Sustainability in Action: How Canadian Chicken Farmers Are Reducing Their Environmental Footprint
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 18, 2025) - Chicken Farmers of Canada has released the results of its latest lifecycle assessment (LCA), confirming that Canadian chicken producers have made measurable improvements in reducing their environmental footprint over the past seven years.The assessment, conducted by Groupe AGÉCO, analyzed greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and other environmental factors associated with chicken production from farm to processing. Since the last comprehensive assessment in 2016, the carbon footprint per kilogram of eviscerated chicken has...
2025-11-18 9:00 AM EST
Chicken Farmers of Canada Launches New Campaign to Make Chicken the Ultimate Anytime Protein Snack
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2025) - Chicken Farmers of Canada is proud to announce the launch of its latest national campaign, Chicken. Eat it Anytime. Designed to reframe how Canadians think about chicken, the campaign positions this versatile protein as the perfect snack for on-the-go lifestyles.With health-conscious Gen Z and Millennials increasingly prioritizing protein-yet often reaching for processed bars and powders instead-this campaign offers a fresh perspective: Canadian-raised chicken is the nutritious, convenient option they've been looking for."The idea...
2025-07-09 10:56 AM EDT
Canadian Chicken Farmers Support Government Commitment to Address Spent Fowl Fraud
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 21, 2025) - Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is encouraged by the recent statement from the Government of Canada, demonstrating a strong commitment to tackling the fraudulent importation of broiler meat mislabeled as spent fowl. The dedication to enhancing collaboration between industry and enforcement agencies marks a positive step toward protecting the integrity of Canada's chicken supply and safeguarding the livelihoods of Canadian chicken farmers. Spent fowl refers to egg-laying hens that are processed for...
2025-03-21 9:00 AM EDT
Canadians Expected to Chow Down on 87 Million Chicken Wings on Super Bowl Sunday
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 7, 2025) - The teams on the field may be tossing the pigskin around this weekend, but chicken will once again be the game's first star at Super Bowl gatherings across the country on Sunday.Thanks to Canadian farmers, the country will be well stocked on the chicken front for the game, with Canadian fans expected to enjoy some 87 million chicken wings on football's biggest day. Throw in other chicken favourites like buffalo chicken dip...
2025-02-07 11:00 AM EST
84 Million Wings Expected to Fly off Plates on Super Bowl Sunday
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 7, 2024) - With an overwhelming feeling of team pride and a go-to Super Bowl snack like chicken wings in hand, Canadians everywhere will be gathered around screens this Sunday. Once again this year, Canadian chicken farmers ensured that there will be an ample wing supply for Super Bowl Sunday-84 million wings, to be exact!As Canada's number one meat protein, chicken, particularly wings, drumsticks, and buffalo chicken dips, will dominate Super Bowl menus. "Whether prepared...
2024-02-07 9:00 AM EST
Chicken Farmers of Canada Become the Official Protein of Skate Canada
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 18, 2023) - Chicken Farmers of Canada and Skate Canada are proud to announce a new partnership. Beginning this year, Canadian chicken will be the official protein of Skate Canada.This partnership will support both Skate Canada's recreational and competitive programing through the CanSkate program and assistance for high performance athletes. CanSkate is Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program that teaches millions of Canadians to reach their recreational and competitive goals on the ice in communities...
2023-04-18 3:00 PM EDT
Les Producteurs de poulet du Canada deviennent la protéine officielle de Patinage Canada
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - 18 avril 2023) - Les Producteurs de poulet du Canada et Patinage Canada sont fiers d'annoncer un nouveau partenariat. À compter de cette année, le poulet canadien sera la protéine officielle de Patinage Canada.Ce partenariat appuiera les programmes récréatifs et de compétition de Patinage Canada dans le cadre du programme Patinage Plus, tout en aidant les athlètes de haut niveau. Patinage Plus est le programme phare d'apprentissage de Patinage Canada qui permet à des millions de...
2023-04-18 3:00 PM EDT
Les Producteurs de poulet du Canada lancent la campagne ' Faites voyager vos papilles gustatives dans le monde entier '
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - 6 octobre 2022) - Une nouvelle campagne des Producteurs de poulet du Canada invite les Canadiens à diversifier leurs choix en proposant une multitude de plats à base de poulet canadien.« Nous savons que les Canadiens raffolent du poulet et qu'ils considèrent le poulet élevé au pays comme un repas sain et très apprécié, affirme Tim Klompmaker, président des Producteurs de poulet du Canada, mais nos recherches montrent que les consommateurs se fient généralement à une...
2022-10-06 2:48 PM EDT
Chicken Farmers of Canada Launches the 'Let Your Taste Buds Travel the World' Campaign
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 6, 2022) - A new campaign from Chicken Farmers of Canada encourages Canadians to expand their choices with an infinite variety of dishes for Canadian chicken."We know Canadians love chicken, and that they believe chicken raised in Canada is a healthy and much-loved meal," said Tim Klompmaker, Chair of Chicken Farmers of Canada, "but our research shows consumers typically rely on a handful of go-to chicken recipes and are not taking advantage of the incredible...
2022-10-06 2:47 PM EDT
Top of the Pecking Order: Chicken Is Once Again Canada's Favourite Meat
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2022) - The results are in: Chicken is Canada's favourite meat. Canadians ate 34.5 kilograms of chicken in 2021, making chicken once again the number one meat protein.Chicken's market share of all meat items combined also reached over 40% in 2021, and has remained the first choice of Canadians for over 15 years. By comparison, chicken made up only 12.8% of the butcher's section in the 1960s.This gradual shift toward chicken highlights shifting preferences...
2022-06-09 3:00 PM EDT
Haut du classement : Le poulet est une fois de plus la viande préférée des Canadiens
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - 9 juin 2022) - Les résultats sont entrés : le poulet est la viande préférée des Canadiens. En effet, les Canadiens ont mangé 34,5 kilogrammes de poulet en 2021, ce qui en a fait une fois de plus la principale protéine de viande.Le poulet a accaparé plus de 40 % du marché de tous les produits de viande combinés en 2021. Il demeure par ailleurs le premier choix des Canadiens depuis plus de 15 ans. En...
2022-06-09 3:00 PM EDT
Nouveau comité exécutif aux Producteurs de poulet du Canada
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - 23 mars 2022) - Les Producteurs de poulet du Canada (PPC) sont fiers d'annoncer l'élection de son comité exécutif 2022. Élu par le conseil d'administration des PPC lors de son assemblée générale annuelle hier, le comité exécutif des PPC est une équipe dynamique, dont la passion et le dévouement pour l'agriculture canadienne contribuent à faire croître une industrie du poulet aussi durable que responsable. Toutes nos félicitations à : PrésidentTim Klompmaker, Ontario.Originaire de Norwood, en Ontario,...
2022-03-23 1:40 PM EDT
New Executive Committee at Chicken Farmers of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 23, 2022) - Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is proud to announce the election of its 2022 Executive Committee. Elected by the CFC Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting yesterday, the CFC Executive Committee is a dynamic team, whose passion and dedication to Canadian agriculture has helped grow a sustainable and responsible chicken industry. Congratulations to: ChairTim Klompmaker, Ontario.Hailing from Norwood, Ontario, Tim started farming in 1984, along with his wife Annette and...
2022-03-23 1:39 PM EDT