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Daydream, Canada’s first hemp and adaptogen-infused sparkling water
Meet Daydream, Canada’s first hemp and adaptogen-infused sparkling water. Daydream is an approachable first sip for anyone looking to add a little plant-based power to their everyday routine. Made with no sugar, chemicals or caffeine, Daydream is the better-for-you bubbly…
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Kerry releases protein snack bar research white paper
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has released a research white paper on the exciting emerging topic of protein snack bar development and manufacture. Entitled “Choosing the Right Protein for Your Snack Bar,” the paper examines the rapidly expanding market…
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Taco salad made with ‘Beyond Meat’ now available in USA
FiveStar Gourmet Foods has partnered with Beyond Meat to launch a taco salad made using the meat alternative company’s plant-based beef crumbles. The new Simply Fresh Taco Salad made with Beyond Meat pairs Beyond Beef Crumbles with toppings including fire-roasted…
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Update on the Balance Calories Initiative
Recently, the Canadian Beverage Association was pleased to receive an update from the Conference Board of Canada (CBOC) about their Balance Calories Initiative (BCI). The beverage industry’s objective with BCI is to reduce the calories Canadians consume from beverages by…
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Grand Prix entry registration closes December 31
As 2020 comes to a close, the final days for entering to win in the 28th Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards are counting down. These awards celebrate new products in food, non-food and private-label categories, and are a unique…
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FDA approves genetically-engineered GalSafe pigs for food and medical uses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs, referred to as GalSafe pigs, which may be used for food or human therapeutics. This is the first IGA in…
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Quebec-based ‘Yourbarfactory’ receives Government of Canada financial support
Founded in 2001, Yourbarfactory is a business that, right from the outset, was able to take advantage of the thriving market of tailor-made allergy-free nutritional bars. Year after year, it has innovated, striving for perfection in offering quality products marketed…
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Government of Canada rolling out $100M in added support to food security organizations
An increasing number of Canadians have been facing challenges in putting food on their tables due to COVID-19. As a result, food banks and food security organizations have experienced increased pressures such as higher demands and fewer resources. With the…
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PlantForm, AAFC research project targets E. coli infection in pigs
PlantForm Corporation has teamed up with scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Western University to develop an edible antibody therapeutic that protects human and animal health by preventing E. coli 0157 infection in pigs. The two-year project is…
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Lactalis Canada to Acquire Agropur’s Canadian Yogourt Business
Lactalis Canada Inc. (‘Lactalis Canada’), formerly Parmalat Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Lactalis Group, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with Agropur Cooperative to acquire all shares of its Canadian yogourt business, Ultima Foods Inc., including the…
