What's in a (sausage's) name? Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Sausage consumption in Europe isn't an issue. Sausage naming is.NewEurope Online reports that the European Commission has received an application from Slovenia for official recognition and protected status for the "Krainer Wurst." Other countries who might want to lay claim to the famous sausage or to dispute the Slovenian claim have six months to register their objections.The European Commission awards Protected Geographical Indication status to foods when it can be proven they are regional specialties. (Think champagne from a certain region in France.) The status allows the area that originated them to use that name exclusively and to license it to others. A successful Slovenian claim means Austria would have to rename its extremely popular cheese-filled Kaesekrainer sausage. According to NewEurope, the head of the Vienna chamber of commerce, Josef Bitzinger, says sausage stand operators all over Vienna will not rename their products.Slovenia claims the minced pork and season sausage was invented in northern Slovenia in the 1800s. A complication is that Slovenia was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire at the time. Austrians and Slovenians should eat sausages all summer and negotiate a peaceful solution to a potential impasse. BP The transition to open marketing - producers' fears have not been realized Pink slime beef crisis hits pork
Nine Firms Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Thursday, October 8, 2026 Canada is taking new steps to strengthen its food supply chain and create more value from the crops grown across the country. Protein Industries Canada has announced that nine companies from different provinces are joining its Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain program. The initiative... Read this article online
A Thanksgiving meal from Canadian farmers Thursday, October 8, 2026 As families prepare to share a Thanksgiving meal together this weekend, it’s appropriate to highlight Canadian farmers’ roles in providing the ingredients. With that at top of mind, Farms.com created a Thanksgiving ingredient list with farmers from each province providing a unique part of... Read this article online
Share Your Ag Ideas and Win a Scholarship Thursday, October 8, 2026 Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Agriculture Student Scholarship, a program designed to support students interested in building a future in the agriculture industry. The scholarship encourages young people to share their ideas and contribute to solving some of the challenges... Read this article online
CFIB Calls for Tax Relief for Small Business Thursday, October 8, 2026 Entrepreneurs and small businesses are facing challenges from weak consumer spending, labour shortages, rising operating costs, and economic uncertainty- and agri-businesses are no exception. Ongoing trade tensions and supply chain disruptions have added further pressure, making it more... Read this article online
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Thursday, October 8, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online