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Registration open for Tiptree World Bread Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the second year in a row, the American Bakers Association (ABA), will celebrate the best American bread bakers in partnership with the Tiptree World Bread Awards from Oct. 29 to 30, 2019 in New York City.…
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Ontario government makes changes to blue box program
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) announced the beginning of the transition to full producer responsibility for Ontario’s blue-box recycling system. When the change is fully implemented, it will shift both costs and oversight of the…
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New temporary agricultural project in Montréal’s Hippodrome
MONTRÉAL – The borough of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce announced the establishment of a temporary urban agriculture project to encourage citizen participation and sustainable development. The demolition of old buildings and stables at the site of the former Hippodrome has been completed for…
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Waterloo Brewing secures research license to produce cannabis-infused beverages
Waterloo Brewing Ltd., Ontario’s largest Canadian-owned brewery, today announced receipt of its research license for cannabis-infused beverages and that it is on track to be ready to commercially produce such products for 2020. George Croft, president and CEO, Waterloo Brewing,…
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Investment aims to help increase exports of Canadian cherries
The B.C. Cherry Association (BCCA) is receiving more than $241,000 in federal funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriMarketing Program. The funding will help the sector improve market access for Canadian fresh cherries in new and existing export markets, as…
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ARYZTA Expands Otis Spunkmeyer Supreme Muffin Production into Canada
ARYZTA announced that it is expanding its production of Otis Spunkmeyer® Supreme Muffins into Canada. Otis Spunkmeyer Supreme Muffins will now be produced at ARYZTA’s Ancaster, Ontario bakery to meet the needs of customers in Canada and the U.S. in…
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Commissioner of Competition advocates for increased competition in alcohol beverage sales in Ontario
In an open letter to the Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance of Ontario, the Commissioner of Competition, Matthew Boswell, said that Ontario’s recent review of the province’s liquor policy provides an opportunity to increase competition in an important sector.…
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BevCanna introduces new cannabis infused beverage
BevCanna Enterprises Inc. announced its latest cannabis-infused brand, Grüv Beverages. The Grüv Beverages range of iced tea products was developed in response to BevCanna’s recently completed North American-wide consumer study, which focused on product and consumer preferences within the cannabis-infused…
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Apple industry receives funds from federal government
The Government of Canada announced nearly $2.5 million in funding for the purchase and installation of advanced apple processing technologies to enable Ocean Crisp Apple Company Inc. to increase capacity and improve efficiency. An investment of $1,978,157, is being provided…
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Federal government announces funding in support of small business innovators
Due to climate change, the Government of Canada has created initiatives like research on climate change and biodiversity at the Experimental Farm. The Government is also supporting the innovations of small businesses and entrepreneurs who have bold ideas that can…
