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Fruit & Vegetables
New risk-free treatment developed to combat noroviruses on food
February, 20, 2020, Laval, Que. – Fresh produce is…
In Food Safety, Wenliang’s Death Could Become Our Problem
By Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Senior Director, Agri-Food…
Packaged vegan food market poised for growth
The global packaged vegan food market is poised for…
New SFCR requirements for fresh fruits or vegetables come into effect
Starting today, new requirements of the Safe Food for…
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Changes to tomato and carrot processing in Ontario
Guelph, Ont. — Last week Ontario’s minister of Agriculture,…
Canada could be last to ratify CUSMA deal, Trudeau says
Ottawa | Reuters — Canada could be the last…
CFIA updates fresh fruit and vegetable guidance material
The fresh fruit and vegetable industry will have until…
Canadian corn producers class action moves forward
The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that the class…
McCain Foods to expand production line
McCain Foods announced today it will invest $80 million…
Saladexpress available in grocery stores
Saladexpress introduced its new brand Florette in grocery stores…
NHL players invest in Beyond Foods
Beyond Food received an investment from 15 NHL players.…
Creation of agri-food hub in southern Ontario announced
A FedDev Ontario contribution of up to $6,296,000 has…
Highbury Canco, Kraft Heinz Canada renew agreement
Highbury Canco announced it has renewed its agreement with…
Federal government invests in the Ontario Tender Fruit Growers and Fresh Grape Growers
An investment of up to $476,908 for the Ontario…
Pulse Canada receives investment under federal AgriAssurance Program
MONTREAL – Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau announced…
Investment aims to help increase exports of Canadian cherries
The B.C. Cherry Association (BCCA) is receiving more than…
Apple industry receives funds from federal government
The Government of Canada announced nearly $2.5 million in…
Canadian food processing outlook
FCC Ag reported that global demand is growing, especially…
Plant-based protein in demand
Food producers have remained innovative, but plant proteins come with challenges
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations are now in force
What they mean for businesses
Processors in fresh fruit and vegetables have six months to comply with new SFCR regulations
On Jan. 15, 2019, the Safe Food for Canadians…
Government invests in nations most valuable food export
MORELL, P.E.I. – Jasper Wyman & Son Canada Inc.…
Grow the value-added food sector to capitalize on its untapped potential: Senate committee
Canada should expand the value-added food sector by improving…
Agri-food exporters want CETA to live up to its commitments
July 15, 2019, Ottawa – Brian Innes, President of…
Ontario invests in research for crop productivity
The Ontario government invested $1.3 million into research for…
New agrifood immigration pilot aims to help processors address labour shortage
Some Canadian food processors will be able to maintain…
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriScience Program invests in B.C. berry industry
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The Lower Mainland Horticultural Improvement Association…
Beyond Food Inc receives funding to tackle food waste
A $950,000 loan from the federal government will enable…
PerkinElmer strip test finds toxic compounds in corn
PerkinElmer, Inc. announced the launch of its AuroFlow™ AQ…
Foodrescue.ca expands to B.C. with funding from Loblaw
Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) and Second Harvest have further…
Canada’s first-ever Food Policy announced
Federal programs to boost the profile of domestic and…
UofG’s LAAIR Innovation Showcase and Pitch Competition winners announced
As part of Canadian Innovation Week, The Research Innovation…
California Prunes to unveil new brand
California Prunes will unveil a new brand at the…
New FCPC report questions long-term viability of Canada’s largest manufacturing sector
A new report by Food & Consumer Products of…
McCain Foods celebrates anniversary with expansion
McCain Foods facility in Portage la Prairie, Man. celebrated…
Consumers have different view on nutrition and health claims than regulators, study finds
New research from the University of Surrey finds consumers…
