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New research suggests potential role for wild blueberries in promoting wound healing
New research, published in The Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, reveals that the unique phenolic acids found in wild blueberries speed up the migration of cells that line our blood vessels (endothelial cells). Cell migration (the moving of cells in order to…
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Research winery opens in Nova Scotia
A new research winery opened March 1 at the Kentville Research and Development Centre that will help grape growers and vintners hone their production techniques to take full advantage of the province’s unique soils and growing conditions. The $1.8 million winery will allow…
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New Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food appointed
Marie-Claude Bibeau, MP for the Quebec riding of Compton-Stanstead since 2015, replaced Lawrence MacAulay as agriculture minister on Friday March 1, becoming the first woman to handle the ag portfolio. MacAulay, the ag minister since 2015 and a Prince Edward…
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Koios Beverage Corp secures purchase order with Walmart to supply 1,094 locations across the U.S.
Koios Beverage Corp. announced today that it has signed a vendor agreement with Walmart Inc, the world’s largest retailer. Koios developed a proprietary nootropic formula that has been shown to enhance brain function, including mental focus, memory, and concentration. Its…
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Quesada Burritos & Tacos partners with Beyond Meat to launch Canada’s first Beyond Meat Burrito
Quesada Burritos & Tacos has partnered with Beyond Meat® to launch Canada’s first Beyond Meat Burrito made with Beyond Meat’s Feisty Crumbles. The Beyond Meat Burrito will be available nationally at nearly 120 restaurants across Canada as of February 27, 2019. Through…
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Food Process Solutions acquires Charlottetown Metal Products
Food Process Solutions (FPS) has acquired majority control of Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP), subject to local government approval. FPS is a global leader in turn-key food freezing and cooling equipment and has been growing at a compounded rate for the last eighgt years…
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New CFIA president announced
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Siddika Mithani has been appointed the president of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, effective February 27, 2019. The CFIA presidency has been vacant for two months since the departure of Paul Glover, who…
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EDC invests in Canadian food technology company that reduces waste and improves quality of food supply
Export Development Canada (EDC) has announced a $1 million investment into Canadian Cleantech company P&P Optica (PPO), an Ontario-based firm that uses imaging and machine-learning to assess food composition and quality as well as detect contamination by foreign objects. Benefits…
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HelloFresh study shows 87 per cent of Canadians prefer home cooked meals to restaurant food
Meal-kit company HelloFresh released the results of its recent survey on the home cooking habits of Canadians. The study surveyed 1,000 Canadian respondents to reveal these key kitchen insights: Roughly four in five (87 per cent) of Canadians prefer homemade meals to…
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Kemin Industries Receives GRAS Approval for Oil-Soluble Green Tea Extract
Kemin Industries announced its oil-soluble green tea extract has been named “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). GT-FORT™, the Kemin brand of oil-soluble green tea extract, is available for use as an…
