Unpublished Newswire

The Australian market for Canadian beef has reopened after that country lifted a 22-year-old ban on Canada’s beef products, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).   Australia  lifted a similar ban on U.S. beef imports last week, according to Reuters News Agency.   Regaining access to the Australian market offers economic potential for Canadian farmers and processors, says the CFIA. “By opening access to premium markets like Australia, Canadian producers can increase exports, generating new revenue streams.”   The door to the Australian market was closed in 2003...

The City has partnered with Love Food Hate Waste to launch a new campaign to help you save money and cut down on food waste. Reducing food waste was identified as a priority by residents during the development of the Solid Waste Master Plan. This campaign is one of 50 actions in the plan that will guide the City towards more sustainable waste management. Did you know the average Canadian household throws away approximately $1,300 worth of food every year? While some food waste—like bones, peelings and eggshells—is unavoidable, a staggering 63 per cent of food that gets thrown out could...