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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
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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

Bacon and a dream
Josh Sankey is heading for Los Angeles from New York in a trailer. But he has no money or credit cards. He’s paying for everything using 3,000 lbs of bacon.
Antibiotics in meat: Does the science matter?
While regulators say there is no risk to human health from the use of antibiotics in agriculture, why are we seeing the proliferation of meat labels with “no antibiotics” claims?

Norovirus and the connection to foodborne illness
Dr. Ron Wasik discusses the leading cause of foodborne illnesses in North America
The great debate
Could GMOs be the answer for feeding the estimated 10 billion people that will inhabit the planet by 2050?
To boldly eat what no one has eaten before…
Last month science fiction became science fact, with the successful unveiling, and consumption, of the first hamburger made from cultured beef.
An easier choice
Hard to open packaging is not only frustrating, it can be potentially dangerous
Makes sense
Have you ever wondered how the way your product looks affects a consumer’s perception of its taste?
A Canadian National Food Strategy…Let’s dig a little deeper
Understanding consumer trends and demands will be key in any national food strategy
Inspection modernization: The final model
Ron Wasik takes a closer look at the proposed regulatory initiatives on changes to food inspection
Halal labelling requirements are coming to Canada
Religious food law and modern food law have points where their relationship intersects
A Canadian National Food Strategy…and so?
Evolving global challenges offer great opportunities for Canada’s food industry, if we can focus on a national strategic plan
More American protectionism – Not COOL
COOL rules cost Canada about $1 billion annually in beef and pork exports
A National Food Strategy: Planning Into Action – Part 3
Gary Fread continues his look at implementing a Canadian food strategy
Food labelling modernization starts close to home
New definitions of “local” food and beverages take a broader approach
In the mood for something different
There is a reshaping happening with the CFIA’s inspection model
Can’t cut the mustard – it’s everywhere
New food allergen labelling regulations mean more recalls for undeclared mustard in food products
Focus on Food Safety
Turn up the heat on pathogens
More Junk Science?
The anti-BPA crusade is back
A National Food Strategy: Planning Into Action – Part 2
Gary Fread continues his look at implementing a Canadian food strategy