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Protein Industries Canada appoints of Bill Greuel as CEO
Protein Industries Canada Supercluster (PIC) has appointed Bill Greuel as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bill will be responsible for leading the Supercluster to develop Canada’s plant-based protein potential and create enhanced value from one of Canada’s largest industries. He officially…
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Opportunities to grow Ontario’s economy through agri-food
Representatives of Ontario’s largest industry – agriculture and food – presented a plan to boost the provincial economy at Queen’s Park on October 2. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), Food and Beverage Ontario (FBO) and Spirits Canada joined together to outline priority areas…
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Newly discovered compounds shed fresh light on whole grain health benefits
Scientists have discovered new compounds that may explain whole grain health benefits, reports a new study led by the University of Eastern Finland. A high intake of whole grains increased the levels of betaine compounds in the body which, in…
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DuPont Nutrition & Health adds new member to sustainability team
DuPont Nutrition & Health has announced the addition of a new member to its sustainability team with experience in sustainable sourcing. Marta Maireles Gonzalez has joined the organization as sustainable sourcing coordinator. Maireles’ work will focus on helping DuPont Nutrition &…
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Mixed reaction from farm groups to USMCA
Responses from Canada’s farm sectors range from acceptance to anger as concessions and market access granted under the successor to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) come into clearer view. Dairy: ‘Who needs an enemy?’ The new agreement, announced Sunday…
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Maple Leaf Foods to Acquire VIAU Foods
October 2, 2018, Mississauga, Ont. – Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire VIAU Foods, a Canadian manufacturer of premium Italian cooked, dry-cured and charcuterie meats for a purchase price of $215 million, including $30…
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Toronto Chef to Represent Canada for second time at Pasta World Championships this October
Italian pasta brand Barilla has launched a worldwide search for the next big culinary sensation culminating in the Pasta World Championship on October 24 – 25, 2018 in Milan, Italy. Now in its seventh year and just in time for…
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A&W first burger chain to switch to 100 per cent Canadian cheese
A&W Food Services of Canada announced Oct. 1 that effective immediately, it will be the first national burger chain to eliminate all processed cheese and serve real Cheddar cheese, made without artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives. Instead of processed cheese,…
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Canada’s food workers “betrayed” by USMCA and its impact on dairy and poultry sectors, says UFCW Canada Leader
The national leader of Canada’s food workers union says the trade deal with U.S. and Mexico will weaken Canada’s food system and create uncertainty for workers and their communities. “There is good reason for food workers to feel betrayed by…
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Statement by Canada’s Agri-food Exporters on USMCA
October 1, 2018, Ottawa, Ont. – Brian Innes, President of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) today issued the following statement regarding the new United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “We welcome an agreement to renew NAFTA. Free and fair trade has made…
