This page is an archive of MCEC’s news releases, industry studies and other items that are of interest to cattle producers and other industry stakeholders.
For more information on MCEC, to request an interview, or to arrange for a speaking engagement, contact:
Kathleen Butler
Executive Director
(204) 452-6353
Kbutler.mcec@mymts.net
News Releases
- MCEC thanks Manitoba cattle producers for 85% support (December 6, 2011)
- $5 million+ reasons for a MB-based beef plant (December 1, 2011)
- The strong case for toll processing in Manitoba (August 24, 2011)
- MCEC approves two plants for conditional funding (August 24, 2011)
- Federal decision ignores regional need for beef plant (August 10, 2011)
- Building successful value-based beef plants (December 1, 2010)
- MCEC joins federal government in offering financial support to Manitoba beef plant (November 2, 2009)
- New MCEC board members appointed (October 29, 2009)
- Mapping the future of the Manitoba cattle industry (October 8, 2009)
- Link to forum agenda and brochure
- MCEC applauds Federal Slaughter Improvement Program (July 17, 2009)
- New Chair appointed to Cattle Enhancement Council (May 19, 2009)
- MCEC announces new corporate structure for new Winnipeg beef plant (December 4, 2008)
- Keystone Processors Ltd. frequently asked questions (December 2008)
- MCEC funds purchase of plant for Manitoba beef (July 29, 2008) (Revised August 12, 2008)
Natural Prairie Beef Proposed Plant
- MCEC issues final 2007 levy collection report (March 20, 2008)
- Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council revises levy refund policy (January 10, 2008)
- Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council issues levy collection report (November 1, 2007)
- Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council invests in Natural Prairie Beef (October 9, 2007)
- Manitoba beef industry needs new solutions (September 25, 2007)
- MCEC: One Year Later (August 15, 2007)
- Cattle Enhancement Council Open for Business: Wowchuk (August, 17, 2006)
- MCEC Names Investment Advisory Committee Members (July 5, 2006)
- Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council Announced by Wowchuk (March 28, 2006)
News Coverage
- Just-opened St. Boniface beef plant eyes exports, Winnipeg Free Press, March 11, 2009
- ‘Peg makes cut on beef processing, Winnipeg Sun, March 10, 2009
- Meat industries have wish list for slaughter funds, Country Guide, March 10, 2009
- Steer federal cattle cash here, Winnipeg Free Press, February 28, 2009
- Share slaughter funds beyond Alberta, Ontario, Alberta Farmer Express, February 23, 2009
- Beef processor hopes for funding, Winnipeg Free Press, January 27, 2009
- MCEC working to find new opportunities, Manitoba Co-operator, January 15, 2009
- Winnipeg beef processor rebrands before opening, Manitoba Co-operator, December 5, 2008
- Beef plant open to more farmers, investors, Winnipeg Free Press, December 5, 2008
- Company formed to run new beef plant, Winnipeg Free Press, December 4, 2008
- Beef processing plant planned for St. Boniface, Winnipeg Free Press, July 28, 2008
- Refund policy simplified, Winnipeg Free Press, January 10, 2008
- Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council investing in Natural Prairie Beef Inc., Winnipeg Free Press, September 10, 2007
- Manitoba beef levy to back Natural Prairie plant, Manitoba Co-operator, September 10, 2007
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