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Lantic extends agreement with Alberta Sugar Beet Growers
Rogers Sugar (Lantic) has extended the existing agreement with Alberta Sugar Beet Growers (“ASBG”). Established over 70 years ago, Roger’s Taber operation, which is the only sugar beet processing facility in Canada, provides full-time employment to 135 Albertans as well…
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Government of Canada investing over $6 million to help improve safety of agri-food workers in southwestern Ontario
Support of up to $6.1 million through the Emergency Processing Fund (EPF) is being provided for 34 food processing companies in southwestern Ontario. Recipients are using this funding to make adjustments to enable social distancing, purchase reuseable personal protective equipment…
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New duBreton organic sugar-free bacon
A new duBreton organic product have been added to the bacon line, available in Metro already. The company notes that most bacon products on the market contain sugar. This product has no sugar, is local and it’s free of nitrite…
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Canadian cat brand Catit introduces cat food made with 92% sustainable insect protein!
Catit Nuna is made with up to 92% sustainable protein**! Easily digestible and extremely palatable, this revolutionary dry food is loved by cats and offers an opportunity for us cat lovers to make a difference. The recipes combine clean insect…
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Use of AI to discover bioactive peptides
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. and Nuritas have signed a multi-year partnership to sustainably support the food production systems needed to feed the growing global population. This hugely important partnership will see Nuritas deploy its award-winning and novel technology platform, which uses Artificial…
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Grand Prix finalists announced by Retail Council of Canada
The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) has revealed the finalists for the 28th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards. The 28th Annual Canadian Grand Prix finalists represent the 124 most impressive new food and consumer packaged goods products launched into…
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Earthcycle home compostable packaging expands verification to include recyclability
CKF has added to its roster of independently-assigned environmental labels by joining the How2Recycle program and having the “Widely Recyclable” designation granted for its Earthcycle™ line of thermoformed moulded pulp trays and punnets for fresh produce. How2Recycle is an on-pack labelling…
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From traditional training to virtual 360° learning in the food and beverage manufacturing industry
Food Processing Skills Canada and the Future Skills Centre announces a new project for the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry that will revolutionize traditional training strategies and attract new people to the workforce. iFood 360° Virtual Reality Training for…
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Applications now open for 2021 Alizés Awards
The Group Export Agri-Food has announced the opening of the application period for the 2021 Alizés Awards, presented by Farm Credit Canada(FCC). Canadian agri-food exporters have until June 19, 2021 to apply in either of two categories: Small to Medium-Sized…
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Petcurean of BC does a global brand refresh of its NOW FRESH recipes for cats and dogs
BC-based Petcurean, producer of premium quality pet food brands available in more than 35 countries around the world, is announcing a global brand refresh of its NOW FRESH recipes for cats and dogs. With new and improved packaging, plus a…
