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In June 2022, Canada published final regulations on front-of-package nutrition labeling (FOPNL). The new regulatory requirements are complex, and the food industry has until January 1, 2026 to implement label changes and become compliant. Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to consult the variety of resources and information made available by Health Canada to assist with FOPNL implementation.

Further contraction in the Canadian herd is forecast in 2023 driven by lingering impacts from the 2021 drought. A smaller cow herd will result in a reduced calf crop and lower beef production compared to 2022.

FAS/Canada projects moderate growth in chicken meat production in 2023, following a challenging year in 2022 due to tight supplies of hatching eggs and day-old chicks, and increased avian influenza occurrence.

Importing more than $16 billion of U.S. high-value, consumer-oriented goods, Canada was the number one overseas market for U.S. food and agricultural exports in 2017.

Beef cow numbers and slaughter activity will see contraction continue in 2019 but with the pace mitigated by reduced cow slaughter, growth in the calf crop and increased import activity.

Canada was once again the leading destination for U.S. food and agricultural exports in 2018, with total export value close to $21 billion.

FAS/Canada predicts increased canola area planted in marketing year 2019/20, despite increased volatility and uncertainty in global oilseed trade and ongoing agronomic concerns.

Canada’s ban on partially hydrogenated oils in foods came into force in September 2018.

In 2017, total Canadian food service sales reached $65 billion.

Canada’s ban on partially hydrogenated oils in foods came into force in September 2018.