Agriculture

New BIC website aimed at producers, ag media

Published on Mon, 10/05/2009 by Beef Information Center

Calgary, AB – (August 18, 2009) – The Beef Information Centre (BIC) has launched its own producer-focused website, which offers a new direct form of communication and interaction with Canada's beef producers.

Housed within the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) website, the new BIC site (www.bic.cattle.ca) is aimed at BIC stakeholders, primarily Canada's beef producers, as well as industry and government, and agricultural media.

Agriculture

Cold Turkey Solution Bad Medicine for Ontario's Organic Turkey Farmers

Published on Wed, 09/30/2009 by Organic Council of Ontario

Rule to move all turkeys indoors misguided

(Toronto, ON) September 29, 2009—In a bid to avoid an economic disaster for Ontario organic turkey producers, the Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) has formally requested that the provincial Ministry of Agriculture instruct the Turkey Farmers of Ontario (TFO) to change its rule that requires all turkeys be housed under a solid roof.

Agriculture

BIC helps develop new packaging for retail and foodservice

Published on Tue, 08/18/2009 by Beef Information Center

Calgary, AB – (August 18, 2009) – As part of its effort to maximize the value of Canadian beef, the Beef Information Centre (BIC) has helped develop new beef packaging options for both retail and foodservice.

Flexible retort pouch packaging provides a significant opportunity to add value to beef and strengthen beef’s position in the ready-to-serve market.