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On May 3, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Agriculture, Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) published updated regulatory guidelines supporting the introduction of gene-edited seeds into the Canadian market.

Health Canada published an updated guidance document to assist businesses in complying with front-of-package nutrition labeling (FOPNL) requirements. The implementation date for these requirements remains January 1, 2026.

FAS/Ottawa forecasts total production of wheat, corn, barley, and oats to increase one percent in MY 2023/24 from the previous year, assuming yields return closer to historic averages and a six percent increase in wheat production offsets production declines in other crops.

Health Canada opened a public consultation period on the federal department’s intent to restrict advertising to children of foods with high content of sodium, sugars or saturated fats.

The 2022 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook provides a statistical summary of U.S. agricultural commodity exports to the world during the 2022 calendar year.

Canadian wheat exports are up 33 percent, the first five months of trade year 2020/21 (July to November), driven by increased exports to China, Italy, and Peru.

On January 15, 2021 enforcement of lot code requirements for fresh fruit and vegetables will begin, following a one-year extension provided to industry to use up existing packaging.

Responding to requests for clarity on Novel Food Regulations, Health Canada announced they will develop and publish new guidance regarding the regulatory interpretation and oversight...

While the Canadian food and beverage processing sector has faced increased operating costs and lost sales related to COVID-19, the $89 billion sector remains a steady source of demand...

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.

Canada was the number one overseas market for U.S. food and agricultural exports in 2019, importing more than $16 billion of U.S. high-value, consumer-oriented goods.