A recent episode of Between the Rows, the Glacier FarmMedia podcast, features our very own Len Kahn talking about significant issues facing the Canadian cattle industry.
With the traditional beef burger facing new competition from alternative non-meat proteins, should Canada’s cattle producers be concerned? Food marketing experts Jo-Ann McArthur of Nourish Food Marketing and Len Kahn of Kahntact put the meat and meat-alike markets in perspective. As for the shorter-term outlook in beef cattle values, Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther and Canfax’s Brian Perillat discuss current demand and supplies. Hosted by Laura Rance.
You can find the Between the Rows podcast on your favourite podcast app or you can listen to it online here.
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