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Soy Canada comments on report on Manitoba soybean processing

June 10, 2015 8:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Soy Canada comments on report on Manitoba soybean processing

Soy Canada today welcomed the release of a report on the feasibility of establishing soybean processing capacity in Manitoba. “The report confirms that the growing production of soybeans in western Canada offers the potential of more economic growth and infrastructure investment,” said Jim Everson, Executive Director of Soy Canada. The report was commissioned by the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers…


Soy Canada welcomes EU approval of soybean biotechnology innovation

June 10, 2015 8:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Soy Canada welcomes EU approval of soybean biotechnology innovation

Soy Canada today welcomed the European Commission’s decision to approve ten new, innovative biotechnology products for food and seed use import including four soybean events that will be directly beneficial to Canadian soybean producers and industry. “It’s very good news for Canada’s soybean sector,” said Jim Everson, Executive Director of  Soy Canada, “European approval of these products allows Canadian producers…


Soy Canada comments on the EU’s proposal to allow member states to reject imports of approved biotechnology crops

June 10, 2015 8:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Soy Canada comments on the EU’s proposal to allow member states to reject imports of approved biotechnology crops

Soy Canada expressed its disappointment today in the European Commission’s proposal to allow individual member states to prohibit the import and use of food and feed derived from biotechnology that have been approved on the basis of rigorous scientific assessment. “The EU’s proposal is a major step away from the predictable, trade facilitative environment that Canada and Europe have committed…


Video: Chair Mark Huston on BNN

June 10, 2015 7:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Video: Chair Mark Huston on BNN

On March 30th, Soy Canada Chair Mark Huston appeared on a BNN television segment called “Soybeans Invade Western Canada.” You can watch it on BNN.ca here.