Well, here they go again. Another U.S. President has proposed a consolidation of all food safety functions into a single agency, the Federal Food Safety Agency. Nearly every President since Truman has made a similar proposal including President Obama in…
With summer now well behind us and a month of schools back in session, food processors should be doing their homework by studying the Safe Foods for Canadian Act (SFCA) and regulations to assess the act’s implications on their operations.…
From the October 2018 issue of Food in Canada magazine
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.—Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC), the largest trade association representing food, beverage and consumer goods manufacturers in Canada agrees that the Canada Food Guide (CFG) had not kept up with the country’s changing demographics and lifestyles and…
“Canada’s new food guide is finally here. After years of celebrating our agricultural know-how, our food guide has now gone urban. But c’mon Health Canada, enough with the patronizing already.”
Jet Label president and chief executive officer Darrell Friesen provides a reason to refresh rather than rebrand via labelling options.
Every trade show is an opportunity to gain insights to share with our clients. GIC (Grocery Innovations Canada) in Toronto is no exception, enabling me to identify co-packers, ingredient suppliers, emerging trends and unique concepts to inspire product development. Check…
As a packaged foods consultant, I nibble my way through trade shows to keep abreast of emerging and evolving trends and share insights with our clients. The CHFA East show in Toronto unwrapped new twists on prevailing food trends, providing inspiration…
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 16… When consumers take the time to complain about your product, thank them! Why? It creates countless opportunities for your business. Here’s how: You have a chance to retain a customer. Acquiring new customers costs significantly…
Metal detection equipment manufacturers Fortress Technology take a look at the equipment options in the most widespread food and packaging application scenarios, cutting through the confusion on the pros and pitfalls of metal detectors versus X-Ray, highlighting the importance of arming yourself with all of the facts to make an informed decision based upon the most prevalent contaminant risks.
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