Kate Helmore

Join Kate Helmore, a food policy reporter at The Globe and Mail, as she unpacks the soaring prices of beef in Canada. She delves into the impact of severe drought on ranchers, leading to significant herd declines and sky-high retail costs. Kate explains how this has affected both consumers and restaurants, and discusses the challenges of rebuilding the national herd in the coming years. She also touches on the role of meatpacking consolidation and explores potential policy options to support ranchers in this turbulent time.

Kate Helmore, Agriculture and food policy reporter for The Globe and Mail, dives into the complexities of Canada-U.S. dairy trade. She explains supply management and its vital role in maintaining production stability. The conversation highlights the political clout of the dairy industry and discusses the challenges posed by tariffs and trade negotiations. Helmore sheds light on how Canada negotiates while preserving its dairy sector amidst international pressures, exploring the tensions between consumer demands and trade agreements.

Kate Helmore, Globe and Mail reporter on agriculture and food manufacturing, and Susan Krashinsky Robertson, Globe retailing reporter expert on grocers and shelf strategy, discuss Canadian origin labels, the 98% rule and gray zones in labeling. They talk about the surge in origin complaints, how retailers handle shelf space and promotion, and the debate over fines versus encouraging Canadian products.

Kate Helmore, a reporter from The Globe and Mail specializing in agriculture and food policy, discusses the tumultuous canola industry amid Canada-China trade tensions. She explains canola's significance to Canada and its global market dominance. The conversation highlights China's heavy tariffs on Canadian canola, linked to political maneuvering from both countries. Helmore also sheds light on the impact of these tariffs on Canadian farmers, price volatility, and the precarious balance the government faces between supporting agriculture and the emerging EV sector.

Kate Helmore, an agriculture and food policy reporter for The Globe, discusses the implications of recent cuts at the U.S. FDA for Canadian food safety. She reveals how intertwined the U.S. and Canadian food systems are, highlighting concerns over increased reliance on American imports. Helmore explains the challenges faced by Canada’s food safety protocols in response to U.S. budget cuts and inspections. The conversation also touches on skepticism about U.S. food safety standards and the importance of investing in Canadian food sovereignty.