The Month of July Saw Food Prices Increase World Wide

Source: MarketsFarm, producer.com, August 07, 2020 Cereal Prices were steady while dairy and sugar increased. WINNIPEG, Aug. 6 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The world food price index increased in July, according to a report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization… Continue reading The Month of July Saw Food Prices Increase World Wide

Calgary Stampede Announces 10 Days of Grab-And-Go Food Events

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Source: cbcnews.ca, June 25, 2020 On July 4th and 5th, the Stampede has organized a food truck rally on the grounds and is setting up a mini doughnut drive-thru on the grounds, operating July 6-11th. There still won’t be a Calgary Stampede this year, but at least there’ll be a Stampede breakfast and some of… Continue reading Calgary Stampede Announces 10 Days of Grab-And-Go Food Events

More Canadians Are Going Hungry as COVID-19 Squeezes Economy

Source: Patrick Cain, globalnews.ca, June 24, 2020 A recent survey shows a direct connection between COVID-19’s damage to the economy and Canadians going hungry. The novel coronavirus has ravaged the national economy and more Canadians are going hungry as a result, Statistics Canada announced Wednesday. Food insecurity is sharply higher than the last time StatCan… Continue reading More Canadians Are Going Hungry as COVID-19 Squeezes Economy

Saskatchewan Supports International Plant Protein Summit

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The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to support the Bridge2Food Virtual 15th Plant-Based Foods and Proteins Summit North America 2020 being held June 22-26. “Last year, this event was held in Saskatoon, the first time the event was hosted in North America, and it was a big success for the plant-based protein sector and larger… Continue reading Saskatchewan Supports International Plant Protein Summit

Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels

Why not volunteer some of your free time to this great cause? Sask Health Authority is looking for Kindersley Meals on Wheels volunteers. You must be ages 16-64 to volunteer at this time! If this sounds like something you might be interested in contact allison.klein2@saskhealthauthority.ca 306-463-1000 ext.2504 For the latest information and for more updates… Continue reading Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels

Is Vegan Seafood the Next Plant-Based Meat?

Source: Christine Ro, bbc.com, June 10, 2020 Since Seafood allergy’s are common, this provides space in the market for simulated.  Seaweed-wrapped deep-fried tofu, served in newspaper. Marinated aubergine slices pressed over rice. Chunks of legume protein coated in oil and herbs. These products are intended to mimic various fish dishes – fish and chips, unagi,… Continue reading Is Vegan Seafood the Next Plant-Based Meat?