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Grain & Oilseed Milling
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Ancient grains
Felicetti pasta features organic farro, kamut and durum strains of grain that have been carefully chosen to work well in pasta, giving each of its varieties suberb texture, taste and nutritional qualities. The grains, which are ground daily, are mixed…
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Archaeologists discover bread that pre-dates farming
At an archaeological site in northeastern Jordan, researchers have discovered the charred remains of a flatbread baked by hunter-gatherers 14,400 years ago. It is the oldest direct evidence of bread found to date, predating the advent of agriculture by…
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Ardent Mills acquires Ontario flour mill
Denver, Colo.-based Ardent Mills has acquired a flour mill in Mississauga, Ont. from Mondelez Canada. Details were not disclosed
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B.C. hemp company partners to create South African hemp business
Global Hemp Group joins industry leaders to develop the sector in Africa
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Barley research could benefit craft brewers
Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia have uncovered fundamental new information about the malting characteristics of barley grains, a finding they say could pave the way to more stable brewing processes or new malts for craft brewers. Published…
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BC celebrates its food leaders and winners
The BC Food Processors Association honours “the best of the best” in food and beverage in the province
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Black is the new black
Antioxidant-rich black rice is an exotic staple quickly gaining popularity in North America
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Buck a beer? Count craft beer makers out
The president of the Ontario Craft Brewers Association says most of its members won’t be participating in the Buck-a-Beer initiative announced by the newly elected Ford government in Ontario. Scott Simmons said in a statement this week that while the…
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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!
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Canada is world’s top per capita ag trader: report
Farm Credit Canada’s annual report Ag Economics: A 2014 Look at Global Trade shows agriculture is a major contributor to Canada’s growth
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Canada needs to improve spread of agriculture research: report
The Agricultural Institute of Canada’s 2016 Conference Report sums up several key findings, one of which is that research dissemination is often neglected
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Canada, Germany extend bonds of research
In a statement, the Canada’s federal government has announced closer ties with Germany when it comes to agricultural research
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Canada’s ag sector has rosy outlook
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released its 2018 Canadian Agricultural Outlook, which provides a forecast of the country’s ag sector’s financial performance
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Canada’s ag sector needs to innovate: report
To remain competitive, meet demand and increase jobs, Canada’s agricultural industry needs to innovate, says the Agricultural Institute of Canada
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Canada’s economy is “firing on all cylinders,” says RBC
In its latest RBC Economic Outlook, RBC says consumer spending, business investment and government spending are all helping to keep Canada’s economy at “above-potential growth”
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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
