In a groundbreaking philanthropic initiative, Premium Meats has pledged a generous donation of $1 million in meat and poultry products to the Ottawa Food Bank. This unprecedented contribution will be distributed over the next ten years, marking a significant...
Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO) has launched a new poultry disease insurance peril ensuring Ontario’s family-run chicken farms will be protected if chickens contract Reovirus disease - a viral arthritis that causes inflammation of the leg joints or tendons...
The Poultry Industry Council (PIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Lewis as its new Executive Director, effective February 26th, 2024.
Tom has worked extensively in the agriculture sector, with experience in program development and delivery, project management,...
A Saskatchewan poultry farm is facing a $46,000 fine after pleading guilty to violating health and safety regulations.
The fine stems from a workplace incident on July 10, 2021 near Regina Beach, Sask.
A worker employed by Pedigree Poultry Ltd. suffered...
In an upcoming meeting, the Woodstock City Council in Ontario is poised to review a groundbreaking proposal that could pave the way for a new poultry processing facility in the area. High Noon Investment Corp., acting on behalf of...
Uncertainty in taxation policy lies ahead for Canadian taxpayers. The financial impact of COVID-19 combined with the recent fiscal budgets has resulted in historic levels of government spending. The federal debt has doubled from $619.3 billion in 2015-16 to...
Avian flu has been found at a commercial poultry farm in western Quebec and about 30 people are off work while the operation is sterilized, the local mayor says.
"We are very surprised. We know it is a company that is careful in...
By Lou Cappa, Vice President of Poultry Strategy and Site Leader of London Poultry
It’s hard to believe that it’s been just over a year since we began processing chickens at our newest and largest poultry plant in London, Ontario....
Representatives from Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO) hosted Chicken Day at Queen’s Park – an annual event that brings chicken farmers and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) together to talk about the chicken industry.
In total, chicken farmers had 24...
Prices in 2024 are expected to be higher year-over-year (YoY) for each poultry subsector (broilers, turkeys and layers) in the East and the West (Table 1), supported by continued strength of demand from households and foodservice sectors.
Table 1: Poultry...