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10 workers at Brandon Maple Leaf plant test positive for COVID-19
A statement from Maple Leaf Foods says 10 workers at its pork processing plant in Brandon, Man., have tested positive for COVID-19. The company says it believes that the workers acquired the virus in the community, and that the plant…
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Cathedral City cheeses now available in Canada
Saputo has launched Cathedral City cheese to 500 stores across Canada including Save-on-Foods, select Independent boutiques, and soon this fall, at the different Loblaw Companies banners including Loblaws and Zehrs. The Canadian products assortment includes the Mature Cheddar block 200 g,…
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Noble Foods Nutrition acquires the Co-Packing activities of Betty Lou’s, Inc.
Noble Foods Nutrition Inc., a leading nutrition and energy bar contract manufacturer based in Montréal, announced that it has acquired the co-packing activities of Betty Lou’s, Inc., a leading bar manufacturer, located in McMinnville, Oregon. Noble Foods is excited to…
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Food processing and farming groups call for grocery retail code of practice
A joint statement by Canadian food processing and farming groups says that arbitrary fees imposed by large grocery retailers will cost Canadian consumers and impact Canada’s food security. The following statement was released August 6 by The Canadian Federation of…
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Canada’s Halal Monitoring Authority helps foodservice operators during COVID-19
The Halal Monitoring Authority (HMA), Canada’s only certification body that monitors at every step, has taken on the costs to support halal Canadian restauranteurs as the global pandemic continues to threaten the foodservice industry. “When the reality of COVID-19 hit, our team…
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Plant-Based KFC by Lightlife now a permanent menu item across all Canadian KFC restaurants
August 5, 2020, Vaughan, Ont. – KFC Canada announced today that Plant-Based KFC sandwiches will be available permanently coast-to-coast beginning August 10. After an incredibly successful pilot with plant-based partner Lightlife® in 2019, vegetarians and flexitarians everywhere can now experience…
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PACK EXPO cancelled, virtual event planned
For the first time in its 60-year history, the in-person PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO has been cancelled. The decision was made after thoughtful consultation with the PMMI ( The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies) Board of Directors. The…
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A new utensil for agriculture vocabulary
The vocabulary of agriculture can be difficult for someone new to the sector, or when trying to share information with the public. A new online service, Utensil.ca, has been launched to help producers, industry members and the public learn more about the…
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Alberta loosens animal slaughter rules after pandemic hit packers
Reuters – Canada’s main cattle-producing province, Alberta, said last week it would allow the slaughter of animals on farms for meat sales to consumers, loosening regulations after the coronavirus pandemic interrupted production at its biggest packing plants. Alberta previously restricted the…
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Feds put up $58.6 M for temporary foreign worker supports
The federal government is announcing $58.6 million in new money to further support temporary foreign workers in Canada’s agricultural sector, it was announced July 31. Spending is expected to focus on health and safety of temporary foreign workers in Canada.…
