Opinions
Canada’s Food Strategy: A little more on the process
Three articles ago, I talked about An Implementation Process.…
Transforming recipes into formulations
It all starts with “the big idea.” But not…
Are you ready for FSMA?
On Jan. 4, 2011 the United States launched the…
The heat on Canada’s food guide
Canada’s senators, not the hockey team, have recently come…
Canada’s food strategy: Now is the time
I have spoken a lot about the development of…
A country with “original” labelling
Food labelling modernization in Canada has many fronts. Nutrition…
Safe Food Canada: The Learning Partnership – Part 2
In March 2015 I introduced readers to Safe Food…
How Food Safety Culture can protect and grow your bottom line
If you’re in the food business, ensuring your products…
Canada’s food strategy: risks and benefits
I have covered many topics in these articles on…
What can a marketing plan do for you?
Recipe to Retail (Part 5) Are you flying by the seat…
The belly and the brain
The quote, “Part of the secret of success in…
The Community Food Analysis Laboratory
The farming community of Lopez Island within San Juan…
Think we need to separate science and politics? Think again
Here’s a little true story I’ve used with my…
Connectivity now
There’s a lot of buzz out there right now about the Internet of Things, and how connected devices are increasingly touching our daily lives
Canada’s food strategy: more on the process
From collaboration to planning process
Canada’s Food Strategy: So what’s in the way of moving forward?
Does the food industry have the will to change and collaborate?
Trade Shows: 11 Ways to Get the Biggest Bang for Your Buck
Exhibiting at trade or consumer shows may be expensive…
A natural revolution
What does “natural” mean in relation to a food?…
Genetic diversity and the “omics”
There is nothing short of a revolution underway in…
Canada’s Food Strategy: An Implementation Process
A closer look at a national food policy in Canada
Canada’s Food Strategy: The Strategies Expanded – Part 4
Four articles ago, I laid out my view of…
Is Low GI the next trend?
Food marketers are always looking for the next big…
Canada’s Food Strategy: The Strategies Expanded – Part 3
Sustainability has become a major goal for not just industry, but for nations, and indeed the entire world
The “skinny” on nutrition labelling
Both Canada and the U.S. are in the midst of revising how nutrition information will be presented on a food label
Big data
Is big data is the next frontier for innovation, competition and productivity?
Culture clash
A more positive corporate culture can improve performance, reduce employee turnover, boost job satisfaction, and actually encourage growth.
Get out of jail free
The due diligence defence
Canada’s Food Strategy: The Strategies Expanded – Part 2
Two articles ago, I laid out my view of…
The Solution is Klear
Everyone is getting into the foodservice game. How can…
Looking for food safety leaders
The challenges of providing safe and wholesome food profitably…
Allergen and precautionary allergen labelling makeover
Not overwhelmed with regulatory modernization yet? Don’t be disappointed.…
Go to jail. Go directly to jail
After warrants were issued for their arrest, the two…
Labour pains
One of the concerns I hear often from food…
Why you need a brand strategy: Setting the stage for success
Recipe to Retail (Part 4) Building a sustainable brand…
Canada’s food strategy: The strategies expanded
In my last article I laid out my view…
Beretta builds a better dog
What a delicious way to celebrate summer, with the…
