The average Canadian household wastes 79 kilograms of food each year, estimates an organization looking to reduce food waste. About 58 per cent of the food produced in Canada is lost to the landfill, estimates the National Zero Waste Council, which comprises representatives from the Canadian food industry, retail, food service and government. Wasted food […] Read more
The drive to reduce food waste in Canada
Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Retail beef prices support Canadian consumption
Amid food cost concerns in Canada, the average retail beef price throughout the second half of 2022 has been historically competitive with retail pork and chicken prices. The competitive retail beef price contributes to higher projected beef consumption for 2022. A sharp correction in the average retail beef price from September to October 2022 was […] Read more
Market Intelligence Update from Canada Beef: Canadians cut spending on food as prices rise
After two years of rising consumer spending, there are signs of a descent on the horizon, notes a report from Canada Beef. Between the second quarters of 2020 and 2022, consumer spending stepped up 23 per cent, the Domestic Market Report notes. That momentum has spurred positive national economic growth over the last two years, […] Read more
Canadian Agricultural Partnership program funding to support global marketing of Canadian beef and veal
Canada Beef will utilize $3.6 million in eligible funds from the AgriMarketing program, under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), to promote Canadian beef and veal exports globally and to enhance awareness of the value proposition created by farmers and other participants within the beef and cattle supply chain. The two-year, non-refundable CAP contribution will fund […] Read more
Canada Beef launches first phase of Canadian Beef Information Gateway
Canada Beef is unveiling its most important initiative to date to ensure Canadian beef retains its rightful place on the plates of consumers everywhere, with the launch of the Canadian Beef Information Gateway to retailers and consumers. Introduced to producers at the most recent Canadian Beef Industry Conference, the gateway’s use of scannable QR or […] Read more
Canada Beef Market Intelligence Update: Global survey pinpoints beef consumer priorities
An online survey commissioned by Canada Beef revealed beef consumers share common priorities across nearly all borders when buying fresh beef or selecting a beef brand. Consumers in the nine countries surveyed most commonly cited product freshness, quality certification or grade, price and product origin as top considerations when purchasing fresh beef. While selecting a […] Read more
Canada Beef Market Intelligence Update: Restaurant menu survey suggests focusing on benefits of Canadian beef
A recent survey commissioned by Canada Beef of Canadian restaurant menus confirmed that Canadian beef remains strong in many categories, and pinpointed new opportunities to better promote it to restaurant diners. Researchers randomly selected 100 menus from restaurant websites between February 16 and March 8, 2021. The menu selection provided a good representation of different […] Read more
The secret to getting the best steak for your barbecue
Canada Beef says it begins at the meat counter
When it comes to barbecue, steak on the grill is a passion for most, a hobby for some and a primal urge for many. But it takes more than a love of fire to master the grill. It turns out there is one basic step that is often overlooked that can make you a grill […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
