AcuFast Adds to Team
AcuFast is excited to welcome Lane Anderson as our new account manager. Lane brings a strong background in business and agricultural sales. In his role, Lane will be part of our sales team in Alberta, supporting and building relationships with our current and future customers. Welcome to the team, Lane.•
JYGA Technologies Expands
Jyga Technologies is expanding its global footprint with the opening of Jyga Tech Brasil, a new subsidiary in the region of Paraná. Driven by strong demand from Brazilian producers, Jyga Technologies has decided to establish a local presence that will enable product nationalization and strengthen its position in one of the world’s leading pork markets.
Over the past decade, GESTAL feeding systems have been adopted by performance-driven operations in Brazil. Building on the 2025 appointment of Vinicius Espeschit de Morais as Business Development Manager for that country, Jyga Tech Brasil marks the next stage of expansion, reinforcing the company’s commitment to people, proximity, and long-term partnerships.
With entities in Germany, the United States, and now Brazil, Jyga Technologies distributes its products worldwide through an extensive network of distributors, technical experts, and an online sales platform. To learn more about Jyga Technologies and its commitment to innovation in the pig industry. •
Alberta Pork Welcomes New Director
We are pleased to welcome Matthew Stahl to Alberta Pork’s Board of Directors. As one of two open positions, Mathew was elected by acclamation, and the board will look to fill the remaining vacant position this spring.
For the past five years, Matthew has been the hog manager at Starland Colony, where he oversees a 550 sow farrow to finish operation. He brings a strong commitment to pork production and a clear passion for helping feed people every day.
Matthew joined the Board to contribute to the continued growth and future of pork production in Alberta and beyond. In this role, he will work alongside fellow directors to help guide Alberta Pork’s efforts to support producers and advance the industry across the province. •
Pig Tales
Alberta Pork, in partnership with Manitoba Pork and Sask Pork, has developed Pig Tales — a Grades 3-6 activity booklet that introduces students to modern hog production.
The resource walks students through each stage of pig care, highlights biosecurity and animal welfare practices, and showcases the role of technology, nutrition, and trained transportation in our sector. The booklet includes interactive learning activities designed to support curriculum outcomes while reinforcing the importance of responsible pig farming.
If you know an educator who may be interested, please share this opportunity and help us continue strengthening agriculture literacy across the province. •
Ag in the City – SK
Sask Pork spent the day connecting with students and the general public during ‘Ag in the City’ at the Lawson Mall in Saskatoon. Mark spent the day answering questions and building chatterboxes with kids.
These events are important to help build public trust and create a stronger connection with our communities to display the provincial hog industry! •
Ag in the City – MB
Back on Sunday, March 15th, Manitoba Pork joined other commodity groups from across the province at Discover Agriculture in the City, a free one-day event that offers a chance to explore the vibrant and innovative world of agriculture. This annual public awareness event highlights the contributions agriculture makes to the economy, and how important and vital it is for all Canadians. •
Alberta Pork “Thinks Pink” at Beerfest
What a weekend at the Alberta Beerfest!
The Alberta Pork Lounge was buzzing with incredible vendors, great flavours, and an amazing crowd all weekend long. •
GVF a Welcomed Sponsor
The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity is pleased to welcome GVF Group of Companies as a proud sponsor of the Canada’s Food System Initiative.
GVFs’ mission is clear, to equip and empower farmers to producer meat, milk and eggs profitably and sustainably for global protein abundance. That commitment reflects the spirit of this initiate, strengthening Canada’s food system by supporting the people and businesses who work every day to feed our communities. This partnership help advance our shared goal of making Canada’s food system a core Canadian value. Thanks to the GVF team. •
Topigs Norsvin Canada Expands Team
Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of two Business Development Representatives to it’s Western Canada Sales Team. Effective back in January Alex Yanguez and Fraser Senebald joined the Western Canada Sales Team, supporting continued growth and development of customer relationships across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. •
Western Hog Exchange Top 5
The Western Hog Exchange is pleased to share their top 5 report for November/December 2025.
Average Index – 113.41
1st Alix Farming Co Ltd, 2nd Bentley Colony Farming Co Ltd, 3rd Horst Farm Ltd, 4th Birch Hills Colony and 5th Hughenden Colony Barn #1.
Weight Deviation – 6.62 kg
1st Alix Farming Co Ltd, 2nd Fairville Colony, 3rd Bentley Colony Farming Co Ltd, 4th Horst Farm Ltd and 5th Britestone Farming Co Ltd.
Index in Core – 84%
1st Birch Hills Colony, 2nd Horst Farm Ltd, 3rd Britestone Farming Co Ltd, 4th Bentley Colony Farming Co Ltd and 5th Alix Farming Co Ltd.
Weight in Core – 83%
1st Birch Hills Colony, 2nd Horst Farm Ltd, 3rd Britestone Farming Co Ltd, 4th Bently Colony Farming Co and 5th Alix Farming Co Ltd.
Average Hog Value – $258.08
1st Fairville Colony, 2nd Broekman Hog Farm Ltd, 3rd Birch Meadows Colony, 4th Springside Colony Farming Co Ltd and 5th Alix Farming Co Ltd.
Average Hog Value Per Kg – $2.42
1st VFA Pork Ltd, 2nd Britestone Farming Co Ltd, 3rd Horst Farm Ltd, 4th Bently Colony Farming Co and 5th Alix Farming Co Ltd. •
