The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is addressing the issue of food fraud so that Canadians can be confident that the foods they purchase are properly labelled and safe to consume. It also helps Canadian businesses compete more fairly in…
Tapping into growing consumer demand for tasty foods made from plants, Upfield brand Becel introduces ‘Becel with Oat Beverage,’ a vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free margarine made from a blend of plant-based oils and a new hero ingredient, oat beverage, also…
Halifax-based Outcast Foods is partnering with sustainable brand innovator Happy Planet Foods on a first-to-market smoothie range incorporating upcycled fresh fruit and vegetables. Outcast Upcycled Nutrition rescues thousands of perfectly fresh surplus fruits and vegetables every year and using their…
Toronto’s PLANTA is growing its collection of plant-based dining experiences helmed by founder & CEO Steven Salm and co-founder and Executive Chef David Lee. By summer, PLANTA Restaurants will have ten concepts across the U.S. and Canada with forth-coming openings…
Over the past 12 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges and opportunities for food company supply chains, says Dr. Mark Juhasz, research associate at the Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. “Disruptions to processing, trade, distribution and consumer…
Gerhards introduces 1883 Hibiscus syrup, which enhances teas, coffees and chocolates with its sweet woody flavours that pair just as well with sodas and fruit juices. Its deep red-fruit notes add a modern touch to wines and beers, while its…
Champlain Financial Corporation and GefCo have acquired Naya Waters, returning Naya Waters to a 100% Quebec-owned-and-operated company. Naya Waters, a Quebec company for the past 35 years, offers natural spring water of exceptional quality. See the new issue of Food…
Working with cannabis is no easy feat for manufacturers, and often requires third-party expertise, says Leanne Blommaert, technical manager, NSF Canada. “As a passionate innovator with NSF Canada, the idea of creating a new product with a new or novel…
Support of up to $2.6 million through the Emergency Processing Fund has been provided for 40 food processing companies in Nova Scotia. The announcement was made alongside Kentville-based Ocean Crisp Apple Company Inc., one of the largest single suppliers of…
The Ontario and federal governments are providing a $330,000 investment in the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC), which focuses on horticultural science and innovation and is located in the Niagara region. “Supporting new technology solutions like those developed at…
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