In North America, plant-based diets continue to climb as animal products lose popularity – but this doesn’t mean the end of dairy: instead, it demands a shift in the way we approach consumers. Over 65% of North American consumers are looking for what can be called...
Canadians are passionate about supporting the dairy industry, but understanding what truly qualifies as a 100% Canadian dairy product can be tricky. Labels like “Made in Canada” or “Canadian-owned and operated” don’t always mean the product is made entirely from...
In late 2020, the Canadian dairy industry reached a significant milestone with the launch of DairyTrace. This national initiative, a joint effort between Lactanet Canada and Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), created a unified framework for identifying dairy livestock and...
Over the past few years, non-dairy milk trends have been on the rise. Many attribute this shift to consumer interest in healthy living, nutrition, and sustainability concerns. However, a recent report by the CBC examined the nutritional advantages of both alternative...
The Changing Dairy Industry Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) was first introduced in 1942 as a tool to help Canadians maintain their health and prevent nutritional deficiencies during wartime food rations. Over the years, the guide and its definition of a healthy diet have...
Canada has been talking about waste-free systems for some time – but 2019 might actually see impactful change. This year, several huge brands like Proctor & Gamble, Häagen-Dazs and Nestle are repackaging food and grocery items from toothbrushes to ice cream with...
