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‘Farming is so challenging’: U of G fundraiser raises over $20,000 for mental health ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article…
Dept of FARE Professor @mikevonmassow speaks with CTV News about unprecedented demand at an Ottawa food bank and the broader cost pressures contributing to the crisis.
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Professor @mikevonmassow weighs in on the factors driving higher food prices in CBC Marketplace’s look at five grocery staples that have skyrocketed in price this year. cbc.ca/news/marketplace/mark…
How can economic modelling help protect Ontario's pork industry?
Dept. of FARE professor, Dr. José Nuño-Ledesma is modelling African swine fever scenarios to support preparedness and protect Canada's pork sector.
Learn more: uoguelph.ca/alliance/researc…
Dr. @mikevonmassow speaks to CTV Your Morning about how wildfire smoke affects crop growth.
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Ontario’s first new federally inspected meat plant in 20 years opens. Read @mikevonmassow thoughts about this here: lfpress.com/news/local-news/…
Read Dr. @mikevonmassow thoughts on how the global anchovy shortage could impact food prices & what it means for consumers.
Read here: globalnews.ca/news/11958186/…
Dr. @mikevonmassow talks about strawberry yields to CBC Montreal.
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FARE has been honored at the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Annual Meeting for outstanding contributions to research, policy, and leadership.
Read more about it here: uoguelph.ca/oac/news/fare-re…
Dr. @mikevonmassow speaks to Newstalk 1010 about what groceries will cost more this summer.
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"Grocers are doing a better job of discounting soon-to-expire food, but that added competition means less food available to food banks" says Dr @mikevonmassow to CBC News.
Read more: cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/…
"Trade issues, war and weather all conspired together."
FARE's @mikevonmassow explains the "perfect storm" driving a 21% spike in Canadian tomato prices—beating out even beef and coffee for the highest grocery hike. cbc.ca/news/canada/tomato-pr…
Congratulations to FARE Prof @KAfesorgbor on his election as AAEA Africa Section Chair‑Elect. This is a well‑deserved recognition of his leadership, commitment, and impact on the community.
“What you’ve got is a very rapid change in demand. Protein is cool again,” says @mikevonmassow on the rising prices and scarcity of cottage cheese in grocery stores.
Read more here: ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article…
“Barbecuing this year is going to be more expensive than barbecuing was last year.”
Dr. @mikevonmassow weighs in on how sky-high prices are changing our grilling habits. Read more: ctvnews.ca/business/article/…
Dunkin’ Donuts is coming back to Canada!
But can they win over a new generation? @mikevonmassow notes that the real challenge for Dunkin’ will be actually delivering on its promises to young Canadians.
Read more here: cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/watch-d…
Dr. @mikevonmassow speaks to CTV News Channel about maple washing at the grocery store.
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Are government-owned and operated grocery stores a food idea? Read FARE Prof's @mikevonmassow thoughts here: thestar.com/business/opinion…
“Fuel prices are connected to almost everything in the economy" said Dr. @mikevonmassow to National Post.
Read the article here: app.meltwater.com/shareddocu…
Will Canada embrace Dunkin'? Read dr @mikevonmassow's take in the article below!
Read here: cbc.ca/news/canada/dunkin-do…
