Canadian consumers want dairy — but Manitoba might not be able to help in meeting the rising demand until changes are made in the processing sector.
At a Dairy Farmers of Manitoba (DFM) meeting this week, the group reports Canadian butter consumption has increased two per cent year over year, with drinkable yogurt retail sales also going up by 15 to 20 per cent annually, and full fat mozzarella sales moving upward about five to 10 per cent.
But Manitoba isn't increasing its dairy quota, in fact, according to the Canadian Dairy Commission, we're producing 3.04 per cent under quota, with the Western Milk Pool as a whole coming in 1.47 per cent under its quota. DFM says this is happening because current processing capacity isn't matching our production abilities.
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