In a recent statement, the Turkey Farmers of Canada said turkey production is down due to reduced demand, particularly in the food service industry and at the deli counter. In anticipation of lower sales, the organization said turkey production was reduced by seven per cent in May, which represents $23.3 million in losses.
Ference said those areas actually account for 65 per cent of the overall industry, while the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season makes up the other 35 per cent. The farmer added that there are plenty of different turkey options for Canadians planning a smaller holiday feast in accordance with public health guidance.
If that’s the case, some of those leftover turkeys might be headed to Canada’s food banks under the federal. The temporary program was launched as part of the government’s pandemic response and is intended to manage and redirect existing surpluses to organizations addressing food insecurity in an effort to avoid food waste.
Armadillo is the new white meat.
CANADA IS BANKRUPT
At over $100 per fresh turkey NO THANKS!
I cook Turkey 4 times a year, Now is the best time while on sale to fill the freezer with an extra or two.
Turkey's are usually 5 to 6 months old when slaughtered... So in March if they didn't stop and go, hey this pandemic might cause issues... That's on them.... Guess you'll have to sell to frozen burger producers.
CPHO_Canada urge people to buy less birds or smaller birds this Thanksgiving to prevent further transmission of COVID19
I'm just going to go ahead and say it. Turkey isn't that good.
I'll do my best!