Planning Suspended For 2021 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Board of Directors has made the decision to suspend planning for the 2021 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, which was scheduled to take place March 29th to April 3rd in Brandon. The following statement was issued Tuesday:

 

The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Board of Directors have made the most difficult decision to suspend planning for the 2021 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. We are deeply saddened to make this announcement; however, the health and safety of our community is of utmost importance. The Provincial Exhibition Directors and staff remain dedicated to bring live events back to Brandon, as well as seek other ways to celebrate agriculture and community in a safe and enjoyable way. There will be future events, but until then, we will be looking for your support and generosity. #savethefairs

 

 

Video: How to Capture the $80 Million Ground Pork Opportunity | 2026 Retail Trends

Meat is having a moment, and ground pork is perfectly positioned to help you capture new category growth.

In this business intelligence deep-dive, National Pork Board experts Bailey Morrell and Rick Smith break down the latest consumer behaviors, retail trends, and an $80 million incremental retail opportunity in ground pork.

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we cover:

• Insights from the 2026 Power of Meat presentation.

• Why ground pork is the "gateway meat" for younger, high-value shoppers.

• How adding just two new ground pork SKUs can drive incremental sales.

• Actionable merchandising strategies, including the right fat-lean ratios for specific recipes.