Margarine Called "Poor Substitute For Butter”
LONDON, Marell 8 (lire. 7.5 pm).—Whatever may be the opinion of Dr. Edith Siinimer,skill on margarine, they have definite views in Quebec. The Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Laurent. Barre, has called it “a. poor imitation of butter,” and the Legislative Assembly has banned the manufacture and sale of margarine in Quebec. Margarine was recently legalised in Canada when the Supreme Court found the prohibitory legis-
> | kition passed 67 years ago wtn e | beyond I lie power of tlie Feilcra 11 (lovei'iiment. e Mr. Barre said the sale of marI "-urine would inevitably lead tc , unfair competition against, the t farmers. ’ “This poor substitute for Imts ter, which would ol'len lie sold ? under false representation, would I disgust a client who might have - | the i-leasiire of eating butler,” 'i lie said.— (Special ('oiTcspondent, -N.Z.P.A.)
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Wanganui Chronicle, 9 March 1949, Page 5
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