Insights and Stories on Dairy

Canadian dairy sector skimming global exports, U.S. complains

Jun. 12, 2018 at 5:35 pm CDT

Winnipeg/Chicago | Reuters — Canada’s surging exports of protein-rich skim milk powder have angered farmers in the U.S., as the sheltered dairy sector in Canada draws the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump for its high tariffs. Canada cannot expect to have both a protected system and compete globally, U.S. […]

Trump’s tweets spew ire on Trudeau, EU, NATO

Jun. 11, 2018 at 12:43 pm CDT

By David Brunnstrom Matt Spetalnick

NAFTA officials set for Washington meeting to push for progress

Apr. 17, 2018 at 6:52 pm CDT

By David Ljunggren

Eastern Manitoba ice cream maker closes shop

Apr. 12, 2018 at 2:13 pm CDT

By Lorraine Stevenson

Nestle to spread out at London ice cream plant

Mar. 2, 2018 at 8:31 pm CST

By Staff

Chicken, dairy farmers rip TPP concessions

Jan. 24, 2018 at 8:14 pm CST

Updated, Jan. 25, 2018 — Canada’s supply-managed producer groups warn that the new Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade deal stands to chip away unnecessarily at their markets. Chicken Farmers of Canada on Wednesday said the CPTPP deal, on which Canada pledged Tuesday it will sign in March, still […]

By Staff

Saputo to buy Australian dairy co-op Murray Goulburn

Oct. 26, 2017 at 8:25 pm CDT

Reuters — Murray Goulburn Co-operative, Australia’s largest milk processor, on Friday said it agreed to a buyout from Canadian dairy company Saputo worth up to A$637.8 million (C$627.5 million). Murray Goulburn (MG) said Saputo would pay between A$1.10-$1.15 per share, compared to its A$2.10 issue price when it listed in […]

By Reuters

NAFTA negotiators trade barbs, agree on extension

Oct. 17, 2017 at 5:49 pm CDT

Washington | Reuters — Trade negotiators from the U.S. and Canada accused each other of sabotaging attempts to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement on Tuesday, even as they and Mexico agreed to extend talks into 2018. A round of talks in Washington that lasted seven days failed to […]

By David Lawder David Ljunggren

Tough U.S. NAFTA demands send ball back into lobbyists’ court

Oct. 16, 2017 at 8:28 pm CDT

Arlington, Va. | Reuters — Lobbying efforts on the North American Free Trade Agreement faced a major test this week after the Trump administration ignored advice from U.S. business groups and pitched proposals to radically reshape NAFTA, leaving its future in doubt. The U.S. demands to force renegotiation of NAFTA […]

By Dave Graham David Lawder

U.S. makes NAFTA dairy proposal, no market access request

Oct. 13, 2017 at 3:16 pm CDT

Arlington, Va. | Reuters — U.S. negotiators at talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement on Friday formally asked Canada to address a bilateral dispute over dairy pricing, a request the Canadians are set to resist, sources familiar with the talks said. U.S. dairy producers are unhappy that […]