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24 agri-food companies in Southern Ontario receive seed funding
Bioenterprise Corporation and Innovation Guelph say 24 companies are the third round to receive $30,000 each to help with branding, marketing, prototyping and attracting investment
Canada agrees to revised TPP
A statement from the federal government says the revised TPP agreement will benefit farmers and food processors
CPMA launches food safety fund
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has launched the Canadian Food Safety Fund to support food safety research and education
Canadian food and beverage companies launch new organization
More than 1,500 food and beverage processing companies from across Canada have launched Food & Beverage Canada, a new national voice that will be based in Ottawa
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Training is an investment, not an expense
Strong employee training programs increase engagement and productivity. Not all learning, however, is created equal, says NSF International
Natural ingredients
Diana Food manufactures natural ingredients from fruits, vegetables and meat.
Quebec food processors get new funding program
The federal government and province of Quebec have launched a new program to help Quebec food processors market their products throughout the province
Blockchain, agrifood’s new Uber?
To address lurking food safety and fraud concerns, can blockchain technologies be the answer?
Canadian families can expect to pay more for groceries in 2018: report
The 8th edition of Canada’s Food Price Report 2018 says La Nina and convenience are going to affect the cost of food
Town of Aurora offers space for culinary training
The Canadian Food and Wine Institute of Niagara College will offer courses at a soon-to-be renovated armoury in Aurora, Ont.
Canada’s organic sector continues to capture market share: report
The Canada Organic Trade Association released its latest analysis, finding that the organic sector is continuing to grow with two-thirds of shoppers adding organics to their purchases each week
Sanitary protection
Tolomatic Inc.’s IMA food grade servo linear actuator offers sanitary protection in wash-down applications.
Start-up food and beverage entrepreneurs can qualify for funding
District Ventures Accelerator and District Ventures Capital are helping consumer packaged goods companies in the start up phase with cash investments
DNA doesn’t lie: new technology authenticates food ingredients
A University of Guelph professor is helping food manufacturers verify whether their products contain adulterated ingredients or not
Shipping without the worry and stress
Old Dominion offers a simplified transborder shipping process with a single-point of contact
Ag and agri-food in Canada continues to grow: report
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada just released its annual agricultural report, and says the sector accounts for more than 6% of Canada’s GDP
Complete U.S. coverage with one carrier
Old Dominion Freight Line offers direct loading to major cities, maintaining on-time service while limiting exposure to loss or damage
The rise of the “grocerant”: commentary
The “grocerant” model is going mainstream, and it’s not just because of Millennials. It’s much more complicated than that
Weigh it!
Mettler Toledo’s new contamination-free weigh modules can be easily installed
CFIA, FDA sign memorandum of understanding
Canada’s CFIA and the U.S. FDA have agreed to share food safety science information, which helps to keep consumers safe
Good grains and quinoa
Gogo Quinoa has launched new Super Grains Pasta, and…
Food performance: How does Western Canada measure up?
The Conference Board of Canada is holding its 6th Annual Canadian Food & Drink Summit in December, and will explore food performance, agriculture and Canada’s National Food Policy
Commentary: NAFTA and Canada
Sylvain Charlebois says NAFTA’s potential end is Canada’s greatly needed wake-up call
Gain efficiencies and transparency
Old Dominion Freight Line’s state-of-the-art technology reduces handling and transit times
Canadian researchers discover genetic clue to peanut allergy
The Allergy, Genes and Environment Network says the researchers’ work shows evidence that genes play a role in food allergies
Ontario to see more hazelnut farming
The federal government has invested almost half a million dollars to help grow hazelnut orchards in Ontario
The total package
Packaging design has moved to simpler, bolder looks, incorporating trends from the artisanal craft movement with unique experiential elements
Rethinking Innovation
The value of health and well-being programs
Manage time-specific deliveries
For time-sensitive shipments to and from Canada, Old Dominion can help clients meet required delivery windows with an over 99% on-time rate
Organizations call on food companies to simplify date labels
The Consumer Goods Forum and Champions 12.3 are calling on food companies worldwide to simplify date labels and help reduce food waste and greenhouse gases
2017 Grant Thornton Executive Forum
This year’s Grant Thornton Executive Forum includes companies from across Canada and a conversation about growth and new markets
Seamless transborder shipping
Old Dominion Freight Line can help companies reduce paperwork and delays for seamless transborder shipments
The nature of success
Do food and beverage companies need to be in growth mode to have a positive impact?
Food recall effectiveness
Food safety expert, Ron Wasik, offers an overview of approaches to enhance food recall effectiveness
20 years of writing for Food in Canada – Part I
Regular columnist and regulatory guru, Gary Gnirss, dishes on how Canadian food regulations and the food industry have changed over the last 20 years
Ontario’s food and agriculture sector is thriving: study
A recent study from the University of Guelph has found tehre aren’t enough qualified people to fill the jobs in Ontario’s growing food and agriculture sector
