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One federal authority for one food system – the latest ‘Food in Canada’ policy column by Kathleen Sullivan
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canada’s entire food system has experienced a series of shocks: the almost complete collapse of the foodservice sector, the disruption of supply chains, the impact of border closures, strains on labour availability, the…
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From obligations to added peace of mind – the latest Food in Canada column by Cher Mereweather
“Seventy years ago, the economist and academic Howard Bowen came up with the idea of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),” states Cher Mereweather, CEO of Provision Coalition, in her latest Food in Canada sustainability column. “He defined it (in outdated and…
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Labour training locally and nationally – the latest Food in Canada labour column by Jennefer Griffith
“In early November, Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) released Working Together — A Study of Generational Perspectives in Canada’s Labour Force,” states Jennefer Griffith, executive director at Food Processing Skills Canada, in her latest ‘Food in Canada’ labour column. “This…
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2020 — A year to remember or forget? – The latest ‘Food in Canada’ food safety column by Ron Wasik
“Without exception, 2020 has been a turbulent year for everyone,” states Dr. Ron Wasik, president of RJW Consulting Canada in his latest ‘Food in Canada’ food safety column. “There have been many changes at all levels in our industry. We…
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“The scientists made me do it” – the latest ‘Food in Canada Magazine’ food law column by Ron Doering
“One of the enduring myths of regulatory practice is that science and policy can and should be separated,” says Ronald L. Doering, a past president of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, counsel in the Ottawa offices of Gowling WLG, and…
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SIAL’s virtual food week a success – results exceeded expectations
The 17th edition of the International Food & Beverage Tradeshow (SIAL Canada) and its section for the equipment and technology sectors (SET Canada) was 100 per cent virtual this year, allowing the industry to come together and do business despite…
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Canada’s Zero Plastic Waste plan – the latest Food in Canada column from Carol Zweep
The Canada-wide Action Plan on Zero Plastic Waste is an ambitious and collaborative effort, and support from government, industry and citizens is needed to achieve a circular economy with less plastic waste. This is the view of Carol Zweep, senior…
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EDITORIAL – Nov/Dec 2020 – Take advantage of a captive audience
The past nine months have challenged Canada’s agri-food system unlike anything in recent memory. Although the sector showed its resiliency after weathering some shocks early in the pandemic, cracks in the system were exposed, particularly with respect to the fragility of…
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Sugars-based ingredient rules bittersweet – Regulatory Affairs – Nov/Dec 2020 – Gary Gnirss
Canada’s ingredient and nutrition labelling rules are now in the final stretch of their transition period between the former and new rules. The original transition period was scheduled to end on December 14, 2021, but both the Canadian Food Inspection…
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Pet food in Canada – Demand for raw diets to continue its double-digit growth
In 2017, leaders at an Ontario company called Dane Creek Capital started buying raw dog food companies across Canada. These companies, falling under Dane Creek’s United Raw banner, include Mountain Dog Food, Pets 4 Life, Spring Meadows, Naturawls and Tollden…
