Dr. Mike von Massow sits at a desk with a computer screen displaying the words "food FOCUS"
Dr. Mike von Massow

Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow and Dr. Simon Somogyi, agribusiness researcher at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The Canadian Press about supply management and its effects on the cost of milk, eggs and poultry. 

The article appeared in several publications including the Toronto Star and CTVNews.ca 

The pair explained that the supply management system is aimed at protecting the domestic food market, creating stable prices while ensuring a fair return for farmers. 

Dr. Simon Somogyi against a crimson background
Dr. Simon Somogyi

Von Massow is a professor in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics who researches retail and restaurant food demand and supply chain management and performance. 

Somogyi is the Arrell Chair in the Business of Food and a professor in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, Somogyi researches agri-food value chain analysis and management. 

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