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Canadian brewers having a hard time staying afloat
When listening to reports about people going out and…
Are you ready for FDA’s new food traceability rule?
The United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) new…
What’s really behind higher milk prices
Every year, the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), a branch…
Sustainable Change: A giant leap into the unknown
It increasingly feels like we have taken a giant…
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How the supply chain crisis brings opportunities
The ongoing supply chain crisis continues to bring challenges…
Food Law: Impact of supply chain disruptions on food labelling
Global events can cause long lasting disruptions in the…
Recipe to Retail: Is packaging redesign a sound investment?
Are you planning a packaging redesign? Changing the graphic…
Food Law: Health Canada targets saturated fat, sugars, and sodium with its new FOP labelling regulations
On June 30, 2022, the health minister announced the…
Focus on Food Safety: How do you know if someone is skilled for a food safety job?
Late spring is a great time for academicians because…
Sustainable Change: One giant leap
Loblaws’ commitment to be net zero by 2050 reminds…
How to meet an uncertain future amidst a chronic labour shortage
There is an acute labour shortage in food businesses…
For Health Canada, some saturated fats are more equal than others
Looks like we will all see different symbols on…
How to navigate the impacts of the war in Ukraine and other events on the supply chain
Disruptions to the supply chain are not unusual for…
Packaging: Evolution of beverage packaging
Beverage packaging has evolved over the years. In the…
Regulatory Affairs: Supply chain constraints versus compliance
The current supply chain and inflationary challenges will remain…
Focus on Food Safety: Are you ready for the upcoming changes to traceability?
The United States is updating Section 204(d), which relates…
The world is running out of vegetable oil
Funny how sometimes we take the simple things in…
Automation for food processors starts with food safety and traceability
Amid supply chain and labour disruptions, building resilience in…
Equipment updates can set beverage manufacturers up for success
Shifting consumer preferences are creating new production realities for…
Sustainable Change: An action plan to meet 2030 goals
There are fewer than 100 months until 2030, the…
A beef with greed
We recently learned that a Quebec-based group is leading…
Isn’t it time plant-based foods get a week in the spotlight?
With demand for plant-based foods surging globally, isn’t it…
Playing Russian roulette with food security
With war comes economic sanctions. Instead of sending troops…
From a virus to a tyrant
Humanity just got dealt another blow with Russia’s invasion…
Recipe to Retail: Merchandising matters
For brand owners selling through retail channels, it’s critical…
Focus on Food Safety: The small business conundrum
Small food businesses are having a surge of public…
The war on chips is just the tip of the iceberg
We recently learned that Frito-Lay, a brand owned by…
Food Law: One fish, two fish, pink fish…grey fish?
It’s been said that we eat first with our…
Why 2022 could be a breakout year for plant-based startups
The plant-based food industry has seen tremendous growth in…
Focus on Food Safety: Inherent risks in processing II
This column will be my last one for Food…
Regulatory Affairs: Nutrition labelling goal posts are on the move
Canada’s first mandatory nutrition labelling regulations were registered in…
Packaging: Helping your product stand out
Packaging is the first impression of your product to…
Sustainable Change: A circle in a box – upcycling your dinner
Almost all of the food and beverage companies in…
Food Law: When ‘negligible’ means ‘zero’
Processing aids are used to fulfil certain technical purposes…
Focus on Food Safety: What’s your exposure?
As I look forward to retiring from contributing regularly…
Regulatory Affairs: U.S. plans to modernize food labels
Food labelling modernization is not just a Canadian phenomenon.…
