AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Fraud Crackdown: CFIA says it stopped more than 150,000 kg of misrepresented food from reaching Canadian shelves, using targeted authenticity and label checks across items like fish, honey, maple syrup, meat, oils, hard cheese, tea and juice. Prairie Crop Watch: Saskatchewan’s seeding is nearly done (99%); heavy rain boosted topsoil moisture but also delayed some in-crop spraying, with some crops behind expected stages. Regenerative Measurement Push: SAI Platform launched “Regenerating Together” in Saskatoon and London to help agrifood players measure regenerative outcomes consistently across crop, beef and dairy. Pet Food Investment: Champion Petfoods opened a $32M CAD Global Innovation and Discovery Centre in Acheson, adding controlled recipe and technology development capacity. Grain Elevator Deal: Cargill agreed to buy three Western Canada grain elevators and a 50% stake in the Fraser Grain Terminal from P&H, pending Competition Bureau review. Climate & Water Risk: A report highlights drought and wildfire risks for Vancouver Island and argues universities should use place-based research to help communities manage climate impacts. Industry Reporting: Cereals Canada released its 2025 annual report, citing exports to 80+ countries valued around $12.8B.
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