AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoFood Safety: Kevin’s Natural Foods turkey gravy was recalled in Canada because it contains undeclared mustard. Tariff Costs: Research on Canada’s 2025 retaliatory tariffs found prices for affected goods rose about 6% relative to comparable products, but the impact faded after the tariffs were lifted; the effect on the overall Consumer Price Index was 0.3 percentage points. Food Trade: Canada’s reliance on U.S. food remains stubborn: the U.S. share of agri-food imports edged up to 47.33% in 2026, while it received nearly 62% of Canadian agri-food exports. Trade Diversification: Ottawa is sending nearly 300 delegates to India, including agri-food businesses, to pursue new commercial ties. Retail: The Weston family agreed to buy U.K. pharmacy and beauty chain Boots for US$8.9 billion, expanding the Canadian retail group’s international reach. Recycling: Saskatchewan’s waste summit focused on confusing recycling rules, contamination, illegal dumping and ways to keep more material out of landfills.
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