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Pillsbury Canada introduces ‘Safe to Eat Raw Cookie Dough’ nationwide – The dough features the same delicious taste that consumers know and love, with a modified manufacturing process that makes it safe to eat raw.
Pillsbury Canada’s ‘Safe to Eat Raw Cookie Dough’ is now available in the refrigerated section of major retailers nationwide. The dough features the same delicious taste that consumers know and love, with a modified manufacturing process that makes it safe…
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The Canadian Seafood Show fast approaching – October 27 & 28 in Montreal
The Canadian Seafood Show will be held at the end of October in Montreal. It has the distinction of being Canadian’s first seafood show. This edition will show off Canada’s seafood industry to the world. The international component provides an…
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Government of Canada investment brings fish & seafood surplus food to Indigenous communities – starting investment of up to $10.8 million to the Fisher River Cree Nation
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today highlighted Government investment of up to $10.8 million through the Surplus Food Rescue Program to the Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN).…
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CEDER’S launches distilled, non-alcoholic alt-gin
CEDER’S is excited to officially launch its distilled, non-alcoholic alt-gin into the rapidly-emerging category of non-alcoholic spirits in the Canadian market. CEDER’S offers the full-bodied flavours of a premium spirit, ideal for a sophisticated drink experience without the alcohol content,…
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Nova Scotia’s VIVEAU first in North America to earn Clean Label Project Certification
VIVEAU, the new Nova Scotia drink, with 50% sparkling mineral water and 50% fresh-pressed fruit, is the first sparkling beverage in North America to have earned the Clean Label Project Certification. The Canadian owned and grown beverage is flavoured by…
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Nespresso Canada goes further with ‘green’ packaging
Nespresso Canada is proud to announce two new sustainability initiatives that are part of the company’s sustainable development approach, namely the launch of new capsules made using 80% recycled aluminum and new fully recyclable boxes for Nespresso machines, dedicated to…
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Destination distilleries – a way to stimulate Western Canada’s rural economies
Alberta-based Two Pine Ventures, developer of destination distilleries and SNODAY spirits brands, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to complete the build of two destination distilleries – Firehall Distillers in Okotoks and Bragg Creek Distillers in Bragg Creek. The development…
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Award-winning Vancouver innovator develops new wine-making tech
Vancouver entrepreneur Miayan Yeremi has launched new technology that gives winemakers the unprecedented opportunity to know exactly what’s going on behind the wooden slats of each oak barrel in a wine cellar. The disruptive product has earned Miayan Yeremi, 31,…
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ON Minister of Ag and ag groups seek urgent federal action to help farmers
Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, has joined Ontario’s agriculture leaders in urging the federal government to make immediate AgriStability program enhancements to protect farmers that have been financially impacted by market volatility and disruption resulting…
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Canadians may be wasting 13.5% more food at home since start of pandemic
A new report from Dalhousie University scientists shows food waste at home seems to have increased in Canada since Covid-19 arrived. The research team is Sylvain Charlebois, Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University, Erica Finch, Research Associate, and Janet Music, Manager. “Since…
