Food at Home Prices Continue to Decelerate

Food at Home Prices Continue to Decelerate

 

There is uproar amongst organic food groups in Canada following the Canadian Federal Government’s decision to allow new genetically engineered seeds to be released in Canada without health or safety assessments, with voluntary disclosure. The issue is that disclosure that is not mandatory puts the organic sector at risk, as organic foods prohibit all forms of genetic engineering.

The Canadian organic sector is very disappointed in this decision to update the guidance related to the seeds regulations without requiring the reporting of all gene-edited seeds. Mandatory disclosure is considered a minimum to provide the transparency and traceability needed for organic businesses and consumers. The organic sector has consistently communicated this to the government.

Another issue that comes to light for organic merchants in the United States is that the Canadian organic sector is globally recognized and has equivalency arrangements with 33 countries to…

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03.28.2024

LCFS credit volumes, average prices move higher

LCFS credit volumes, average prices move higher

**Please note – There will be no Biomass Based Diesel bulletin on March 29, 2024, in observance of Good Friday.**

**Bob Lane was out of the office today.**


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Diverging FOB and delivered markets to close out March

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Please note – The Jacobsen will not publish an Animal Fats bulletin on Friday, March 29th in observance of the Good Friday holiday.

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March monthly averages mixed for animal proteins

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** Please note: The Jacobsen will not publish a bulletin on Friday, April 29 in observance of Good Friday. **

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