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Grain & Oilseed Milling
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
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
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
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
SLIM program supports Saskatchewan’s ag processing sector
Two food and beverage manufacturers are examples of how the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program helps companies grow
Easy transborder shipping
Old Dominion can help make transborder shipping for food processors easy, fast and hassle free
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”
3PL C.H. Robinson acquires Canadian freight forwarder
C.H. Robinson has acquired Montreal-based Milgram & Company Ltd. for $62 million
Provincial wheat commissions create a wheat research coalition
The new Canadian Wheat Research Coalition will help Western Canadian wheat farmers become more profitable and competitive
Could exposure to neonicotinoids make bumblebees go extinct?
A University of Guelph study finds that neonicotinoids “could be having a devastating effect on wild bumblebees”; the pesticides are already a factor in bees’ decline
Report looks at how global subsidies affect Canada’s competitiveness
A new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute finds that global subsidies are causing “unsustainable production” and “misallocation of natural resources”
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
Government announces new Canadian Ag Partnership
Canada’s new Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3-billion investment that comes into effect in 2018
Five food processors to use grants to grow their businesses
Five food processors in Calgary will share up to $5M from the federal and provincial governments
CIGI celebrates a milestone
The Canadian International Grains Institute is marking its 50th International Grain Industry Program this month
Texas-based company acquires Montreal frozen food manufacturer
C.H. Guenther & Son, a 160+ year old manufacturer in the US, has acquired Les Plats du Chef
CIGI announces new board, new funding model
The Canadian International Grains Institute has elected its new board members and has ushered in a new funding model
Organization launches program for Ontario food and beverage manufacturers
Provision Coalition has partnered with Loblaw Companies to pilot a new sustainability program for Ontario’s food and beverage manufacturers
Richardson International acquires UK oat miller
Richardson International Limited has acquired European Oat Millers, a leader in the oat milling sector in the UK
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
Feds launch new job-creating initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada announced $950 million in funding for superclusters
$17 million to go toward Canadian genomics projects
Genome Canada announced $17 million in funding will go toward genomics research projects that will help agriculture and agri-food thrive
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
Federal government launches online consultations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada wants Canadians to participate in a survey to help shape A Food Policy for Canada
Canadian oats inspire new frozen dessert
The creators of a new frozen dessert took their inspiration from a bowl of oatmeal
Organizations invest in barley variety development
Several provincial organizations are investing $2.4 million into the barley variety development program at the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre
Food safety organization releases latest benchmarking requirements
GFSI or Global Food Safety Initiative has released the seventh edition of its Benchmarking Requirements
Pasta maker turns 150
Catelli Foods shares Canada’s birthday milestone
Farm & Food Care Canada has a new identity
The board of Farm & Food Care Canada reviewed its mission and vision and decided to transition to the new Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. The organization says CCFI is better equipped to help build public trust in Canada’s food system
Federal government must boost focus on agri-food in Canada: report
Making agri-food a national economic priority will help it flourish
CFIA signs agreement with France’s food regulator
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail have signed an agreement to share news in food, plant and animal science
Canadian governments finalize the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Canadian federal, provincial and territorial governments have concluded negotiations on a new Canadian Free Trade Agreement they say will help expand businesses and increase economic growth across the country.
$20-million donation will help U of Guelph transform global food economy
The University of Guelph received a $20-million donation and will use to create the Arrell Food Institute. The new institute will address food security, safety and sustainability
