Dairy

• B.C’s Interior dairy being rerouted to Alberta for processing

  With the closure of the Coquihalla Highway and flooding of Highway 1 in Abbotsford, raw milk that would typically be processed in the Lower Mainland can no longer make that route.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2021
  
• B.C. dairy farm’s licence suspended amid ‘very serious’ animal abuse allegations

  The BC SPCA said it began an investigation after receiving video appearing to show "very serious instances of animal abuse" on the farm.

  News

  Oct 28, 2021
  
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• Saputo inks deal to buy British cheesemaker Wensleydale Dairy Products for $39M

  The deal, which is subject to regulatory requirements, is expected to close later this month.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2021
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• Saputo beefs up non-dairy cheese and value-added ingredients with 2 acquisitions

  The dairy company says the two acquisitions, which cost a combined $187 million, fit with the company's new global strategic plan.

  Canada

  May 25, 2021
• There’s no evidence that butter is harder due to palm supplements in cow feed

  The 'buttergate' controversy started over whether butter is harder at room temperature than it used to be. Stephen LeBlanc traces the story from its start.

  Commentary

  Mar 3, 2021
• U.S. tests CUSMA, issues challenge to Canada’s dairy quotas

  Robert Lighthizer, President Donald Trump's trade ambassador, says the U.S. has made a formal request for consultations to address Canada's limits on a variety of dairy products.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2020
• Quebec calf farmers seek emergency cash relief to offset COVID-19 losses

  Milk-fed calf farmers are asking for emergency assistance from the Quebec government after the COVID-19 crisis caused the closure of restaurants, tourism activity and exports.

  Economy

  Nov 26, 2020
• Canada’s dairy industry will lose $100M if CUSMA takes effect in July: senator

  Sen. Don Plett warned the dairy industry's "quota year" for a number of key products begins in August, and many of the terms of the trade agreement are tied directly to the production calendar.

  Economy

  Apr 28, 2020
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• Fairlife delays opening of new plant in Peterborough over coronavirus pandemic

  Fairlife was on target to open a Peterborough, Ont., bottling plant this spring but has since put the facility's opening on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  Consumer

  Apr 17, 2020
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• B.C. dairy producers scramble to adapt amid coronavirus pandemic

  BC Dairy general manager Jeremy Dunn told CKNW's Simi Sara that the industry is trying to adapt as quickly as possible.

  Economy

  Apr 7, 2020