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Sweet discovery pushes back the origins of chocolate
As Halloween revelers prepare to feast on chocolate, a new study from an international team of researchers, including the University of British Columbia, is pushing back the origins of the delicious sweet treat. The study, published online in Nature Ecology &…
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New Dalhousie study finds that 6.4 million Canadians limit the amount of meat they eat, and number will likely grow
October 30, 2018, Halifax —Dalhousie University is sharing preliminary findings of a key study looking at Canadians’ attitudes toward plant-based protein alternatives two days ahead of World Vegan Day (November 1). “More and more Canadians are considering reducing the amount of protein…
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Not enough fruits, vegetables grown to feed the planet
If everyone on the planet wanted to eat a healthy diet, there wouldn’t be enough fruit and vegetables to go around, according to a new University of Guelph study. A team of researchers compared global agricultural production with nutritionists’ consumption…
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Lactantia and Beatrice Milk commit to displaying Dairy Farmers of Canada’s blue cow logo
Parmalat Canada has announced that all of its Lactantia and Beatrice fluid milk products will soon be displaying the Dairy Farmers of Canada’s blue cow logo to represent that these products are entirely sourced from Canadian milk producers. The blue…
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PACK EXPO sets new trade show standard for packaging
Closing out another year of record-breaking events for the PACK EXPO Portfolio of Trade Shows, the largest ever PACK EXPO International and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2018 convened nearly 45,000 attendees with 2,500 exhibitors over 1.25 million net square feet…
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Provisur Technologies, Inc. achieves SQF® Certification for food grade paper manufacturing
Provisur® Technologies, Inc. has achieved SQF Certification by the Safe Food Institute for the safe manufacture of food-grade paper products converted within the company’s 22,000 square foot facility in Tinley Park, IL. The globally recognized certification covers Provisur’s Formax® brand papers…
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Greenleaf Foods launched to lead plant-based sector
Greenleaf Foods, a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods, has announced its launch as a food company dedicated to cultivating and advancing leadership in the fast-growing plant-based food sector. Supporting its category-leading brands, Field Roast Grain Meat Co. and Lightlife Foods, Greenleaf plans…
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Maple Leaf Foods Closes Acquisition of Cericola Farms
October 23, 2018, Mississauga – Maple Leaf Foods announced yesterday the closing of its acquisition of two poultry lants and associated supply from Cericola Farms, a privately held company. Located in Bradford, Ontario and Drummondville, Quebec, the two plants collectively process approximately 32…
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Cucumbers may be cause of Salmonella outbreak in five provinces
On Friday the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced its investigating an outbreak of salmonella infections involving five provinces, mostly in western Canada. The agency says on its website that the source of the outbreak has not been identified yet, although…
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Food bans not legally required in schools: study
Having a food allergy is legally considered a disability that must be accommodated in Canadian schools, but food bans are not legally required, according to a new University of Alberta-led study. “Given the prevalence of childhood food allergies and the…
