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Canada's agriculture industry lagging on AI: FCC report
Canada's agriculture industry lagging on AI: FCC report
The agriculture industry in Canada is falling behind when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) technology, mainly due to multiple systemic barriers, according to a new report by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Loblaw reports Q2 profit of $751M
Loblaw reported second-quarter profit of $751 million and revenue rose compared with a year ago. Revenue totalled $15.27 billion, up from $14.67 billion in 2025. The increase came as food retail same-store sales rose 1.6 per cent.
Shareholders should vote yes to Fairfax deal: Andrew Peller
Andrew Peller announced that Institutional Shareholder Services has recommended that shareholders vote to approve the previously announced plan of arrangement involving Fairfax Financial.
Grocery prices soften for most categories in July: report
Though grocery prices softened in July, the cost of meat and fish remains elevated. Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab said the category saw an increase of 6.5% from June to July, adding around $5.72 to the average basket.
Ranking Canada’s grocery loyalty programs
When you shop at any major grocery store, you’ll likely be asked if you’re a loyalty member. You scan your membership, collect points, which can be redeemed for free groceries. Sounds simple, but it’s never that easy.
Critics slam Tim Hortons Harry Potter promotion
The reaction online is, perhaps, not as magical as Tim Hortons had hoped. But when the coffee chain announced its new Harry Potter menu and merchandise on Monday, the backlash from the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies was swift.
Ontario group steps in to keep Sleeping Giant beers alive
Original Gravity Beverage and Hospitality Group has acquired Sleeping Giant Brewing Company, ensuring the famous northern Ontario craft beer will stay on the market. Original Gravity Beverage and Hospitality Group started in 2010 with Lake of Bays Brewing.
Food hub aims to make it easy for local food buying
A new non-profit co-operative in Halifax is working to make it easier for wholesale buyers to purchase local food and for producers to sell produce. It does so by providing a system where organizations like restaurants can purchase local food.
Can food system keep up with advice to buy local?
The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce in the U.S. is raising concerns in Canada about the safety of imported food. The outbreak has drawn attention to public health advice encouraging Canadians to consume fresh produce grown in Canada.
Why aren’t pulses rallying?
Nathan Kuhn is a farmer who follows grain markets and has some thoughts to share. And that’s exactly what the Sask. farmer did at the Ag in Motion show. Many crops have rallied in recent weeks, but pulses haven’t.
NL seafood industry generated $2.11B in 2025: report
A preliminary 2025 report released by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador says the province’s combined fisheries and aquaculture sector generated $2.11 billion in market value, one of the highest totals on record.
Canadian agriculture wants to be a global superpower
Greater investment, innovation and regulations that make sense will drive the Canadian agri-food sector to be a global economic superpower, said a panel at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture summer policy summit.
TikTok turns sardines into booming business
Sardines are experiencing an unlikely resurgence as a viral social media obsession. Once considered a food staple for seniors, the canned fish has been embraced by younger consumers who tout nutritional value, versatility and even their potential skin-care benefits.
N.S. wineries see big sales boost from U.S. tariffs
Luckett Vineyards is one of Nova Scotia’s wineries that has seen an increase in wine sales and vineyard visitors over the past 18 months since trade disputes broke out between Canada and the U.S. This trend is seen across most of the province’s wineries, as Nova Scotians push to support local businesses.
These P.E.I. farmers are growing food — for bees
Some farmers on P.E.I. are planting patches of fields for bees and other pollinators as part of a global campaign. There are 33 farms participating this year, and the hope is to build on that success.
Trump’s tariffs take aim at Canadian whey during shortages
When the Trump administration announced 50-per-cent tariffs on Canadian products, the list included a range of proteins, such as whey. The White House cited specific “discriminatory” rules within Canada’s supply-management system for the duties, which take effect Aug. 19.
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