Christina Manocchio
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Canada’s Halal Monitoring Authority to simplify certification process
The Halal Monitoring Authority (HMA) is simplifying halal certification by integrating directly into existing supply chains and work with businesses looking to enter into the market. This HMA ensures that all certified products pass key Islamic standards, both religiously as…
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Relco and Bioscan endorse non-dye inspections and repairs
Relco and Bioscan are partnering together to promote non-dye inspections and repairs for the food and beverage industry. The focus for non-dye inspections is largely on spray dryers, but the services offered will also cover: cyclones, bag filters, fluid beds,…
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Beyond Meat’s plant-based burger now available at Canadian grocery stores
Beyond Meat announced today that for the first time, its plant-based Beyond Burger will be available in the meat case at Canadian retail outlets nationwide at Co-op Food Stores, Fresh Street Market, IGA, Loblaw, Longos, Metro, Save On Foods, Sobeys,…
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Bühler recycling technology wins Queen’s Award
Bühler UK won this year’s Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation for their research into camera technology used in sorting machines. The technology is used to drive up food safety controls in the nut and frozen vegetable sectors while also helping…
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FDA excludes allulose from sugars, added sugars on Nutrition Facts
Tate & Lyle’s low-calorie rare sugar product, allulose, is exempted by the FDA from the ‘Sugars’ and ‘Added Sugars’ line of the Nutrition Facts Panel in the U.S. The FDA published draft guidance is a result of a nutrition-based review…
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Northern Maverick Brewing Co. creates Canada’s first white truffle beer
Northern Maverick Brewing Co. released Canadas first ever White Truffle Pilsner. Created by brewmaster Andrew Crowder and Jason Kaptyn, this modern take on a Czech pilsner is brewed with Italian white truffle resulting in an earthy aroma. After testing different…
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Alizés Award finalists selected
The Agri-Food Export Group Quebec-Canada (Export Group) announced the three finalists of the first edition of the Alizés Awards, selected by a jury of recognized experts in the field of agri-food exports. The Alizés Awards celebrate the work of accomplished…
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McCain Foods celebrates anniversary with expansion
McCain Foods facility in Portage la Prairie, Man. celebrated the 40th anniversary and officially opened its new potato receiving area at the potato processing facility. The potato receiving area expansion was part of a multi-year $45 million capital investment commitment…
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Foodarom expands from Government of Canada funding
Foodarom is developing new markets through receiving funding of $220,000 from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. Through the government’s assistance, Foodarom is able to finance a portion of its marketing activities and hire a resource dedicated to developing the…
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Saputo acquires U.K. company Dairy Crest
Saputo has officially acquired Dairy Crest, a United Kingdom-based company that manufactures and markets cheese, butters, spreads and oils. Dairy Crest produces products under British brands, such as Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life and Frylight. Through acquiring Dairy Crest, Saputo…
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