Opinions
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The Point of Difference: How to Stand Out from Competitors
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 15… With the glut of food products in North America, it’s not easy to stand out and be noticed by consumers. Powerful global giants who shout the loudest get the attention. Where does that leave smaller…
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Truth in labelling
Front-of-packaging labelling is making things easier for consumers, but it’s not making labelling more truthful
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Reducing Salmonella in breaded poultry products
New CFIA rules mean Salmonella must be reduced to below detectable amounts in frozen raw breaded products
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Next generation retail
Vending machines are another important point of sale for food and beverage manufacturers
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Trademarks Mean Business
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 14… What comes to mind when you hear the name President’s Choice? Premium quality? Trustworthy? Convenience? Depending on your experience with the brand, the name immediately conjures up an impression of what the brand represents. That’s…
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The future of nutrient content claims
With labelling modernization, nutrient content claims will become even more “prescribed”
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Accounting & accountability – front-of-packaging labelling
The Healthy Eating Strategy and the FOP legislation have well-intentioned outcomes
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Grocery store: The untold story
Most consumers know almost nothing about how grocery stores operate
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Convenience Sells!
Trade shows are a great way to inspire the next big idea and find suppliers. This year’s Restaurants Canada show was no exception. Convenience was a common theme and IT SELLS – be it ready-to-eat, heat-‘n’-serve, meal solutions, portion packs, portability or…
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FOPs: In-your-face nutrition symbols
Foods high in saturated fat, sugars and sodium will feature nutrition symbols on the front of package
