Survey Finds More Than Half of Canadian Population Concerned Over Climate Change’s Effect on Food Supply

A recent survey conducted by the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, in partnership with Caddle, has found that more than half of Canadians are significantly concerned about the potential impact of climate change on food security. The survey, which took place in late July and gathered responses from 5,450 Canadians, focused on their eating …

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National: Canadians May Be Panic-Buying Incorrect Rice Amidst India’s Rice Ban

India’s recent ban on the export of non-basmati white rice is causing concern among retailers and consumers. However, wholesalers are cautioning against stockpiling the wrong type of rice. Sonali Shah, owner of Shah Trading in Toronto, states that there is misinformation circulating regarding the banned rice varieties. She clarifies that there is no ban on …

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India’s rice export ban and Russia’s termination of Black Sea grain deal jeopardize food security

Three days after Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal, the Indian government made an announcement on Thursday that it will immediately halt the export of non-Basmati white rice. The timing of this decision coincides with a global heatwave, raising concerns about food supply chain security worldwide. India currently accounts for over 40% of …

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