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Retailers urged to “follow the science” on sanitisation
PPEC: Corrugated boxes beat reusable crates for cleanliness
Canada now has its own pear variety
Called “Cold Snap,” the new Canadian pear is currently in production in Ontario and Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley
Trudeau appoints new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Lawrence MacAulay was officially sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Ottawa on Nov. 4
Getting cozy with chicken noodle soup
Are canned chicken noodle soups equally pleasing, or should any be left out in the cold?
Potato innovation
In an effort to add more innovative potato options,…
New bridge enables blueberry development on First Nation land
New Brunswick’s Esgenoôpetitj First Nation community is working to develop the area for wild blueberry harvesting.
FDA begins finalizing new food safety rules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized the first two of seven new food safety rules for food manufacturers, placing greater emphasis on the prevention of foodborne illness
This condiment packs flavour!
Toronto – A new condiment is making waves in…
Salmonella research receives $10 million
Researchers at McGill and Université Laval have received funding to study Salmonella in fruits and vegetables
Niagara Natural Fruit Snack Co is now part of the SunOpta family
SunOpta Inc. has acquired Niagara Natural Fruit Snack Company, which is based in Southern Ontario and manufactures all-natural fruit snacks for private label and co-pack applications
U.S. scientists show how bacteriophages can be made more effective
In a recent study, scientists at Cornell University show how they can make bacteriophages better weapons against foodborne bacteria such as Listeria
Food safety innovations are in demand: study
A study from Frost & Sullivan finds that all throughout the supply chain companies are looking to adopt new food safety technologies; publicized cases of foodborne illnesses are creating more awareness among consumers
Research grant will help Canada feed world’s growing population
A federal grant of $37.2 million over seven years to the University of Saskatchewan will allow researchers to create innovative techniques for crop development
Team turns food waste into usable food powder called FoPo
A team of graduate students from Sweden’s Lund University has created a way to curb food waste by turning it into a food powder with several innovative uses
SunOpta acquires California-based frozen fruit processor
SunOpta Inc. has acquired U.S.-based Sunrise Growers in a deal worth $450 million. The acquisition will position SunOpta as a global leader in the frozen fruit category
Bonduelle to introduce new system to improve vegetable shelf life
$2.5-million federal investment will go towards new technology
CETA will add billions to Canada’s goods exports to Europe, but…
The elimination of tariffs under CETA will add $1.4 billion to Canadian goods exports to Europe by 2022, but companies can’t sit back and just wait for that to boost their sales; innovation is still key
Climate change and Salmonella infections linked: study
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health has found that extreme heat and precipitation events give rise to an increased risk of Salmonella infections
Safe Food Canada receives funding to advance its cause
Safe Food Canada – The Learning Partnership has received almost $1 million to help the not-for-profit enhance food safety nationwide
B.C. celebrates its food processors
The B.C. Food Processors Association held its annual awards gala during its eighth annual FoodProWest. The awards celebrate the best of the best foods and processors in the province
New regulations to protect pollinators take effect July 1, 2015
After hearing from stakeholders, Ontario’s proposed regulations to protect pollinators will come into effect July 1. The new regs call for a reduction in the number of acres with neonicotinoid-treated corn and soybean seed by 80% by 2017.
Small businesses want premiers to reduce Canadian internal trade barriers
European companies could have better access to Canadian opportunities than a business in a neighbouring province if Canada’s Agreement on Internal Trade isn’t updated
Exports from Ontario’s food and beverage processors increased by 12%
A new report from Food and Beverage Ontario has found that food processors are export oriented but are missing opportunities in their own backyard
CFIA, FDA to establish joint food safety plan by the fall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are working on a joint food safety system to ensure comparable outcomes and reduce duplication
Consolidation in food industry hits Atlantic Canada hard: report
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council says consolidation in Atlantic Canada’s food processing sector has cut jobs and plants; and while food shipments have expanded they’re far below national levels
Serres Toundra plans massive greenhouse development
Quebec-based Serres Toundra along with partner AAB Nederland b.v. are planning a 40-hectare greenhouse in Saint Félicien to produce cucumbers
Nutrition Facts Education Campaign to help consumers choose healthier foods
Food industry organizations and the government of Canada unveiled the second phase of the Nutrition Facts Education Campaign, which encourages consumers to choose foods with more of the nutrients they want to consume
Funding to help increase Canada’s organic sector’s competitiveness
Canada Organic Trade Association received $785,000 to help it increase the visibility of Canada’s organic brand in international markets
Canadians feel misled by food labels: survey
Hypertension Canada conducted a survey that found Canadian consumers want to see better labels on foods and not just improvements to the Nutrition Facts table
Bring on the Funk
The fermented food movement is taking off, as consumers seek bolder, nutrient-packed ingredients
A new chip off the old block
From apples to vegetables, the taste for innovation grows in Canada
FCPC launches new food and beverage cluster
Food & Consumer Products of Canada says the new GTA Food and Beverage Cluster aims to make the food industry an even stronger economic driver
Ag sector provided one in eight jobs in Canada in 2013: report
According to the Overview of the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food System 2015, Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector generated $106.9 B to Canada’s economy in 2013
Serres Sagami acquires assets of Quebec tomato grower
Serres Sagami has acquired the assets of Serres du Saint-Laurent – the grower of the tomato brand Savoura – making it one of the largest greenhouse tomato growers in Quebec
The tomato king
Serres Sagami is reversing the fortunes of Quebec’s greenhouse industry
Feds put $30 million toward food safety
Over the next five years, the federal government will invest $30.7 million to strengthen Canada’s ability to anticipate, detect and respond to food safety risks
