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, Canada placed first out of 17 comparable countries. Unsurprisingly, public opinion research conducted by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) shows that Canadians have confidence in Read more…
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 market. Many consumers are swapping out traditional meat for a plant alternative, in which protein is taken from the plant and combined with other plant-based Read more…
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 all individuals to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Many individuals are food insecure, especially those living in developing countries. The FAO estimates that in Read more…
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 gift to receive. Through hard work, the Canadian food system gains the trust of the public, despite the constant presence of negative and misleading media Read more…
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 we all do risky things every day. We drive, we smoke, we drink, we buy lotto tickets. So, why is it that our practices don’t Read more…
#Agbiousask student, Jordan Green, this week blogs about the waste of the consumer’s grocery cart. Why is food waste such a big problem?
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 use of hormone-free beef, many of us were highly critical over the sourcing of non-Canadian beef. Their marketing suggested that these ‘alternative’ means of production Read more…
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 available for consumers, which has resulted in some consumers choosing to reject this innovative and environmentally sustainable technology. This blanket ‘no benefit’ statement has no Read more…