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Company gearing up to make barriers to protect cashiers
March 26, 2020, Surrey, B.C. – A company that makes clear acrylic barriers to provide separation between cashiers and customers is getting ready to ramp up production. INEO Tech Corp. has reassigned all capacity at its manufacturing subsidiary, FG Manufacturing,…
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COVID-19 taking a toll on foodservice businesses
March 26, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – A Restaurants Canada survey of foodservice businesses across the country has revealed many are considering closing down permanently in the wake of COVID-19. Facing a new reality of little to no income without a…
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EMC opens forum to non-members in light of COVID-19
March 25, 2020 – In response to the urgency of the COVID-19 pandemic, JP Giroux, president of Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), said that the organization is launching a Canada-wide initiative that will compile the knowledge and experiences of all…
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CFIA employees asked to self-regulate their health status
March 25, 2020 – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is asking its employees to conduct a self assessment of their health status prior to each shift. The agency released a notice to inform…
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Olymel paying hourly bonus to workers in light of COVID-19 pandemic
March 24, 2020, Saint-Hyacinthe, Que. – Due to the gravity of the situation and the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, Olymel Canada is announcing support measures that will apply to its facilities in Quebec and the rest…
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Pizza chain helps food banks, first responders in light of COVID-19
March 24, 2020, Barrie, Ont. – Topper’s Pizza is supporting communities in Canada with two special programs to help food banks and thank first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of $3 from every Family Pleaser Combo sold will…
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Community Food Centres Canada launches fund to help communities
March 24, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Community Food Centres Canada (CFCC) has launched a $3-million Good Food Access Fund to provide emergency relief during this time of national crisis to children, single parents, Indigenous people, seniors, and those on disability…
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Mondelēz Canada takes actions to protect employees
March 24, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Mondelēz Canada has announced a series of actions that will enhance its ability to keep food on the shelves for Canadians, support its employees and help communities most impacted by COVID-19. The actions include…
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Government steps in to help farmers and agri-food producers
March 24, 2020, Ottawa, Ont. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new measures to support farmers and agri-food businesses in Canada that are facing financial hardship due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will…
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Food inspection agency suspends low-risk activities
March 24, Ottawa, Ont. – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is taking action to preserve the integrity of Canada’s food safety system, while safeguarding its animal and plant resource base. The CFIA has activated its business continuity plan, which…
