Pascal Thériault warns consumers to be on the lookout for misleading Canadian labels

Published: 11 August 2025

Canned soup giant Campbell's has come under fire for engaging in "maple washing" — a marketing tactic where foreign-made products are falsely associated with Canada through the use of maple leaves...

Ghana's Cocoa Price Surge: A Bitter Truth for Chocolate Lovers

Published: 12 August 2025

Last week, La Presse reporters spoke to agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault about a recent price surge of 62.58% for Ghanaian cocoa, a move aimed at supporting its struggling farmers. This...

Scientists decode the full range of oat genomes, opening the door to more nutritious, climate-smart crops

Published: 28 November 2025

Researchers have cracked one of agriculture’s most complicated genomes, revealing long-hidden DNA rearrangements that could help scientists breed oats that are more resilient, nutritious and...

Remembrance ceremony brings generations together to honour Canadian veterans

Published: 10 November 2025

On November 6, the John Abbott–Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony united students, veterans, and community members in tribute to Canada’s armed forces. Held on the John Abbott College football...

Study raises red flags about BPA replacements

Published: 26 August 2025

Chemicals used to replace bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging can trigger potentially harmful effects in human ovarian cells, according to McGill University researchers....

Cracking the Code of Pre-Harvest Sprouting

Published: 24 September 2025

Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a major global issue affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley. It occurs when grains begin to germinate on the plant before harvest due to environmental triggers...

Experts: Food insecurity in Quebec

Published: 30 October 2025

Food bank use in Quebec in 2025 has hit record numbers, surpassing 3 million assistance requests, according to Food Banks Canada's HungerCount 2025 recent report. Employed people and students are...

Activity Booklet: The Buzzing World of Pollinators - 2026 edition

Friday, June 19, 2026

The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at McGill University, has put together a lovely free onlin...

Activity Booklet: February, the Month of Love & Friendship - 2026 edition

Friday, February 6, 2026

Join us in celebrating the month of love & friendship! /macoutreachCategory: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Macdonald Campus

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