The Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, in partnership with @CaddleCanada, will release the second issue of the Canadian Food Sentiment Index (CFSI) on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This bi-annual report offers a timely and data-driven snapshot of Canadian attitudes toward food—from affordability to national identity. Grounded in fresh national survey results, the report examines key trends shaping the food landscape, including: ➡️Consumer spending patterns in response to rising food prices ➡️Trust levels in major grocers and food manufacturers ➡️Support for buying local and buying Canadian food products ➡️Sentiment around food sustainability and waste ➡️Awareness of supply chain challenges and resilience This comprehensive analysis is intended to inform government, industry, and civil society as they respond to shifting public expectations in a turbulent economic and geopolitical context. STAY TUNED!

New Episode Alert: The Global Tariff War Edition – Brought to you by @CaddleCanada! In this power-packed episode of The Food Professor Podcast, we tackle one of the most complex and fast-moving issues in the global food and agriculture space: the unfolding international tariff war. They break down the latest U.S.–China trade drama, including tariffs hitting 125%, and what it means for key commodities like soybeans and canola. Why can’t Canada step in to fill the gap? They also read between the cultural lines—why more Americans are packing lunches and doggy bags are disappearing from restaurants—and what these subtle signals may reveal about economic insecurity and workplace stress. Special Guest: Trade and competition law expert Mark Warner (@MAAWLAW) joins the show to explain how the Trump administration is using the IEEPA to bypass traditional trade rules, what it means for Canadian exporters, and how quiet diplomacy might be Canada’s best play in this high-stakes game. 🇨🇦 Plus, a special moment: Sylvain shares his recent recognition—the Charles III Coronation Medal, awarded by the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. He dedicates it to his wife, Janèle, for her unwavering support. Packed with insight, analysis, and a touch of celebration, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in food, trade, and global affairs. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 📻 And don’t miss our new show! Bite Sized-@CorusRadio Entertainment’s new food business talk show hosted by us—debuts April 12: @am640 – Saturdays at 2 p.m. ET @AM980News – Sundays at 9 a.m. ET @680CJOB – Sundays at 2 p.m. CST @QRcalgary – Sundays at 3 p.m. MST @CHED880 – Sundays at 3 p.m. MST @CKNW – Sundays at 1 p.m. PST

This week, it's the "Liberation Day" edition! Tariffs, Trade, and Terroir: Trump's Liberation Day global earthquake, Featuring guest Michelle Wasylyshen, President & CEO of Ontario Craft Wineries. 🎙️ Listen to The Food Professor Podcast, brought to you by @CaddleCanada! Link below.

"Canada has the potential to be an agri-food superpower. Right now, we're acting more like tenants to our landlord—the United States. That mindset needs to change." More on The Food Professor Podcast, brought to you by @CaddleCanada! ⬇️

Beef & poultry prices are soaring! Can BBQ season save the Canadian pork industry? Find out on #TheFoodProfessorPodcast! 🎧 Brought to you by @CaddleCanada! open.spotify.com/episode/3hL…

New episode! Brought to you by #Caddle ➡️McDonald's is back with a new veggie burger—will it stick this time? ➡️China’s tariffs shake up Canadian seafood & ag exports. 🇨🇦🐟 ➡️Tariff nightmares with @SpragueFoods ➡️New Ag Ministers in Ottawa and Ontario, @KodyBloisNS @TrevorJonesCKL ➡️Special guest: Michel Gagné, CEO of WeCook, on scaling fresh meal delivery. 🎧 Tune in now! ⬇️ #FoodProfessorPodcast @CaddleCanada

"Some people don't like poutine, but the story behind this Canadian dish is fascinating. Smoke's Poutinerie played a huge role in making this iconic Canadian dish internationally known." This week's Food Professor Podcast, brought to you by @CaddleCanada! ⬇️

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 On The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc & Sylvain Charlebois tackle big issues in 🇨🇦's food industry before interviewing Mark Cunningham, President & COO of Smokes Poutinerie Topics include: ✅ Loblaw’s "T" labels – Transparency or oversimplification? ✅ De-Americanizing Canadian retail – How trade tensions shift product sourcing. ✅ Tariff wars – 🇨🇳 targeting 🇨🇦 farmers over EV tariffs, Moosehead's 1,461-beer "Presidential Pack," & more. ✅ Inside Smoke’s Poutinerie – Keeping the legacy of Ryan Smolkin alive, expanding to 100+ locations, & disrupting the QSR space with bold marketing. ✅ The pandemic’s impact – 5 years later, how food businesses adapted supply chains & communication. ✅ RFK Jr.'s fight against artificial dyes, EU retaliatory tariffs. 🎧 Presented by @CaddleCanada. Listen now! 👇 #FoodProfessor #Podcast #Poutine #FoodIndustry

"Canada cannot win a trade war by taxing its own people — true leverage comes from targeting American reliance on our exports, not undermining our own food security and economy." Listen to this week's Food Professor Podcast, brought to you by @CaddleCanada! ⬇️