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CrossRoads Crop Conference kicks off January 27 with the Bayer Opening Night Reception!

We asked the producers on our committee what they are looking forward to most, here is what they had to say:

  • ‘Looking forward to Bill Wirtz  talking about the impact of ag policy on Canadian agriculture and how it impacts my operation’ 
  • ‘Networking with fellow producers at the Beer Reception!’ (January 28)
  • ‘Cyber security is a growing concern, looking forward to hearing more about it from a farm perspective’
  • ‘Hearing about the capital gains updates and I always enjoy the hot breakfasts and lunches’
  • ‘Escaping the cold for a couple great days of networking and learning!’
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Canada’s regulatory landscape on single-use plastics is complex but a recent ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal sided with the government’s intent to eliminate single-use plastics. What does this mean for the Canadian agri-food industry? How can companies find the right balance between regulatory compliance and implementing costly alternative solutions? What are retailers and consumers saying about sustainable packaging? This webinar features Joshua Goodman, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Sobeys; Marie-Anne Champoux-Guimond, Director of Sustainability, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and Glenford Jameson, Canadian Food Lawyer, G.S. Jameson and Company

This 60-minute webinar brings together three industry leaders to examine the opportunities, challenges, and realities of the path forward. In this session, you will gain insights into:

•Canada’s regulatory roadmap and timeline on eliminating single-use plastics

•Current end-of-life solutions for plastics and alternative packaging solutions

•The need to have a corporate strategy that aligns with reality at the retail shelves

•How major brands and retailers are pivoting

•Supply chain considerations

•Common misconceptions