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Boosted domestic food production tops wish list for next week’s throne speech: new findings from the Broadbent Institute
New information from a survey commissioned by the Broadbent Institute shows that a majority of Canadians (54 per cent) want to see the federal government announce bold new ideas for how to fundamentally improve people’s lives and deal with climate…
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Hubberts Industries, established in 1899, rebrands as Bank Brothers Sustainable Ingredients
Hubberts Industries, a 100+ year-old Canadian food ingredients company, has rebranded as Bank Brothers Sustainable Ingredients (BBSI). Hubberts Industries was established in 1899 and over the years has gradually expanded its operations and diversified its offerings to include a wide…
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Survey: COVID-19 Driving Canadians to Waste Less Food
A new nation-wide survey shows that Canadians are wasting less food while COVID-19 public health measures have been in place. Love Food Hate Waste Canada, delivered by the National Zero Waste Council in conjunction with its campaign partners, worked with the…
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RECIPE Unlimited, Diageo Canada and Ketel One Vodka support Food Banks Canada
Right now, with every purchase of Ketel One Vodka beverage at participating RECIPE restaurants, the equivalent of one meal will be donated to Food Banks Canada. Canadians are invited to visit Montana’s BBQ & Bar, the Pickle Barrel, Kelseys Original Roadhouse,…
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Impossible Burger coming to Canada – but two-week tasting on now at some restaurants
Today, some of Canada’s chefs are launching Impossible Foods’ flagship product at their restaurants from coast to coast. In response to overwhelming demand, the award-winning Impossible Burger will become available later this year in a wide variety of additional restaurants…
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CBD food market identified as major Canadian economic recovery opportunity – new report on food and beverages
The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has released a report prepared by the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD) to estimate the potential size of the cannabidiol (CBD) market in Canada and its positive economic impact if the Government of Canada…
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Upcoming CCFI webinar – Considerations for a Sustainable Canadian Agri-food Sector
The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) is holding a webinar Wednesday September 23rd, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern, called ‘Social and Economic Considerations for a Sustainable Canadian Agri-food Sector.’ In addition to environmental stewardship, social and economic aspects of sustainability…
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As California burns, so does our winter lettuce – thoughts from Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
A new media article by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor and senior director at the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia: California is on fire. Although most of the fire-affected territory has nothing to do with agriculture, the…
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Steam Whistle brings Voodoo Ranger IPA to Canada
Canadian beer lovers will soon be able to get their hands on one of the most popular American craft IPAs here at home, courtesy of Toronto-based Steam Whistle Brewing. Steam Whistle and American craft brewing pioneer New Belgium Brewing are…
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Helping Canadian organic growers meet demand for Canadian organic products
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will invest over $640,000 to the Canadian Organic Growers (COG) to help get more Canadian consumers buying local, Canadian-made organic products. The announcement was made at Chelsea Market, during Canada’s National Organic Week, an annual event…
