Intelligence Brief
Ports, Protein, and Processing Pressures
October 16, 2026
Port Capacity Expansion Milk Ingredient Pricing Processing Automation Investment Wheat Leadership Renewal Women's Business Skills
New grain terminal capacity at Quebec and a $50 million food-processing push point to pressure on throughput, automation, and ingredient value chains. Leadership changes in wheat and support for women farmers suggest governance and skills gaps are becoming part of the same productivity agenda.
P&H begins construction on expansion at the Port of Quebec
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has begun construction of two new grain storage silos at its terminal at the Port of Quebec after receiving the necessary authorizations from the Quebec Port Authority. The project marks another milestone in P&H’s continued investment in Canadian agricultural infr…
Kitzan named executive director of Wheat Growers
The Wheat Growers Association has announced a leadership transition, naming Kaitlyn Kitzan as its new executive director following the departure of Darcy Pawlik. Kitzan, who previously served as the association’s board treasurer and secretary, is taking the helm alongside her team at Kitzan Strategi…
Milk protein, ingredients demand prompt dairy pricing discussion
Growing demand for milk protein and milk ingredients has created discussion about how milk could be measured and priced into the future. The post Milk protein, ingredients demand prompt dairy pricing discussion appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Government of Canada supports women farmers in developing leadership and business skills
Women farmers are vital to Canada’s agriculture sector and rural communities. Supporting women farmers in developing their business and leadership skills helps strengthen the sector and promote farming as a career for women. This support is especially timely as 2026 has been proclaimed the Internati…
Canadian Food Innovation Network to administer $50 million in food processing funding
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly today announced $50 million for the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) through the Strategic Response Fund (SRF) and Canada’s National Food Security Strategy. CFIN is an industry-led not-for-profit that helps food and beverage companies access the expertise, partn…
Federal investment targets productivity in Canada’s food sector
A $50 million federal investment aims to help Canadian food processors increase productivity by adopting automation, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.