Opinions
Amplifying AMPs – Part II
Careful attention to implementation is key
What about an environmental strategy?
Gary Fread looks at the environmental aspects of sustainability and the success of Canada Food Inc.
Canadian Food Innovators
At this year’s CHFA (Canadian Health Food Association) show…
A “sweet” trinity – sugar labelling
Sugar and the future of nutrition labelling in Canada
Reference database for hazard identification
Canada has developed a “Reference Database for Hazard Identification”
Amplifying AMPs – Part I
Extending AMPs to the Meat Inspection Act is a major development
How could we make this happen?
Gary Fread considers the future of Canada Food Inc.
Private Label Pros & Cons
Food processors often ask me if they should enter…
The buzz about the bees
In Canada, according to the Canadian Honey Council, bee population has declined by roughly 35 per cent in the past three years alone
What do Canadians want on food labels?
Food labelling modernization is coming, but what do consumers actually want?
Recent research on third-party audits
Two recently published academic studies provide interesting insights into several aspects of this important new area of food law
Traceability today
There are a number of excellent reasons why processors are adopting some degree of traceability
Strategic Planning Analysis – Part III
Gary Fread looks at what it will take for Canada Food Inc. to succeed
Cronut Burger lessons
This unfortunate incident is a learning opportunity for packaged food brands and foodservice operators at someone else’s expense.
Strategic Planning Analyses – Part II
Gary Fread looks at the food and beverage industry using a 5 Forces Analysis
Best Before Date Confusion
Consumers don’t understand what best before dates really…
Food literacy and labelling
We still have a lot to learn about food in order to make informed decisions about what we eat
Reducing antibiotics in meat – Part II
Strengthening vet oversight of antimicrobial use in food animals
Strategic Planning Analyses: The Food & Beverage Industry
Gary Fread proposes a PEST Analysis of Canada Food Inc.
Memories of the Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising
Gary Gnirss examines the new Food Labelling for Industry guidelines
Reducing antibiotics in meat – Part I
Ron Doering discusses the proposal to remove growth promotion claims from vet drugs
Where should food safety culture start?
So where should a food safety culture begin? For…
Consumer trends: Key drivers of our national food strategy
Gary Fread continues his look at consumer trends and their influence on a national food strategy
Beware of Gluten-Free Claims
Gluten-free has spread like wildfire. In hot pursuit of…
How traceability can increase profitability
In her new column, Birgit Blain discusses ways in which food processors can turn traceability requirements into a positive, value-added proposition
Building a national food strategy: Consumer trends and the beverage division
Gary Fread continues his look at consumer trends and their influence on a national food strategy, this time with an eye on the beverage sector
Eating my fill
What it’s like to be judge for the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards program
A matter of nutrition facts
The U.S. FDA has recently made it obvious that…
Counter Culture
We often overlook the influences microorganisms may have had in human evolution
New FedDev Ontario initiatives can help food and beverage processors
New FedDev Ontario initiatives can help food and beverage processors
Building a national food strategy: Consumer Trends and the red meat, poultry, and fish and seafood divisions
Gary Fread continues his look at consumer trends and their influence on a national food strategy
“OB” and double “V” – Focus on Food Safety
Many in the agri-food industry are concerned about the…
The year ahead in food regulation and labelling
Last year was a year of breaking bad that included much discussion and anticipation over the future of food regulation in Canada. It also threw in a few surprises, such as transitioning the authority of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to Health Canada. Many questions concerning the future of how food will be regulated still need to be addressed.
Turn up the heat
This year Canadians will be on the hunt for heat, and that’s not just because we’re in the middle of a bitterly cold winter.
Building a national food strategy: Consumer trends and the oilseeds and pulses division
Gary Fread looks at the impact of consumer trends on Canada’s oilseeds and pulses sector
Building a national food strategy: consumer trends and the grains division
Consumer trends and their influence on the grains sector
