In Canada’s Northern communities, the general public is looking more to indoor growing for produce. Harvesting crops year-round has never been easy in Canada’s North. Communities face subarctic climates, defined…
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Food waste has become a colossal catastrophe during the pandemic, and that’s not OK with Joanna Sable, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, restaurant consultant and Instagram influencer whose handles include @best_beforedate…
In 2020 there has been a spotlight on the role and importance of local businesses and keeping them healthy. When you buy local, your dollar recirculates within your local community….
Food banks are working tirelessly to fill the hunger gaps made worse by COVID-19. We took an in-depth look into the challenges Canadian food banks have faced and overcome, and…
In Canada, layer hen, broiler chicken, hatching egg, turkey, and dairy producers participate in the quota system, also known as supply management. The system’s framework provides security for stakeholders from…
Want to buy more local produce? Chances are you may be buying more Canadian vegetables than you already know about. Take for example, that cold, crisp and juicy English cucumber…
As Canadians, we are used to having access to a wide range of products from around the world on our supermarket shelves. But as COVID-19 continues to impact our food…
Government Program to Redistribute Surplus Food to Food-Insecure Households This Thanksgiving, amidst the many challenges still facing the country, many of Canada’s farmers and food producers may have one particular…
The global pandemic highlights ongoing labour shortages in the agricultural sector and the importance of migrant workers in Canada’s food supply chain. The ever-evolving COVID-19 situation has not left one industry…
Farmers across the country are returning to their fields to harvest their crops this fall season. As essential workers, farmers have provided food to Canadians throughout the pandemic. During the…
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It’s a privilege to join with our partners as a lead investor in the Indigenous Growth Fund.
This investment is part of our commitment to helping Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities grow and thrive in Canada’s agriculture and food industry.
https://www.bdc.ca/en/about/mediaroom/news-releases/indigenous-growth-fund-raises-150m-first-round-support-indigenous-entrepreneurs-canada
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