The announcement indicated that the partnership between Co-op Atlantic and the NOFG will make available to its customers, Omega-3 pork products raised by local farmers that feed their swine a natural and strict diet primarily of soybean and flaxseed. The ability to enrich pork products, especially bacon fat, is seen as an attractive alternative for humans to increase their intake of Omega-3’s compared to fish products, which are naturally high in Omega-3 oils. Canada (the largest producer of flax in the world, 770,000 US tons per annum) has embarked on an innovative plan to increase its competitiveness in the pork markets by offering a range of niche products that are safe, of high quality, convenient, healthy and affordable. Stirling Products is developing patented animal growth agents that increase meat production, therefore improving the production efficiency of livestock animals, while decreasing fat accumulation for the benefit of consumers. Read More

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