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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.

On November 22, 2019, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a notice for new requirements for all romaine lettuce products from the Salinas growing region of California...

Canada is the top export market for U.S. wines by value, and Ontario’s provincial liquor board is a major purchaser of beverage alcohol.

Production in marketing year (MY) 2019/20 is forecast down due to an expectation of slightly below average yields and a marginal increase in harvest-time abandonment.

In response to African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks, Canada has declared secondary control zones for certain animal feed ingredients which represent one of the prevention strategies which Canada....

Québec is the largest wine-importing province in Canada, importing approximately160 million liters of wine valued at $720 million in 2018.

Large carryover stocks and additional imports under recently implemented trade agreements should temper growth of Canadian milk, butter, cheese, and skim milk powder production in 2020.

The United States will remain the largest exporter of fresh apples, pears, and table grapes to the Canadian market in MY 2019/20.