reaction to Dunkin's arrival? Fulton sets the record straight on the temporary foreign worker debate, noting roughly 4,000 of 110,000 restaurant team members are part of the program, and explains how AI is being deployed to improve the team member experience, from labour scheduling to order accuracy. A rapid-fire round covers everything from the biggest public misconception about Tim Hortons to the products Canadians want back, while Michael shares his own fun factoid: he helped invent Roll Up the Rim during his Dixie Cup days. But first, we start with the food and agriculture news of the week. Sobeys gets served as the Competition Bureau flexes its new Competition Act powers to investigate property controls in Canadian grocery. We break down Ottawa's newly published AI strategy and what it means for agriculture and food, where Canada's persistent data deficit threatens to undermine even the best intentions. Then, the screwworm fly resurfaces in Texas, prompting the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to take targeted action — and sending cattle futures and already-high beef prices climbing. Sylvain also reports from Delaware, where he keynoted a healthcare conference on food as medicine and discovered a surprising threat to American farmland: hundreds of AI data centres being built on fertile soil. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Visiting Professor in Food Policy and Distribution at McGill University and a Professor in Food Distribution and Policy in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University.Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He is one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability with over 775 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Charlebois is also an editor for the prestigious Trends in Food Science Technology journal. He co-hosts The Food Professor podcast, discussing issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries and which is the most listened Canadian management podcast in Canada. Every year since 2012, he has published the now highly anticipated Canadian Food Price Report, which provides an overview of food price trends for the coming year. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, nationally as well as internationally. He has testified on several occasions before parliamentary committees on food policy-related issues as an expert witness. He has been asked to act as an advisor on food and agricultural policies in many Canadian provinces and other countries.With extensive experience collaborating with businesses, governments, and NGOs, Dr. Charlebois combines academic rigor with practical expertise, making him one of the most influential voices in the global agri-food landscape. His work continues to advance the understanding of food systems, fostering innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving industry. In 2025, he received the prestigious Charles III medal recognizing his tremendous work in informing Canadians about food issues. Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the National Retail Federation (NRF) as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025, and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Updates on Monette Farms, provincial seeding progress, CFIA's proposed traceability regulation changes, and more.
As debate continues over proposed changes to Canada's livestock traceability framework, the Saskatchewan Cattle Association is making it clear that questions around cost, technology, data privacy, and practicality need to be addressed before any new regulatory requirements are considered. In a conversation with RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney, Sandy Russell, interim CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattle Association... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Sandy Russell of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association on challenges surrounding CFIA traceability changes and Cole Ambrock of KWS on hybrid rye and lessons from a dry fall. Also on today’s show, Haney unpacks audience feedback. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:21... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Sandy Russell of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association on challenges surrounding CFIA traceability changes and Cole Ambrock of KWS on hybrid rye and lessons from a dry fall. Also on today’s show, Haney unpacks audience feedback. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:21... Read More
It's The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew to hear about a must on the bucket list…The World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale. Plus, we have the latest cattle industry news, market recaps and lots more wrapped into this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Rodeo & Western Lifestyle Come Together At The Miles City Bucking Horse Sale The World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale (MCBHS) is where rodeo history, cowboy culture, and thrilling equine action come together. Held annually in Miles City, Montana, this four-day event is a one-of-a-kind Western experience featuring PRCA-sanctioned bronc riding, high-energy wild horse races, and the exhilarating Derby Horse Races. Whether you're a lifelong rodeo fan or a first-time visitor, this is the must-attend cowboy event of the year! Miles City Bucking Horse Sale 2026: Full Event Schedule Celebrating 75 years of Rodeo, Cowboys and the Western Way of Life! Thursday, May 14 – Kick-Off Concert Live music kicks off the action with a party in the dirt! Concert Line Up! 6:00 PM – Kenny Feidler – Opening Entertainer 7:00 PM – Corb Lund – Special Guest 8:30 PM – Trace Adkins – Headliner Buy Concert Tickets here! Friday, May 15 – Permit Challenge Rodeo, Horse Racing, Western Shopping, Live Music PRCA Permit Challenge Rodeo showcasing up-and-coming cowboys. Wild Horse Races, Derby Horse Racing with pari-mutuel betting is a fan-favorite adrenaline rush! Plus the Western Trade Show! Your night ends downtown with live country music at the street dance! Saturday, May 16 – The Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, Parade, Horse Races, Shopping, Live Music World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale celebrates 75 years– featuring the VERY best bucking stock in the country. Derby Horse Races – Place your bets on top-tier racehorses in an electrifying competition. Trade Show & Western Shopping – Explore a massive trade show packed with authentic Western clothing, home décor, and cowboy gear. Dance the night away at the downtown street dance featuring live country music! Sunday, May 17 – PRCA Xtreme Bronc Match Rodeo, Horse Racing, Trade Show Shopping PRCA Xtreme Bronc Match Rodeo – The world's best bronc riders face off against elite roughstock horses in a high-stakes battle! Expect more Derby Horse Races and Wild Horse Racing, and enjoy western – cowboy shopping at the huge trade show! Find the FULL SCHEDULE with times of events HERE. Why You Can't Miss the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Thrilling Rodeo Action & Wild Horse Races This event isn't just a rodeo – it's an all-out cowboy celebration! Experience the thrill of top-level PRCA-sanctioned saddle bronc and bareback riding, wild horse races, and a true Western showdown. Massive Trade Show Featuring Western Lifestyle & Shopping The Miles City Bucking Horse Sale hosts one of the largest Western trade shows in the region, featuring authentic cowboy gear, Western clothing, home décor, and specialty items. Whether you're looking for handcrafted leather goods, custom cowboy hats, or unique Western art, this trade show is a shopper's paradise. Non-Stop Live Music & Entertainment From the Kick-Off Concert featuring country music stars to nightly live performances downtown, the party never stops! The event attracts some of the best country artists, keeping the Western spirit alive with live performances throughout the weekend. Cowboy Culture & The “Cowboy Mardi Gras” The Miles City Bucking Horse Sale is known as the “Cowboy Mardi Gras” for a reason! Between the parade, shopping, and endless Western festivities, you'll be fully immersed in cowboy tradition and camaraderie. AND don't forget the live country music at the street dance in downtown Miles City, Montana! Derby Horse Races & Pari-Mutuel Wagering Place your bets on elite race horses competing in the Derby Horse Races – a thrilling addition to the Bucking Horse Sale weekend! With pari-mutuel wagering, fans can experience the excitement of big-time horse racing right in Montana. Plan Your Trip: Montana Bound in May! Whether you're a rodeo enthusiast, horse racing fan, or just love the Western way of life, the 74th Annual Miles City Bucking Horse Sale is an event you don't want to miss. How to Get There: By Air: Fly into Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) and drive 2 hours east to Miles City. By Car: Located along Interstate 94, Miles City is easily accessible from anywhere in the Midwest. Where to Stay: Book early! Hotels, Airbnbs, and campgrounds fill up fast. Check local listings for accommodations and visit Miles City Convention & Visitors Bureau. Join the Legacy – Get Your Tickets Today! Tickets are selling fast – secure yours now and be part of Montana's greatest rodeo and horse racing tradition. Visit BuckingHorseSale.com for details. Mark your calendar for May 14-17, 2026, and we'll see you in Miles City, Montana! Cattle Industry News Cattle Herd Rebuilding & Drought These are the best of times for cow-calf producers, at least on paper. The CME feeder cattle index, which tracks the price of feeder cattle at various auctions, is currently 28% higher than a year ago. Even when adjusting for inflation, current feeder cattle prices are almost 20% higher than the previous cyclical peak in 2014. However, the dramatic increase in cow-calf returns has not caused producers to retain more heifers for cow herd replacement. The sharp jump in returns in 2014 resulted in a 7% increase in beef cow replacement heifers to start the new year. Last year may have been the best on record for producer returns, but replacement heifers increased just 0.4%, with the beef cow replacements up less than 1%. The Livestock Market Information Center or LMIC expects cow-calf producer returns to be even better in 2026 and 2027. The surge in futures has caused LMIC to raise calculated returns for 2026 by 32% vs. October, while returns for 2027 are now 54% higher than estimated six months ago, at nearly $1,100/cow. There is certainly interest on the part of producers to invest in their operations, but there are several critical hurdles. The main one is drought. We do not yet have a full reading of pasture conditions, but expectations are that conditions are far worse than last year. According to USDA, about 45% of US cattle are now in areas experiencing severe or more intense drought. Producers with hay stocks are working through them as they wait for spring weather to green up pastures, but that is not guaranteed. Producers may have the best intentions to breed more heifers, but if feed is not there, they may opt to replace older cows rather than expand the herd. The other challenge is uncertainty about beef demand, not today or tomorrow, but in 2027, 2028, and beyond. The economy is on solid footing, and combined with a growing consumer appetite for protein, this has helped push beef demand to the highest point in 30+ years. Consumers are fickle and tastes change. After many years of battling drought, packers, and changing consumer diets, for some producers this is a golden opportunity to cash out. REFERENCE: https://meatingplace.com/dlr-monthly-exclusive-herd-rebuilding-collides-with-drought-uncertainty/ Canada's Beef Traceability Rules On Hold Changes to Canada's beef traceability regulations were set to take effect in spring 2026 under Part 15 of the Health of Animals Regulations, but the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has paused publication of the proposed amendments after significant pushback from cattle producers. The complexity of the regulatory package has fuelled misunderstanding across the industry, and opposition has been vocal — including a petition launched Jan. 8 that has drawn nearly 30,000 signatures. Traceability efforts began before the 2003 BSE crisis, as the disease spread across Europe and Canada prepared for its arrival. The system was built to identify where infected animals came from and where they went, so the Canadian market could reopen as quickly as possible. Rick Wright of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada said without industry being at the table from day one, we may have been slapped with something that's closer to what Europe is than what we've got today. Producers have raised concerns about several elements of the proposed changes: the requirement to use premises identification numbers to purchase identification tags, the seven-day movement reporting window and the expanded role of the Canadian Livestock Tracking system. — particularly for those without reliable internet access. Other concerns include government overreach, the administrative burden on producers who move and sell cattle frequently, and what many see as insufficient communication from both the CFIA and producer organizations. Some producers have said publicly they do not intend to comply. REFERENCE: https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/news/beef-traceability-rules-paused-producer-backlash/ Vet Shortage Challenges Livestock Producers Access to large animal veterinary care continues to be a growing concern, as livestock producers in Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado face ongoing shortages in rural veterinary services. Much of the region has been identified as underserved through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, which designates areas lacking sufficient veterinary coverage and offers incentives to attract practitioners. These designations underscore a widespread challenge in maintaining adequate care for livestock-heavy states. In these states, livestock operations are often spread across large geographic areas, meaning veterinarians cover extensive territories. Even a small decline in available practitioners can have significant impacts, leading to longer response times, increased travel distances and limited availability during critical periods. For producers, access to timely veterinary care is essential for herd health, productivity and regulatory compliance, especially during high-demand seasons such as calving. Federal and state programs across the Northern Plains show a growing recognition of the issue, but also highlight the scale of the challenge. Incentive-based programs in states like Nebraska aim to recruit veterinarians into rural practice, while proposed federal legislation seeks to strengthen those efforts. Wyoming's investments, meanwhile, support the broader animal health systems that depend on veterinary capacity. Even with these efforts, the shortage of large animal veterinarians remains a long-term concern. Sustained focus on education, recruitment and retention will be critical to ensuring livestock producers across Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado have access to the veterinary care they depend on. REFERENCE: https://www.thefencepost.com/news/veterinary-shortage-challenges-livestock-producers-across-the-northern-plains/ McDonald's Big Arch McDonald's efforts to balance prices and value in the face of more expensive inputs and inflation-stressed consumers is leading the chain to upgrade burgers even as chicken takes up more menu space, according to CEO Chris Kempczinski. He went viral recently in a video promoting McDonald's newly introduced Big Arch, drawing social media ridicule for taking a dainty bite. Bosses from competing chains made videos chowing down on their own sandwiches, but the hoopla ultimately dramatically raised awareness of the new burger. Kempczinski said in a recent video interview with the Wall Street Journal that there's a group of consumers out there who want a really big burger that's a half pound of beef in the Big Arch. He went on to say as you look at what consumers were buying, and perhaps other places; fast casual restaurants or or even fine dining or full dining, there's a desire to have sort of an elevated burger experience. And I think what we've done with the Big Arch, the bun, sauces that we have with it, the crispy onions, all those things. That was for us, a way to offer that more elevated burger experience.” Kempczinski said there's been quite a bit of cost inflation, both on the input side, so food and packaging, those costs are up pretty significantly,” Burgers and beef … has probably been one of the most hard-hit areas, and then you also had quite a bit of labor inflation that's happened.” McDonald's has been steadily adding chicken items to its menu for years, in part to manage input costs. Its expansion this year of value menu items has also been chicken-centric. REFERENCE: https://meatingplace.com/ceo-pricy-beef-moving-mcdonalds-toward-more-chicken-elevated-burgers/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=1103020073&utm_campaign=MTGMCD260424014&utm_date=20260424-1300 Featured Experts in the Cattle Industry Steve Kenyon - The World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale https://buckinghorsesale.com/ Follow On Facebook: @BuckingHorseSale Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Follow on Facebook: @cattleconvos Contact Us with Questions or Concerns Have questions or feedback? Feel free to reach out via: Call/Text: 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Email: RanchItUpShow@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow YouTube: Subscribe to Ranch It Up Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchItUp Catch all episodes of the Ranch It Up Podcast available on all major podcasting platforms. Discover the Heart of Rural America with Tigger & BEC Ranching, farming, and the Western lifestyle are at the heart of everything we do. Tigger & BEC bring you exclusive insights from the world of working ranches, cattle farming, and sustainable beef production. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner (BEC) and their mission to promote the Western way of life at Tigger and BEC. https://tiggerandbec.com/ Industry References, Partners and Resources For additional information on industry trends, products, and services, check out these trusted resources: Allied Genetic Resources: https://alliedgeneticresources.com/ American Gelbvieh Association: https://gelbvieh.org/ Axiota Animal Health: https://axiota.com/multimin-campaign-landing-page/ Imogene Ingredients: https://www.imogeneingredients.com/ Jorgensen Land & Cattle: https://jorgensenfarms.com/#/?ranchchannel=view Medora Boot: https://medoraboot.com/ RFD-TV: https://www.rfdtv.com/ Rural Radio Network: https://www.ruralradio147.com/ Superior Livestock Auctions: https://superiorlivestock.com/ Transova Genetics: https://transova.com/ Westway Feed Products: https://westwayfeed.com/ Wrangler: https://www.wrangler.com/ Wulf Cattle: https://www.wulfcattle.com/
This is my last podcast episode, Celiac Canada will be steering the ship from now on as I transfer the podcast to them. An exciting time for me as I know that Celiac Canada will be able to do amazing things when they take over. This podcast has two parts: first, I speak with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about articles she has brought to our attention over the past month, and; second Ellen and Cinde Little, the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet discuss some thoughts and memories about the podcast over the years. My first episode was a conversation with Melissa Secord in January, 2018 and I'm finishing off with Episode 356 – lots of fun times! Ellen and I talk about the CFIA recall of Gino Bambino Pizza Starter Kits from Costco due to mould (very unfortunate). We look at the evolving pathway to Diagnosis for adults in Italy where they seem to be ahead of the curve on this one. Ellen brings to our attention a study that was done regarding differing symptoms experienced by different ethnicities and races – something to think about. Dietary fibre is something we all know we need more of, but work being done at McMaster University with a helpful grant from the CCA's J.A. Campbell Fund, is finding that fibre may not be digested the same way in someone with celiac disease. They're also working on a specific gut bacteria which might make a real difference. Ellen talks to us about an in-depth study on what can go wrong in a diagnosis or misdiagnosis, and the importance of the medical community understanding those weak points in the pathway, in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis sooner. Recently, California passed legislation that requires food producers who make masa (which is used in corn tortillas among other things), to fortify their masa flour with folic acid, an essential nutrient. Lack of this nutrient is a cause for some serious birth defects which are more prevalent in the Latino population. Wheat flour has been fortified for many years, but our gluten free flours are not – this could be a big step. CELIAC SCENE NEWS CFIA Recall - Gino Bambino Pizza Starter Kits Celiac Disease Diagnosis in Adults Now Possible Without Biopsy Celiac Disease Symptoms Vary by Race and Ethnicity Celiacs Aren't Benefitting from Increased Dietary Fibre Bridging the Gaps in Celiac Disease Diagnosis California Mandate Makes a Case for Fortification of Canadian Gluten-Free Products After Ellen and I spoke about the "news", we brought Cinde Little everydayglutenfreegourmet.com into the conversation to reminisce about the years of podcasts. We share stories and inside jokes. I'm grateful that my friends took the time to share these special moments with me. I will miss doing the podcast, but I'm confident that Celiac Canada will be able to take it to new heights. Bye For Now Sue's Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com
This is my last podcast episode, Celiac Canada will be steering the ship from now on as I transfer the podcast to them. An exciting time for me as I know that Celiac Canada will be able to do amazing things when they take over. This podcast has two parts: first, I speak with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about articles she has brought to our attention over the past month, and; second Ellen and Cinde Little, the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet discuss some thoughts and memories about the podcast over the years. My first episode was a conversation with Melissa Secord in January, 2018 and I'm finishing off with Episode 356 – lots of fun times! Ellen and I talk about the CFIA recall of Gino Bambino Pizza Starter Kits from Costco due to mould (very unfortunate). We look at the evolving pathway to Diagnosis for adults in Italy where they seem to be ahead of the curve on this one. Ellen brings to our attention a study that was done regarding differing symptoms experienced by different ethnicities and races – something to think about. Dietary fibre is something we all know we need more of, but work being done at McMaster University with a helpful grant from the CCA's J.A. Campbell Fund, is finding that fibre may not be digested the same way in someone with celiac disease. They're also working on a specific gut bacteria which might make a real difference. Ellen talks to us about an in-depth study on what can go wrong in a diagnosis or misdiagnosis, and the importance of the medical community understanding those weak points in the pathway, in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis sooner. Recently, California passed legislation that requires food producers who make masa (which is used in corn tortillas among other things), to fortify their masa flour with folic acid, an essential nutrient. Lack of this nutrient is a cause for some serious birth defects which are more prevalent in the Latino population. Wheat flour has been fortified for many years, but our gluten free flours are not – this could be a big step. CELIAC SCENE NEWS CFIA Recall - Gino Bambino Pizza Starter Kits Celiac Disease Diagnosis in Adults Now Possible Without Biopsy Celiac Disease Symptoms Vary by Race and Ethnicity Celiacs Aren't Benefitting from Increased Dietary Fibre Bridging the Gaps in Celiac Disease Diagnosis California Mandate Makes a Case for Fortification of Canadian Gluten-Free Products After Ellen and I spoke about the "news", we brought Cinde Little everydayglutenfreegourmet.com into the conversation to reminisce about the years of podcasts. We share stories and inside jokes. I'm grateful that my friends took the time to share these special moments with me. I will miss doing the podcast, but I'm confident that Celiac Canada will be able to take it to new heights. Bye For Now Sue's Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com
Happy Easter and welcome to this Good Friday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney! On today's show, hear from: Tyler Fulton of Canadian Cattle Association on potential CFIA traceability changes; Fred Thun, CEO of UFA, on UFA's acquisition of AgraCity's assets; Craig Johnston of Farm Credit Canada on the 2026 Food and... Read More
Happy Easter and welcome to this Good Friday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney! On today's show, hear from: Tyler Fulton of Canadian Cattle Association on potential CFIA traceability changes; Fred Thun, CEO of UFA, on UFA's acquisition of AgraCity's assets; Craig Johnston of Farm Credit Canada on the 2026 Food and... Read More
On Tuesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Feds allow emergency use of strychnine for a limited time, Canadian Cattle Association doesn't support the CFIA's proposed traceability rule changes, and more.
Ce mercredi 11 mars, Sandra Gandoin a reçu Sébastien Gillet, directeur Général GL Events et directeur du CFIA, François Chaine, directeur du développement chez Chemdoc Water Technologies, et Ignace de Prest, président de Newheat, dans l'émission La France a tout pour réussir sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission le vendredi et le samedi et réécoutez la en podcast.
Send a textWhat if camp food didn't taste like compromise? We sit down with Camp Kitchen's trio—chef-driven recipes, camera in hand, design chops at the ready—and trace how a home-based certified kitchen turned into a thousand-meal launch at the Hamilton Adventure Expo. This is a ground-up build: dense proteins cut to rehydrate on time, short noodles that won't pulverize in a pack, and breakfasts that greet you with a wave of berry aroma the instant hot water hits the bag.Tyler walks us through the freeze-drying science that keeps flavour intact and safety tight, from pre- and post-cycle tray weights to vacuum sensors that call the end of a run. We dig into the R&D wins and misses that shaped the menu—why meatballs became bolognese, why broccoli behaves, and how a chef's obsession with texture pays off at a soggy portage or windswept campsite. Tosh shares the personal story behind their jambalaya, born from cold army rations and reborn by a campfire with real shrimp, chicken, and sausage that actually come back to life in the bowl. Cassy opens the curtain on the brand's look: in-house photography, Illustrator nights, and packaging that had to be ready days before launch.We also explore the local heartbeat of the food. Red fife flour—nutty, earthy, proudly Peterborough—anchors a shoreline fish flour and a bannock mix that turn a pan into a celebration. Their “campfire essentials” and oatmeals can ship Canada-wide, while meat-based meals focus on Ontario as the team scales production toward CFIA approval and wholesale. Between defrost cycles and order pickups, we compare trip notes: ice fishing dates, low-water river routes, family paddles before a new baby, and the Ontario backcountry access we often take for granted.If you care about real ingredients, reliable rehydration, and supporting Ontario-made outdoor food, you'll find practical insights and trail-ready ideas here. Subscribe for more builder stories, share with a friend who's planning their first big paddle, and leave a review to help fellow campers discover the show.https://www.instagram.com/camp_kitch/https://campkitchenstore.ca/https://www.youtube.com/@CAMP_KITCHSupport the showCONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING:Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/homeEMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.comWEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.comYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampinFACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's proposed changes to traceability regulations have been a hot topic among the cattle community. And it's kept the Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) and like-minded groups busy, gathering feedback from producers. It all started in December when the CFIA first announced the proposed changes before swift backlash forced them to pause them to do more consultation. Chair of SCA Chad Ross says they were the first ones to call for the pause. He says traceability rules have been an ongoing conversation for more than two decades.AND Canadian marked Food Freedom Day–the day the average Canadian has earned enough to pay for groceries for the rest of the year, according to a report from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.The CFA says the average Canadian is expected to have spent 12.3 per cent of their disposable income on food.CFA Policy Officer Scott Ross shares some of the findings of the report and says the take-home message is that we have access to high-quality food that’s some of the cheapest in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to today’s edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Syngenta Canada! For today’s show, host Shaun Haney is coming to you from the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky! On today's show: Minister Heath MacDonald on communicating plans surrounding the recent CFIA and AAFC cuts and; Steve Johns and Brad Brad Garlough... Read More
Welcome to today’s edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Syngenta Canada! For today’s show, host Shaun Haney is coming to you from the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky! On today's show: Minister Heath MacDonald on communicating plans surrounding the recent CFIA and AAFC cuts and; Steve Johns and Brad Brad Garlough... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined for a spotlight interview with Troy Basaraba of Bayer Crop Science! For today’s RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvinn Heppner of RealAgriculture. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio podcast exclusive bonus... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined for a spotlight interview with Troy Basaraba of Bayer Crop Science! For today’s RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvinn Heppner of RealAgriculture. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio podcast exclusive bonus... Read More
On this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois unpack one of the most wide-ranging conversations of the season—blending major food policy, trade, and retail stories with an inspiring deep dive into the life and business philosophy of Cosimo Mammoliti, Founder & CEO of the Terroni Group.The episode opens with fast-moving headlines shaping Canada's food system. The hosts analyze the federal government's decision to cut roughly 1,300 jobs at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), debating whether technology, AI, and risk-based inspection models can offset staffing losses. They then break down the new income-tested GST grocery credit, calling it a helpful short-term fix that fails to address deeper productivity and food affordability challenges.Next, the discussion turns to gene-edited pork, following Health Canada's approval and the decision by DuBreton to label products as non-gene-edited. Sylvain stresses this is not a food safety issue—but a consumer transparency issue that will define trust in future food technologies. The hosts also explore the implications of the long-awaited EU–India trade agreement, what it means for Canada's global food competitiveness, and how warming relations with China and India could reshape agri-food exports.Climate volatility also makes the agenda, with Arctic air threatening Florida citrus crops and reinforcing how global sourcing—from Egypt to South Africa—now underpins North American grocery supply. The segment closes with a sharp debate on universities banning beef, Amazon's decision to close Fresh and Go stores while doubling down on automation, and Starbucks' early progress under CEO Brian Niccol.At the heart of the episode is an extraordinary conversation with Cosimo Mammoliti, whose Terroni Group has grown from a four-stool café on Queen Street into a hospitality, importing, and wine empire spanning Toronto and Los Angeles. Cosimo shares how his obsession with **materia prima—ingredient integrity and provenance—**led him to import his own flour, olive oil, and wines directly from family producers across Italy.He explains why Terroni does not allow menu modifications, how COVID permanently changed his approach to delivery platforms, and why authenticity—not trends—guides every decision. Cosimo also reflects on launching his best-selling cookbook La Cucina di Terroni, his fast-growing frozen pizza brand Porta, and the operational pressures facing restaurants in today's high-cost economy. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Visiting Professor in Food Policy and Distribution at McGill University and a Professor in Food Distribution and Policy in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University.Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He is one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability with over 775 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Charlebois is also an editor for the prestigious Trends in Food Science Technology journal. He co-hosts The Food Professor podcast, discussing issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries and which is the most listened Canadian management podcast in Canada. Every year since 2012, he has published the now highly anticipated Canadian Food Price Report, which provides an overview of food price trends for the coming year. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, nationally as well as internationally. He has testified on several occasions before parliamentary committees on food policy-related issues as an expert witness. He has been asked to act as an advisor on food and agricultural policies in many Canadian provinces and other countries.With extensive experience collaborating with businesses, governments, and NGOs, Dr. Charlebois combines academic rigor with practical expertise, making him one of the most influential voices in the global agri-food landscape. His work continues to advance the understanding of food systems, fostering innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving industry. In 2025, he received the prestigious Charles III medal recognizing his tremendous work in informing Canadians about food issues. Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the National Retail Federation (NRF) as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025, and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: APAS is the latest to comment on cuts at AAFC, the union representing CFIA workers react to cuts in that department, and more.
If you were on social media late last week you may have noticed a flurry of announcements, statements, and posts from beef and cattle groups addressing misinformation circulating about traceability regulation changes for livestock. "Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) is aware of questions and discussion regarding the proposed federal livestock traceability regulations and their anticipated... Read More
On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: A farmer shares concern over SaskPower's proposed rate hikes, reaction to CFIA pausing proposed traceability regulation changes, and more.
My guest this week is Mr. Ron Gray, former Leader of the Christian Heritage Party from 1995 until 2008. We chat about Justin Trudeau's painful departure after 10 years of disastrous rule and the sudden appointment of Prime Minister Mark Carney. We touch on the CFIA slaughter of more than 300 healthy ostriches in Edgewood, BC and the punishment by trial of freedom fighters Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. We talk about Midnight Hammer, the US / Israel military destruction of Iran's nuclear weapons program. We mention the arrest and re-arrest of Pastor Derek Reimer in Calgary for protecting children from Drag Queens. We talk about BC's collapse under the weight of UNDRIP and the implications of the Cowichan decision in Richmond. We talk about the unlikely and precarious partnership between Premier Danielle Smith and PM Mark Carney in an effort to finally get a pipeline built to BC's North Coast. Finally, we focus on three censorious ad dictatorial bills currently being debated in the House of Commons: C-2, C-8 and C-9. These bills will probably drag on into the New Year; if passed they will destroy freedom, justice and democracy as we know them. Every effort must be made to block them. Welcome to 2026! May it be a year of revival in Canada!
It's not the most commonly sought-after item on Facebook, but it's certainly not the least advertised on the platform's feeds either.Advertisements for highly addictive and illegal drugs like cocaine and oxycodone continue to appear on Meta's social platforms, amid their no-tolerance policy for such content and for what they call 'robust' measures to keep them off.The RCMP says it works extensively to intercept online purchases of illegal drugs, but Meta's reliance on AI to regulate advertisement sales and distribution doesn't allow for much policing.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Ben Musset, digital editor for the Toronto Star, and Omar Mosleh, reporter for the Toronto Star to discuss their investigation into Meta's advertising loopholes, and how Canada's most vulnerable could fall victim to the multibillion dollar self-regulating business platform. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter
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Liberty Dispatch ~ November 14, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, host Andrew DeBartolo delves into the emotional and legal turmoil faced by a family after the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed their appeal against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) decision to slaughter their ostriches. It highlights the family’s preparation for the event and the shocking reality of the execution that followed. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00-01:03)Welcome & Introduction (01:03-02:50)SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT (02:50-13:10) Segment 1 - About the Ostriches (13:10-23:18):“Food inspectors set to kill hundreds of ostriches as Canadian Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/food-inspectors-set-to-kill-hundreds-of-ostriches-as-canadian-supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-appeal;“Ostrich farm devastated but defiant after Canadian government slaughtered 300 birds” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/ostrich-farm-devastated-but-defiant-after-canadian-government-slaughtered-300-birds; Segment 2 - Petty Tyrants Strike Back (24:55–29:57):“Liberal wants to clamp down on hateful religious scripture” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/liberal-wants-to-clamp-down-on-hateful;“OLDCORN: Is Ottawa trying to censor the Bible? Liberals’ assault on Christianity continues” | Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-is-ottawa-trying-to-censor-the-bible-liberals-assault-on-christianity-continues/68713 Segment 3 - More Federal Failure (30:52–37:25):“Exclusive: Liberals dished out $71 billion…” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/exclusive-liberals-dished-out-71;“Conservatives help Liberals survive confidence vote as Bloc amendment defeated” | iPolitics: https://www.ipolitics.ca/2025/11/07/conservatives-help-liberals-survive-confidence-vote-defeat-bloc-amendmentConclusion (37:25–41:23)Outro (41:23–41:52) SHOW SPONSORS:Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!
Liberty Dispatch ~ November 14, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, host Andrew DeBartolo delves into the emotional and legal turmoil faced by a family after the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed their appeal against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) decision to slaughter their ostriches. It highlights the family's preparation for the event and the shocking reality of the execution that followed. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00-01:03) Welcome & Introduction (01:03-02:50) SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT (02:50-13:10) Segment 1 - About the Ostriches (13:10-23:18):“Food inspectors set to kill hundreds of ostriches as Canadian Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/food-inspectors-set-to-kill-hundreds-of-ostriches-as-canadian-supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-appeal;“Ostrich farm devastated but defiant after Canadian government slaughtered 300 birds” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/ostrich-farm-devastated-but-defiant-after-canadian-government-slaughtered-300-birds; Segment 2 - Petty Tyrants Strike Back (24:55–29:57):“Liberal wants to clamp down on hateful religious scripture” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/liberal-wants-to-clamp-down-on-hateful;“OLDCORN: Is Ottawa trying to censor the Bible? Liberals' assault on Christianity continues” | Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-is-ottawa-trying-to-censor-the-bible-liberals-assault-on-christianity-continues/68713 Segment 3 - More Federal Failure (30:52–37:25):“Exclusive: Liberals dished out $71 billion…” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/exclusive-liberals-dished-out-71;“Conservatives help Liberals survive confidence vote as Bloc amendment defeated” | iPolitics: https://www.ipolitics.ca/2025/11/07/conservatives-help-liberals-survive-confidence-vote-defeat-bloc-amendmentConclusion (37:25–41:23) Outro (41:23–41:52) SHOW SPONSORS:Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!
Liberty Dispatch ~ November 14, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, host Andrew DeBartolo delves into the emotional and legal turmoil faced by a family after the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed their appeal against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) decision to slaughter their ostriches. It highlights the family’s preparation for the event and the shocking reality of the execution that followed. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00-01:03)Welcome & Introduction (01:03-02:50)SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT (02:50-13:10) Segment 1 - About the Ostriches (13:10-23:18):“Food inspectors set to kill hundreds of ostriches as Canadian Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/food-inspectors-set-to-kill-hundreds-of-ostriches-as-canadian-supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-appeal;“Ostrich farm devastated but defiant after Canadian government slaughtered 300 birds” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/ostrich-farm-devastated-but-defiant-after-canadian-government-slaughtered-300-birds; Segment 2 - Petty Tyrants Strike Back (24:55–29:57):“Liberal wants to clamp down on hateful religious scripture” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/liberal-wants-to-clamp-down-on-hateful;“OLDCORN: Is Ottawa trying to censor the Bible? Liberals’ assault on Christianity continues” | Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-is-ottawa-trying-to-censor-the-bible-liberals-assault-on-christianity-continues/68713 Segment 3 - More Federal Failure (30:52–37:25):“Exclusive: Liberals dished out $71 billion…” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/exclusive-liberals-dished-out-71;“Conservatives help Liberals survive confidence vote as Bloc amendment defeated” | iPolitics: https://www.ipolitics.ca/2025/11/07/conservatives-help-liberals-survive-confidence-vote-defeat-bloc-amendmentConclusion (37:25–41:23)Outro (41:23–41:52) SHOW SPONSORS:Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!
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Chris Dacey is a Canadian independent journalist and founder of Dacey Media, based in Ottawa, Ontario, and a member of the Independent Press Gallery of Canada. Known for his on-the-ground livestreaming and reporting, he gained national attention for covering the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests, which led to him and collaborators being restricted from House of Commons access. In late 2025, his viral coverage of the CFIA-ordered culling of over 300 ostriches at a British Columbia farm—documenting RCMP heavy-handedness, property destruction, and inhumane treatment—drew millions of views and widespread calls for mainstream exposure.Tickets to Cornerstone Forum 26': https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone26/Tickets to the Mashspiel:https://www.showpass.com/mashspiel/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.comGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500
Would you want to know if the food you were eating came from a cloned animal?New Health Canada regulations set to kick in next year don't require beef and pork manufacturers to label whether or not their products were from cloned animals. After consultations with the general public and stakeholders, Health Canada decided to remove cloned meat from their 'novel foods' category.Cloned animals are made through assisted reproductive processes such as artificial insemination. Sometimes, the cloned animals' offspring is what makes it to the meat counter.However, questions have been raised regarding the lack of transparency around the regulation change, and whether or not consumers deserve to know where and how the meat they buy is made.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agr-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University to discuss how important accurate food labels are to Canadian consumers, and whether or not cloned meat is safe for you. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter
In this first instalment of a two-part exclusive, The Food Professor Podcast sits down in person with Michael Medline, (now) former President and CEO of Empire Company Limited and Sobeys, in what serendipitously became his last official interview before news broke of his transition to lead The Woodbridge Company. Michael offers a rare, deeply personal look at his eight-plus-year tenure transforming one of Canada's largest retailers. He recounts stepping into the role in 2017, reshaping strategy, modernizing systems, and fostering a culture built on values, innovation, and operational excellence.Michael reflects on navigating the massive disruptions of recent years—from COVID-19 to global trade volatility and technological upheaval—while maintaining a clear North Star for the organisation. He shares insights on revitalizing store formats, strengthening private-label programs, and embracing data transformation and automation to sharpen competitiveness. The conversation also explores the bold acquisitions of Farm Boy and Longo's, discussing trust, partnership, culture, and why collaborative integration—not assimilation—is essential to preserving what makes independent banners special.He also speaks candidly about leadership: prioritizing people, resisting micromanagement, nurturing talent, and ensuring a national grocer performs as one unified organisation rather than fragmented regional fiefdoms. Medline's reflections on turning around the Safeway acquisition, advancing omnichannel capabilities through Voilà, and pushing Empire's innovation agenda offer invaluable lessons for retail leaders navigating rapid change.The episode also features a wide-ranging news conversation with Sylvain and Michael. They break down meat-industry dynamics on both sides of the Canada–U.S. border, including beef supply challenges, oligopoly concerns, and the impact of interprovincial trade barriers on Canadian prices. The hosts also explore the “protein orphan” trend driving increased chicken consumption—and the resulting supply management shortfalls—plus the social-media-fuelled surge in cottage cheese demand.Additional segments highlight CFIA's quietly formed task force responding to U.S. regulatory instability, early snowfall's potential impact on holiday shopping, and the growing disconnect between global climate COP events and the real-world policy outcomes they aim to influence. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
John Catsimatidis, Red Apple Media Owner & Operator, calls into the program for his weekly Monday morning hit to discuss his relief over President Trump's recent pardons of Rudy Giuliani and others. The conversation then shifts to Curtis Sliwa, critiques of media coverage, and the results of political campaigns, specifically regarding the government shutdown's impact on elections in New Jersey and Virginia. Catsimatidis also touches on a controversial decision by the CFIA to cull ostriches in Canada, advocating for an investigation. He emphasizes his support for certain political figures and his ongoing dedication to the WABC audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives react to Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux announcing his resignation. Canadian economy exceeds expectations as it adds 67,000 jobs in October. Shots heard outside Universal Ostrich Farms, hours after CFIA announced it will proceed with cull of 300 birds. Vietnam cleaning up after Typhoon Kalmaegi, five people killed. Aid groups warn not enough humanitarian supplies are reaching those in need in Gaza. Sam Smith calls Beverly Glenn-Copeland 'statesman of queer community' at Pink Awards.
In this flavorful new episode of The Food Professor Podcast—presented by Caddle—Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois serve up an inspiring conversation with Rob Sengotta, chef and co-founder of Von Slick's Finishing Touch, the award-winning Manitoba-based producer of gourmet compound butters.The InterviewRob takes listeners behind the scenes of his chef-to-entrepreneur journey—from fine-dining kitchens in London and France to building a small-batch butter business on the prairies. He shares how curiosity and culinary discipline led to Von Slick's signature push-tube packaging and eight imaginative flavours, including garlic confit, roasted red pepper, mushroom duxelle, and cowboy butter.Listeners learn how Rob and partner Landon Craker turned a spark of an idea into a thriving Western Canadian brand by mastering distribution, leveraging farmers' markets, and staying creative on social media. Rob reflects on his early appearance on Dragon's Den, the lessons learned about timing and valuation, and the advantages of remaining proudly local. He also reveals new restaurant-format products, growing online sales nationwide, and why Canadians' appetite for supporting homegrown brands continues to expand.The NewsIn the first half, Sylvain reports live from Medellín, Colombia, where he's attending an international conference on rural food economies. He offers a fascinating window into Colombia's agricultural transformation—how coffee and cocoa remain vital exports and how farmers are striving to move beyond decades of narcotics-driven instability.Back in Canada, Michael and Sylvain unpack the latest headlines:CFIA factory inspections and the urgent need for transparency;Health Canada's cloned-meat consultations, why silent science can backfire, and the parallels to GMO controversies;Parliamentary hearings on the grocery code of conduct and why supplier–retailer trust still drives price volatility;Bank of Canada's rate decision, its implications for restaurants and food-service recovery; andThere is a growing debate over adopting a U.S.-style SNAP food-assistance program in Canada.This episode blends global perspective, policy insight, and entrepreneurial inspiration—proving again that from farm to fork, the Canadian food economy is as complex as it is delicious. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
The CFIA ordered a full ostrich cull after H5N1 was detected, even though wild migratory birds likely contaminated the farm's pond — making the ostriches victims, not disease spreaders New studies from California dairy farms show H5N1 in air and wastewater, suggesting industrial livestock operations are aerosolizing and recycling the virus back into the environment through waste systems Despite evidence of natural immunity, CFIA's policy mandates culling all birds on an exposed site, ignoring science and logic by killing healthy survivors that pose less risk Factory farms generate billions of pounds of untreated manure annually, with open-air lagoons and runoff creating ideal conditions for virus transmission — yet regulatory focus remains on small farms A smarter policy would target the real sources — contaminated air, lagoons, and waste — not small farms. Testing, environmental controls, and accountability must come before destroying healthy animals
It's the beginning of October, so my chance to chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about articles and studies she has brought to our attention over the past month. As well, I take the opportunity to discuss something that's been on my mind for quite a while. Ellen and I speak about a recent CFIA recall and you can get the full information here – CFIA RECALL - Undeclared Wheat & Soy - Habibi Dubai Kunafa Pistachio Milk Chocolate We talk about a new product from M &M (I did try it - this one is amazing) – New! M&M Mini Chocolate Torte Duos! O'Dough's has just updated their website. It's well organized, simple to understand and simple to order from. The prices are pretty good too! - O'Doughs' New Website! ‘Bake! Life! Better!' We also spoke about Selena DeVries RD and the wealth of information she gives to us on a ongoing basis - SELENA RD, INSTAGRAM CORNER Advice I'd give my best friend if she were diagnosed Gluten free but still having gut issues What's been the worst gluten-free meal you been served at a restaurant? What's the most surprising place you've found hidden gluten? Can we eat products that contain“glucose syrup (wheat).” How do we explain that we cannot eat 'just a little bit of gluten?' Free! Celiac Symptom Relief Starter Guide I take some of Ellen's time to talk about something that's been on my mind for a while and that is the changing landscape of experiences having celiac disease and how community plays a part in that. You can find Selana online at selenard.com and on Instagram at celiac_made_simple. If you're not familiar with Cinde Little and her recipes, here's the link to the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet. Sue's Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com
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U.S. President Donald Trump linked autism in children to the use of Tylenol during pregnancy; growing support for Palestinian statehood dominates UN assembly; nearly 400 ostriches will meet their fate as the CFIA prepares to carry out a cull.
Canada’s seed regulatory framework has been the focus of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) seed regulatory modernization (SRM) review for the past several years. The system is overdue for an overhaul, but the SRM proposal document from the CFIA up for discussion falls well-short of delivering real change, according to Laurin Comin, director of... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio! On this Wednesday edition of the show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by: Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge on corn supplies and price blips; Lauren Comin of Seeds Canada, on the CFIA seed regulatory modernization consultation; and, Justin Funk of RealAgristudies on how farmers feel about grain movement and... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio! On this Wednesday edition of the show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by: Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge on corn supplies and price blips; Lauren Comin of Seeds Canada, on the CFIA seed regulatory modernization consultation; and, Justin Funk of RealAgristudies on how farmers feel about grain movement and... Read More
В данном подкасте мы обсудим роль таможенного брокера: от оформления к стратегии. Таможня и регулирующие агентства: CFIA, Health Canada, Transport Canada и др. Свободная торговля: преимущества соглашений с другими странами Торговые войны. Антидемпинговые и компенсационные меры (SIMA). Онлайн-покупки и e-commerce в 2025 году. Экспорт из Канады: когда требуется декларация, оформление B13A. Когда привлекать брокера: до покупки, при планировании и после прибытия груза. Есть ли разница откуда (из какой страны) импортировать для привлечения брокера. Приблизительная стоимость услуг брокера, как вообще устанавливается цена. Olexiy Tyshchenko, Licensed Customs Broker Ambassador Customs Brokerage Inc. Toll-Free: +1 (800) 962-8800 Cell: +1 (647) 870-5539, (613) 900-2322 Fax: +1 (833) 287-2238 Email: broker@ambassadorcustoms.ca Website: ambassadorcustoms.ca LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ambassador-customs-brokerage-inc (далее…) ————————————————- The content of this site and our podcasts are for information only. Everybody's financial situation is different and the thoughts we provide here may not be applicable to you. We can't be held responsible for the consequences if you pursue an unsuitable course of action. Сообщение Импорт в Канаду, что нужно знать импортёру! Новости 2025 и изменения с приходом Трампа | 304 появились сначала на Moneyinside.ca-самый популярный финансовый подкаст в Канаде!.
When Stanford students Elsa Johnson and Garret Molloy began investigating Chinese intelligence operations on their campus for the Stanford Review, they uncovered something far more extensive than expected: a systematic intelligence network that has transformed thousands of Chinese students into assets for Beijing's technology collection efforts. Their investigation revealed that between 20,000 and 50,000 Chinese students studying in America receive funding from Beijing's China Scholarship Council, with many maintaining contact with "handlers" who expect regular intelligence reports.This discovery exposes a fundamental asymmetry in how China and America approach academic exchange. Beijing leverages our relatively open research environment through "nontraditional collection"—crowdsourced intelligence gathering through students and researchers—while maintaining strict control over their own institutions. China wants access to our openness while preserving their own secrecy.But America's response threatens to undermine the very qualities that make our universities innovative. The trade-off seems impossible: remain vulnerable to systematic exploitation or adopt surveillance methods that mirror authoritarian systems. Can universities maintain their innovative edge while protecting sensitive research? Johnson and Molloy's investigation reveals how these questions will shape the future of American higher education in an age of great power competition.Note: The Stanford Review was erroneously referred to as the "Stanford Economic Review" once in this episode.
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Arlan Suderman of StoneX; Anthony Parker of CFIA; and, Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven. Stick around for the RealAg Radio podcast bonus segment where Kelvin Heppner is joined by Lauren Comin of Seeds Canada to discuss... Read More
In this special summer bonus episode of The Food Professor Podcast, host Michael LeBlanc brings listeners straight to the SIAL Food Innovation Show floor for a flavorful conversation with Chef Jonathan Maters, co-founder of Smokin Jon's BBQ & Company. Born in Newfoundland and based in New Brunswick, Jonathan shares how a pandemic-era pivot turned his passion for barbecue into a growing food enterprise capturing the attention of retailers and food lovers alike.Jonathan walks us through his culinary roots, detailing how he started with a single signature sauce—Smoky Maple—bottled and sold from his backyard deck. With demand quickly outpacing his capacity, he moved into Class 5 kitchens and later secured a co-packing partner to scale his product line. Now, with a robust lineup of unique, clean-label barbecue sauces, hot sauces, and spice rubs, Smokin' Jon's is turning heads across Canada.From the Cuban-inspired Cubana BBQ sauce (orange juice, cumin, and oregano!) to the fiery Carolina Reaper sauce and low-sodium, filler-free spice blends, Jonathan emphasizes innovation, authenticity, and health-conscious ingredients. He shares how packaging design and colour-coded branding help his products stand out on crowded shelves.Jonathan also opens up about the hard realities of food entrepreneurship—from navigating CFIA and FDA regulations to the steep costs of national shelf space, and his evolving relationship with major retailers like Sobeys and Loblaws. He reflects on the role of local government support, challenges in accessing infrastructure, and the importance of marketing hustle, including a growing Instagram following built on grassroots cooking content.Listeners will appreciate Jonathan's frank insights on building a business from scratch, his strategic use of flavour storytelling, and his advice to fellow food entrepreneurs: “You'll hear ten no's for every yes—but that one yes is everything.”This episode is packed with practical inspiration, tasty ideas, and a genuine look behind the scenes of a fast-growing Canadian food brand. Whether you're a barbecue enthusiast, aspiring food entrepreneur, or retail insider, this conversation will leave you fired up and hungry for more.https://smokinjonsbbq.ca/ The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
Christian Ararat, M.Sc., M.Eng. is a food safety professional with more than ten years of experience in food safety and quality. After earning a bachelor's degree in Food Science from Valley University in Colombia, he began his career in the bakery industry, where he implemented and enforced good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and prerequisite programs. After moving to Canada, Christian joined Natursource Inc., a Montreal-based food manufacturing company dedicated to producing healthy snacks. As head of the Quality Assurance department, Christian implemented the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) SQF food safety system; helped the company to achieve claims such as gluten-free, non-GMO, and Halal; and maintained certifications such as Organic and Kosher. Christian has continued his education and pursued a master's degree in Food Safety and a master's degree in Quality Systems Engineering. Currently, he serves as the Director of Quality and Laboratory at Geloso Beverage Group, the first wine manufacturer in Québec, Canada. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Christian [46:53] about: How variances in audit scores can cause issues for food safety professionals Things food and beverage companies should be paying close attention to on their audit results The importance of striving for continuous improvement over a specific audit score, and how this informs food safety culture How traceability is measured on audits and why food and beverage companies should still prioritize traceability, despite the recent 30-month extension of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Food Traceability Final Rule/FSMA 204 compliance date A $26-million budget cut coming to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in 2026, and how it could affect CFIA's surveillance and enforcement work The differences between certified “Organic” criteria required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) versus FDA's Foreign Supplier Verification program (FSVP), and how those differences affect organic food and beverage exporters to the U.S. Limitations imposed by FDA's evaluation protocols for FSVP-registered entities Potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) that could bolster food safety efforts, as well as possible pitfalls that should be considered when looking to leverage AI for food safety. In this episode, we also interview Joseph Corby [24.26], the recipient of Food Safety Magazine's 2025 Distinguished Service Award, about his career in food safety and his advocacy for a nationally integrated food safety system. After receiving a degree in Environmental Health, Joseph Corby worked for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for 38 years, beginning as a Food Inspector in 1970 and retiring in 2008 as the Director of the Division of Food Safety and Inspection. He then went on to become the Executive Director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), a role he held for ten years, and is now a Senior Advisor for AFDO. Joseph has served as an Instructor for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), AFDO, the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI), Louisiana State University, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the University of Tennessee, and Oregon State University. He continues to be an outspoken advocate for the advancement of a nationally integrated food safety system and works with numerous groups and associations in support of this cause. News and Resources News USDA Withdraws Proposed Regulatory Framework for Salmonella in Poultry After Years of Development FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Synthetic, Petroleum-Based Food Dyes From U.S. Food Supply Rumored FDA Budget Proposal Would Cut Funding, Move Routine Food Inspections to States FDA Reportedly Reinstating Some Fired Food Safety Scientists, Inspection Support Staff FDA Testing Finds Bottled Water Samples Do Not Exceed EPA Limits for PFAS in Drinking WaterResearchers Develop Nanocage-Based Filter That Removes 90 Percent of PFAS From Groundwater Resources “Is AI 'Food Safe?'” by Christian Ararat, M.Sc., M.Eng. for Food Safety MagazineJoseph Corby to be Honored with Food Safety Magazine's 2025 Distinguished Service Award Sponsored by: Hygiena We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com
Katie's ostrich farm in British Columbia fights federal agencies seeking to cull 400 healthy ostriches in an effort to shut down groundbreaking research into natural antibodies and sustainable agriculture.Key topics discussed:- Ostrich antibodies for human health and disease prevention- Partnership with Japan's Dr. Sakamoto and global patents- COVID-era suppression of immune-based research- Government culling orders and legal pushback- Threats to natural immunity, food sovereignty, and farm independenceSave Our Ostriches:WebsiteDonateInstagramX RumbleUpdates + Additional Info
Season 5: Episode 207In this North American Ag Spotlight podcast episode, host Chrissy Wozniak interviews Katie Pasitney from Universal Ostrich, a family-owned ostrich farm in British Columbia, Canada. The farm, which has been raising ostriches for 35 years, is facing a crisis due to a government order to cull over 400 ostriches amid an avian flu outbreak, despite most birds showing resistance and antibodies to the virus.Katie explains that the farm has shifted focus in recent years to groundbreaking antibody research in collaboration with Kyoto Prefectural University in Japan. They inoculate ostriches with antigens to produce robust antibodies in their egg yolks, which could be used to create nutraceuticals like lozenges and nasal sprays to boost human immunity against diseases, including COVID-19 variants. This research has shown promising results, with one ostrich egg containing antibodies equivalent to 100 chicken eggs or the blood of 800 rabbits, offering a humane and efficient alternative.The crisis began in December 2024 when the farm noticed symptoms similar to a 2020 pseudomonas bacteria outbreak, initially linked to migratory mallard ducks. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), acting on an anonymous tip, tested two deceased ostriches and confirmed H5N1 avian influenza using PCR tests, rejecting the farm's request to test healthy birds or conduct a broader study. Despite the farm's isolation and the ostriches' apparent herd immunity—evidenced by 76 days without symptomatic deaths post-quarantine—the CFIA ordered the entire flock's destruction, citing trading partner policies influenced by the World Health Organization and the UN.Katie highlights the farm's struggle against what she calls a “stamping out” policy that prioritizes mass culling over preserving natural immunity, potentially benefiting Big Pharma by eliminating alternatives to vaccines. The CFIA has threatened a $250,000 fine or jail time if the farm tests its own animals, and even probed for intellectual property during a 5.5-hour meeting, despite having already signed a kill order on December 30, 2024. The family faces a deadline to kill and bury the ostriches themselves or lose compensation if a third-party contractor intervenes.With a judicial review scheduled for mid-April, the farm is fighting legally to save their ostriches and research, having raised over $60,000 for legal fees but facing $100,000 more in outstanding costs. Katie pleads for public support, emphasizing the global implications for agriculture and natural immunity, and directs listeners to saveourostiches.com for updates and donations.Chrissy underscores the story's urgency, calling for action against government overreach and the preservation of this potentially revolutionary science, urging listeners to share the episode and support the cause. Learn more about this cause at https://bcrising.ca/save-our-ostriches/ and give to the cause at https://www.givesendgo.com/save-our-ostriches or https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ostrich-farmers-fight-to-save-herd-from-avian-flu?attribution_id=sl%3A80e09934-7413-429b-acfb-2f7015cc19d3&lang=en_CA#ostrich #farming #agricultureDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one toSend us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com
Lisa Simonsen packs eggs for a living...just kidding. If you're looking for a designer's view of front of pack labels that are upcoming, this is the episode for you. Connect with Lisa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-simonsen/Find out more at Lisa's website: https://www.simonsendesigns.com/
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