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DuPont invests in probiotics capacity
DuPont announced it has completed construction on its new, state-of-the-art probiotics fermentation unit in Rochester, N.Y. The unit, now largest in the world, is part of a $100 million investment to expand probiotics capacity and enhance delivery of the dietary…
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New food and nutrient data system for researchers, consumers launched by ARS
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service released an integrated food and nutrient data system today that provides online access to nutrient profile information about a wide variety of foods and food products. The system, known as FoodData Central, should prove to be…
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Yourbarfactory receives funding to expand production
Yourbarfactory, a Quebec-based manufacturer and co-packer of allergen-free snack bars has received $850,000 in funding assistance from Canada Economic Development (CED) for Quebec Regions. With these funds, Yourbarfactory plans to improve their production productivity. Yourbarfactory will be using the funding…
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Requirements for reducing salmonella in frozen breaded chicken products
As of April 1, 2019, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is now requiring industry to implement measures at the manufacturing/processing level to reduce Salmonella to below detectable amounts in frozen raw breaded chicken products that are packaged for retail sale. Although…
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New public opinion research on hot button issues around food
A new study provides further understanding into the tides of public opinion around Canadian food, how it’s grown, and the relationship consumers want with farmers and those that process their food. Public Opinion: a study of Canadian conversations online on…
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Second Harvest to study and accelerate food rescue across Canada with a $1.8M investment from the Walmart Foundation
Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, is undertaking the first national study of food programs offered by public sector and community service organizations though a $1.8 million CDN grant from the Walmart Foundation. Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest,…
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MorningStar veggie burgers arrive in Canada
MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers will be available in Canada this April – just in time for BBQ season. Bursting with real, plant-based ingredients that you can see and recognize, MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers are known for their taste and texture.…
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District Ventures Capital takes a bite out of new refrigerated healthy snack bar category
District Ventures Capital has closed an equity investment with OHi Food Co., producers of the popular refrigerated OHi Superfood Bar. The snack was created after founder Dawn Anderson realized the snack bars that she had been eating were filled with…
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Food Policy pledged in pre-election budget
Released March 19, the federal government’s annual budget for 2019 commits to the development of what it dubbed the Food Policy for Canada, pledging $134.4 million over five years starting in 2019-20 and $5.2 million ongoing. That $134.4 million funding…
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Scientists Intensify Research on key chemical structures within Cannabis
With the growth of the cannabis industry there has been an increase of studies to further understand the plant and its biological makeup. Medical institutions such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of…
