Sector
Confectionery
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CBD food market identified as major Canadian economic recovery opportunity – new report on food and beverages
The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has released a report prepared by the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD) to estimate the potential size of the cannabidiol (CBD) market in Canada and its positive economic impact if the Government of Canada…
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Fruit d’Or invests $17.5 million to increase capacity at its Plessisville plant
Fruit d’Or, a world leader in the processing of organic cranberries and wild blueberries, is proud to announce a major investment of $17.5 million to increase the capacity of its Plessisville facility. Already recognized for its innovation and technological advances,…
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More government funding for Ontario food processors
The Governments of Canada and Ontario are providing more than $5.4 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help food processing businesses improve food safety, increase labour productivity and enable better access to markets. These strategic investments will support more…
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Winners for 27th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Announced
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) revealed the winners of the 27th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards on July 30 during a virtual gala. Twenty-seven companies took home the coveted Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award for products they introduced into…
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Canadian confectionery producer gets certification for protective masks
July 6, 2020, Port Coquitlam, B.C. – A new line of protective masks made by the PPE division of Inno Foods, a global confectionery producer and distributor, has passed the ASTM Level 1 test. The company will be going into…
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Dynaleo will make cannabis-infused vegan gummies for Canadian market
June 30, Toronto, Ont. – Dynaleo, an Edmonton, Alta., manufacturer of cannabis-infused gummies, has signed a letter of intent with its first international partner. Dynaleo, part of Canopy Rivers’ portfolio of cannabis companies, made the announcement a week after it…
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Immediate, one-time funding available for Personal Protective Equipment for B.C. processors
Food Processing Skills Canada announced Friday new enhancements to the funding of both the B.C. Post-Farm Food Safety Program and B.C. On-Farm Food Safety Program. These changes permit personal protective equipment (PPE) as an eligible expense for processor and farmer…
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COVID-19: Manufacturers survey details record high demand and production
Leading food and consumer goods manufacturers experienced up to 500 per cent increased demand in the last two weeks of March, an all-time high according to a new survey released today. 80 per cent of surveyed manufacturers increased production, particularly…
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Nestlé Canada supporting employees and communities in light of COVID-19
March 26, 2020, North York, Ont. – Nestlé Canada is taking immediate action to further support its employees and local communities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees in Nestlé’s factories and distribution centres across the country are receiving a…
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An Open Letter to Canadians Regarding COVID-19 from Canada’s food and consumer product manufacturers
From the Food and Consumer Products of Canada: We know that the food and household goods we all choose feel more essential to daily life than ever before. Finding those products on store shelves is important to you, and safely…
