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Symrise opens new dedicated sweet lab
Symrise NA has opened their newly expanded and redesigned Food & Dairy Applications Lab for products across all segments of the sweet goods category. The new lab will assist customers throughout the development process, from protocepts to larger scale samples.…
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Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program announced
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay announced the new Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP), an investment of $50.3 million over five years to help the agricultural sector adapt and remain competitive. The new program replaces the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program.…
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Smucker’s to expand and enhance its Sherbrooke plant
Smucker’s Foods of Canada Corp. has received an investment of up to $1.8 million from the federal government to upgrade its equipment. Smucker’s plans to introduce the production of heavy cream and process new formats of evaporated and condensed-sweetened…
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Fresh Attitude pre-washed baby lettuce and salad kits now available in Western Canada
COLDSTREAM, BC—Vegpro International, a family-owned Canadian company, is introducing its most popular products to Western Canada. Fresh Attitude pre-washed baby lettuce and salad kits have officially made their debut in the produce sections of Western Canada’s grocery stores, and can…
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Seafood mislabelling persists throughout Canada’s supply chain, study reveals
Not only does Canada continue to have a problem with fish mislabelling, but that problem persists throughout the supply chain, according to a first-ever study by University of Guelph researchers. In a new study, U of G researchers found 32…
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U.S. nonprofit organizations sue Pilgrim’s Pride for deceptive advertising
WASHINGTON, DC—Food & Water Watch and Organic Consumers Association (OCA) have sued Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. for deceptive marketing and advertising of Pilgrim’s Pride chicken products. The suit was brought in D.C. Superior Court, under the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act.…
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Whose Factory of the Future is it anyway?
With Industry 4.0 revolutionizing the world of manufacturing, it is essential for facilities (large and small) to keep up to seep if they want to remain competitive. Increase cost pressures, heightened quality standards and shorter lead times are just a handful…
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Recalls have 60 per cent of pet parents concerned about the safety of dog and cat food, reports Packaged Facts
Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s recent recall is a reminder that safety remains one of the driving forces in the U.S. pet market today. A 2018 survey by market research firm Packaged Facts reveals that 57 per cent of dog owners…
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Research shows religion affects consumer choices on specialty foods
People with strong religious beliefs are more likely to buy fat-free, sugar-free or gluten-free foods than natural or organic foods, according to new research that could influence the marketing of those specialty food products. Testing the theory that religious and…
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SPUD.ca launching the first fresh food digital marketplace in Canada with consolidated delivery for local and independent food brands looking to sell online
Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery Inc. (SPUD) is pleased to announce the launch of Be Fresh Marketplace, a fresh digital platform for local artisans, small shops and independent grocers to sell online with consolidated delivery. The effort comes as small local food brands…
