Pizza as a health food? Monday, January 2, 2012 Domino's Pizza and the American dairy industry are busy re-positioning pizza as a health food. The program is called "Smart Slice" and officials say it is in 300 school districts across the United States and has the momentum to grow by five to eight times in the next five years.The basis for Smart Slice is a 51 per cent white whole wheat crust, reduced fat mozzarella and reduced fat in both the sauce and cheese. Local Domino's restaurants bake up the pizzas and deliver them to schools that are signed up for the system. The pizza meets nutrition guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for school lunch menu items.Domino's, a public company based in Ann Arbor, Mich., bills itself as "a world leader" in pizza delivery, serving more than one million customers daily. As of Oct 18, there were 4,894 Domino stores, both company and franchise owned, in the United States, and another 4,542 stores owned internationally. BF Cover Story: The growing trend to on-farm grain storage Wal-Mart goes for Choice grade
Canada and Ontario Invest $12M in Farm Sustainability Program Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The governments of Canada and Ontario are providing an additional $12 million through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help farmers invest in technologies and management practices that improve efficiency, lower operating costs, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of... Read this article online
Rappa High-Speed Electric Fencing System Friday, June 12, 2026 Rappa has introduced its vehicle-mounted fencing solution, the Rappa Winder, to the U.S. market, offering a faster and more efficient way to install and retrieve electric fencing. The system reduces fencing time by up to 80 percent, allowing producers to deploy approximately 650... Read this article online
P&H and Picton Terminals officially open new Picton grain facility after months of early operations Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) and Picton Terminals formally opened their new bulk agricultural marine terminal today, June 10, 2026—an event that marks the public debut of a facility that has already been operating for months. Construction wrapped up in February, with... Read this article online
Ontario Crops Show Strong Start Despite Weather Challenges Friday, June 5, 2026 Acorrding to the OMAFA fieldcropnews.com, crop conditions across Ontario indicate a generally positive start to the growing season, although dry weather and cool soil temperatures have created uneven growth and management challenges. Corn planting is nearly complete across most regions, with... Read this article online
Kudrinkos Store Shines with Farm Focused Award Thursday, June 4, 2026 A grocery store in Ontario, Kudrinko in Westport has been recognized for its strong commitment to promoting locally grown food and supporting farmers. The recognition was presented as part of a well-known provincial awards program that highlights retailers who actively encourage the sale of... Read this article online