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SIAL Canada announces winners of the first International Cheese Competition
On April 30, SIAL Candaa announced the 28 winners of the first International Cheese Competition. This competition specifically dedicated to cheese was the first of its kind on the site, but also in Canada. The jury, chaired by Gurth Pretty,…
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SIAL Canada selects winners for the best extra-virgin olive oils
SIAL Canada revealed the 12 winners and the favourite of the Olive d’Or 2019 contest, the largest International Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Canada. The jury, chaired by Christine Cheylan, Olive Oils Expert, was composed of seven members, all of…
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Government makes changes to Canada’s beer standards
Canada’s beer standards just became a little more flexible after changes announced by the government. The Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) outline specific requirements for products to be labelled, packaged, sold, and advertised as beer in Canada. The changes to…
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Food Secure Canada announces new executive director
Food Secure Canada has announced Gisèle Yasmeen as their new executive director. Yasmeen comes to Food Secure Canada with experience as a senior fellow at the University of British Columbia and adjunct professor at Royal Roads University. She also has…
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Companies that break federal food safety rules will face penalties under CIFA’s new Administrative Monetary Penalties
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) of up to $15,000 can now be issued for violations by food businesses that threaten food safety and market access for Canadian goods. AMPs are an additional option…
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Alizés Awards winners announced
During the Alizés Evening, the two winners of the Alizés Awards, Alizé of the Year and Jury’s Choice Alizé, was announced. The winner of the grand prize, the Alizé of the Year, was Jefo Nutrition Inc., a global leader in…
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SIAL Innovation winners for 2019
On the first day of SIAL, winners of the Innovation contest were announced at the show. The three Gold, Silver, and Bronze 2019 grand-prizes winners will equally divide $20,000 from NIELSEN. While the Hopeful prize will receive a discover booth…
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District Ventures, Circle K stores team up to expand reach of Canadian-made products
In a Canadian first, District Ventures has announced a partnership with global convenience industry leader, Circle K, that will see Canadian food and beverage products made more accessible to consumers. Through this newly formed partnership, entrepreneurs who have received capital…
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Mountainoak Cheese introduces Quark cheese at SIAL Canada
Artisanal cheesemaker Mountainoak Cheese will introduce Mountainoak Quark, a soft, fresh cheese that’s high in protein and low in sugar, at the SIAL Canada food innovation show in Toronto April 30 – May 2. Located on a family-owned dairy farm near New Hamburg, Ont., Mountainoak Cheese…
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Sproutly and Moosehead enter agreement to develop, produce, and market non-alcoholic cannabis-infused beverages in Canada
Sproutly Canada, Inc., and OCC Holdings Ltd., an affiliate of Moosehead Breweries Limited have entered into a definitive agreement to form an exclusive joint venture to develop, produce, and market non‐alcoholic cannabis-infused beverages in Canada using Sproutly’s proprietary, naturally produced…
