Food in Canada
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Dairy welfare
“Dairy farmers can no longer say that supply management allows them to produce milk for Canadians, without any subsidies. That all changed last week. But dairy farmers shouldn’t just be compensated, they also deserve a continuing strategy. And right now, there isn’t one.”
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Don’t care about the new Food Guide? Some do, especially when it comes to plant-based dieting
By: Sylvain Charlebois According to a recent poll from Angus Reid Global in partnership with Dalhousie University, plant-based nutrition is alive and well in Canada. By April 2019, 38 per cent of Canadians had tried a plant-based food item in…
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Maple Leaf Foods, U.S.A.?
By: Sylvain Charlebois Maple Leaf Foods, the largest pork processor in the country, has opted to build its new meatless plant south of the border. In a recent announcement, the iconic Canadian food company announced plans to spend US$310 million…
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Ottawa stunts agri-food sector growth
The following is an opinion piece by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor in Food Policy and Development, Dalhousie University in response to the 2019 Federal Budget Most people expected an electoral budget, and that is exactly what Canadians got. For the agri-food…
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Market Commentary: Giving up dairy import quotas not the answer
From the October 2018 issue of Food in Canada magazine
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FCPC welcomes a modern food guide for Canadians: processed food has a place in a healthy diet
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.—Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC), the largest trade association representing food, beverage and consumer goods manufacturers in Canada agrees that the Canada Food Guide (CFG) had not kept up with the country’s changing demographics and lifestyles and…
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Canada’s Food Guide: A new dish, with a dash of condescension
“Canada’s new food guide is finally here. After years of celebrating our agricultural know-how, our food guide has now gone urban. But c’mon Health Canada, enough with the patronizing already.”
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Would a (slight) labelling change do you good?
Jet Label president and chief executive officer Darrell Friesen provides a reason to refresh rather than rebrand via labelling options.
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Food processing inspection technology: Three system comparisons to consider
Metal detection equipment manufacturers Fortress Technology take a look at the equipment options in the most widespread food and packaging application scenarios, cutting through the confusion on the pros and pitfalls of metal detectors versus X-Ray, highlighting the importance of arming yourself with all of the facts to make an informed decision based upon the most prevalent contaminant risks.
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