By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday February 9, 2021

Feb 9, 2021 | 11:12 AM

MELFORT, Sask. – This is national Food Freedom Day.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has calculated that as of today a Canadian household of average income will have earned enough to pay their entire year’s grocery bill.

Each year, CFA examines the proportion of income that Canadians spend on food to explore year-over-year expenditure changes and raise consumers’ understanding of Canada’s food system, from Farm-Gate-to-Plate.

Canadians spent 11 per cent of their disposable income on food in 2020, which is slightly higher than in 2019.

CFA President Mary Robinson said Food Freedom Day creates an opportunity to appreciate all that goes into producing food and each step it takes on the journey from the farm to the table.

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Protein Industries Canada will be providing funds for the development of a plant-based protein blend for hospitalized and outpatient individuals, and highly active athletic consumers.

The $2.2 million co-investment is being led by Enhanced Medical Nutrition (EMN) and Infinit Nutrition Canada (INC).

The partners are focusing on meeting the rising demand for high-quality plant-based protein options within the clinical and athletic markets.

The modular powders to be used in healthcare settings can be mixed into beverages or soft foods, increasing the protein content of the meal. The ready-to-mix powders will also be designed for hospital use, as well as for outpatient settings and at-home use.

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The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association has elected its new board.

The additions include Joleen Shea from District 7 as well as Kelly Williamson, and Garner Deobald with the Stock Growers.

Chair Arnold Balicki will stay on as chair while Keith Day will be vice chair. Dean Moore will be finance chair, Brad Welter is the member at large and past chair is Rick Toney.

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