Sector
Confectionery
Cupboard economics: commentary
Every now and then, Canadians will take a stand against the U.S. by choosing Canadian items over American ones at the grocery store. Canadians are generally loyal to Canadian food products, unless they cost more – and most often, they do
Final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations are published: CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations have been published in Canada Gazette Part II, so the industry can prepare itself for when they take effect in early 2019
Calling food and beverage companies in Canada! (Especially if you’re 80 years young)
Food in Canada is producing a special summer issue to mark our 80th anniversary and we want to hear your success stories!
How can I reformulate my products with cannabis?
Wondering how to “potify” your food and beverage business? The sky’s the limit
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Chocolate and pretzel tie the knot
Chocolate confectionery sales continue to grow, and one popular trend is branching away from traditional chocolate formats
Sweet Seasonal Success
Seasonal confectionery hits a homerun for candy makers, while meeting the shopping demands of consumers
Festo’s MPA-C valve terminal
Festo Inc.’s MPA-C valve terminal is thoroughly cleanable and extremely reliable
FoodBytes! By Rabobank announces the winners
Of the 20 finalists who went got to pitch their ideas and companies at FoodBytes!, three came out the big winners
Mettler Toledo’s Multimount weigh modules
Mettler Toledo says its SWB805 MultiMount weigh modules can reduce contamination risk and help increase processing efficiency in industrial settings
PAC Packaging introduces sustainability checklist
PAC Packaging Consortium released its Sustainability Checklist for Structural Package Designers to help them make more informed decisions
An Ontario community to be the “Food Community of the Future”?
Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge was open to communities across Canada with ideas on improving the lives of residents; for the City of Guelph and Wellington it was based on food
Olds College launches cannabis program
Olds College in Alberta is launching a Cannabis Production Program to provide new learning opportunities for students interested in a growing industry
Can I make money with cannabis edibles?
Many food and beverage operators are wondering if cannabis edibles are a fad or are here to stay
WeighPack’s linear net-weigh filling equipment
WeighPack Systems has introduced the PrimoLinear C-10 automatic linear net-weigh filling equipment, engineered specifically for limp, non-free flowing, and delicate products
Quebec’s plan for a new era of bioalimentaire
The government of Quebec launched Politique bioalimentaire 2018-2025, a policy that will see $5 billion invested into the province’s agri-food sector
$388 million is going into Saskatchewan’s ag industry
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture have created the Canadian Agriculture Partnership (CAP) to invest in “strategic agricultural initiatives” in the province
Purple Corn-colour powder
DDW, The Color House, offers a food colour powder that is derived from a purple corn hybrid that is non-GMO
FoodBytes! by Rabobank announces finalist startups
FoodBytes! by Rabobank has released the 20 start-ups that will pitch their ideas at the event on May 16, 2018 in Montreal
A new online tool launches for B.C.’s food sector
Food and beverage processors in B.C. have a new online tool – BC Food Connection – to connect them with co-packers and commercial kitchens to help them grow their businesses
Ergonomic lifter
Cynergy Ergonomics offers confectionery manufacturers an ergonomic lifter that can speed the packing and loading of candies
And the winners are…!
BrandSpark International releases the results of its 15th annual Best New Product Awards for 2018 (included are also some survey results of Canadian consumers)
ProClean FOAM
Madison Chemical Company’s ProClean FOAM is a chlorinated, moderately alkaline detergent that is an ideal general cleaner for food and beverage processing plants
Early-bird tickets now on sale for FoodBytes! Montreal
FoodBytes! – an event for start-up companies and their entrepreneurs to meet mentors, make connections and acquire the capital they need to grow – hits Montreal on May 16, 2018
SIAL 2018 comes to Montreal!
SIAL Canada takes place this year in Montreal from May 2 to 4, with more than 1,000 national and international exhibitors. Onsite experts include Jean-Sebastien Michel, and here he gives the scoop on trends in the beverage sector
Don’t miss the 14th North American Summit on Food Safety next month
Mark your calendars for the 14th Annual North American Summit on Food Safety from April 17-18 and ensure you’re fully compliant with SFCA and FSMA
X-ray inspection
Eagle Product Inspection’s EPX100 X-ray system can help manufacturers improve safety and protect their brands
Initiative helps researchers accelerate their agri-food ideas
The University of Guelph has launched Accelerator Guelph to help the university’s researchers commercialize their often innovative agri-food ideas
Pitch your idea at FoodBytes!
FoodBytes! – an event for start-up companies and their entrepreneurs to meet mentors, make connections and acquire the capital they need to grow – hits Montreal on May 16, 2018
Canadians really like their grocery stores: survey
New research from the Argyle Public Relationships Index show consumers have strong relationships with their grocers – in spite of the bread price-fixing scandal
Agri-food development centre proves if you build it, they will come
The Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre, which was designed with farmers in mind, supports fresh thinking and value-adding opportunities to increase farm revenue
Rebranding Energy Spheres
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 13… Brands evolve over time,…
Health Canada wants to see front-of-package symbols
In an effort to help Canadians make healthier food choices, Health Canada has launched consultations with consumers and industry on creating a new front-of-package symbol
A new food and agriculture coworking space opens in Alberta
The Food Central Cowork is Western Canada’s first food and agriculture coworking space intentionally designed for innovators
The Rise and Fall of National Food Brands – commentary
Dr. Oetker in Grand Falls and Campbell’s in Toronto: two closures, almost 600 jobs. The bloodbath in food manufacturing in Canada continues. But despite appearances, the future in food processing has never looked brighter
Level switches for confectionery
The Dynatrol G Series Level Switches are specifically designed for special problem applications that involve extremely light weight or fluffy products
Agri-food centre opens in Saskatchewan
The $17.5-million Agri-Food Innovation Centre will be the primary spot to develop and commercialize new food products for Saskatchewan’s food industry
