Communication

The importance of a food policy based on science
By John Jamieson Canada is in the enviable position of being able to produce enough food to largely feed its citizens and export its surplus, but less than one per cent of the population is involved in primary production; 250,000 people create food for 38 million people. The only way we manage to do that…
Getting a handle on food affordability
By John Jamieson Talk of rising food prices has gone from news reports to dinner-table conversations. Whatever walk of life you come from, the price of food is on your radar. Food costs are higher across the supply chain from grower to grocer, but amid the stark facts, there is something to be thankful for…
Sustainability: more than just a buzzword
Everywhere you go these days you are sure to hear the word sustainability. It can mean many things to different people and industries, but whatever your idea of sustainability is, most would agree that sustainability touches upon the environment, economy and society. More than ever, Canadians are concerned about the environmental impact of growing food.…