Alberta hog farmers donate $10,000 to Ukraine

The current humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has deeply touched everyone. As we all look for an end to this meaningless conflict, the violence and population displacement has created a tremendous need for international support. In solidarity with those affected by the situation, Alberta Pork’s board of directors has chosen to make a $10,000 financial contribution…

Food Banks Alberta welcomes pork from local farmers

Overview Alberta Pork is pleased to announce a new partnership with Food Banks Alberta. Last week, Alberta’s hog farmers donated five pallets of vacuum-packed fresh pork tenderloin, representing more than 5,000 tenderloins or enough for 15,000 meal portions. “We are beyond grateful for our new partnership with Alberta Pork,” says Arianna Scott, CEO, Food Banks…

Potential rail strike threatens feed supply

With global livestock feed supply already strained for several significant reasons, fuelling high prices, another possible disruption has been added to the list: a potential worker strike for Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway, which may begin as early as Friday, March 11. CP is a major transporter of grain in western Canada and has played a…