News - Consumer

The Director of National Marketing with Canada Pork International reports the “Verified Canadian” branding strategy is proving highly effective in increasing the public’s awareness of and desire for Canadian pork.

A food scientist with the University of Manitoba suggests today’s consumers are better informed than ever about the health and nutritional aspects of the foods they eat.

The province has put new regulations in place to help protect families from false advertising and misleading pricing practices when purchasing a motor vehicle.

A professor of agriculture with Newcastle University suggests, by maintaining a frank open dialogue, Canada’s livestock producers will be better positioned to retain the trust of consumers when it comes to animal welfare issues.

A professor of agriculture with Newcastle University is encouraging the Canadian pork industry to maintain frank and open dialogue with consumers to avoid the type of mistrust of agriculture that’s developed in Europe.

A professor of agriculture with Newcastle University suggests by engaging in dialogue and showing good faith the Canadian swine industry should be able to maintain the trust of its customers.

The CEO of the Center for Food Integrity says what consumers need to know is that, while technology has evolved to produce more using less, the commitment by farmers to do what’s right has never been stronger.

The Manitoba government will introduce a new initiative to improve consumer protection for families undertaking home improvement projects.

Manitoba condominium owners and buyers will have stronger consumer protection through a proposed new condominium act.

Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, recently hosted a round table discussion with parents on ways to improve nutrition information on food labels.