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NSF announces 2017 food safety winners
NSF International has released the names of this year’s Canadian Food Safety Recognition Award Winners. The awards recognize food and beverage companies from across Canada who lead in food safety
Electricity costs hurting Ontario food manufacturers, says the FBO
The rising cost of electricity has become unsustainable for food and beverage manufactures in Ontario, says a report from Food and Beverage Ontario
Taste Your Future bursary contest!
Food and Beverage Ontario (FBO), through the Taste Your Future Program, is engaging young people to think of the food and beverage processing sector as an exciting sector for employment.
Interest in Canadian agriculture education growing
There is a growing interest in agriculture education in Canada, along with an increasing number of job opportunities in the industry
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
Nova Scotia’s agri-food sector boosts province’s exports
Partly due to strong results in the agri-food sector, Nova Scotia’s exports are expected to grow by six per cent this year and by four per cent in 2017
Ancient grains
Felicetti pasta features organic farro, kamut and durum strains…
Ancient additions
Food producers look to the past as they add the benefits of ancient grains to more baked goods, snacks and sides
Fonds de solidarité FTQ invests $3 million in Zinda
The Quebec development capital fund’s investment will help Zinda Products purchase and install a production line for pearl couscous
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
G3 Canada to build new grain terminal in Hamilton
New terminal at Port of Hamilton will originate grains and oilseeds out of Southern Ontario for export to global markets
Viterra adds processing capabilities with latest acquisition
Regina-based Viterra Inc. has acquired a canola and soybean crushing and refining plant based in Bécancour, Que.
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
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
Cargill opens canola refinery in Saskatchewan
Company’s first canola refinery in Canada is its largest in North America
Nature’s Path acquires organic business
Company will add Country Choice Organic brand to its portfolio
Students create chocolate cake with pulse-based flour and pea fibre
The 2015 Mission:ImPULSEible drew student participants from across Canada who created foods featuring pulses, such as peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas
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
Two dozen agriculture and agri-food projects to share funding
Twenty-four research and development projects covering animal and human health in Manitoba’s agriculture and agri-food sector will share more than $2 million from the province and the feds
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
New valves are clean, reliable and straightforward
Festo says its new VZQA pinch valves are a clean, reliable and straightforward solution for controlling and shutting off a wide range of media flows, whether liquid, fibrous, particulate or granular.
Easy test for tree nuts
Neogen has launched a rapid test that can detect the presence of six tree nuts in a single test in just 10 minutes after extraction
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
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
Whole grains linked to lower mortality: study
A study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that eating more whole grains can lower mortality by up to 15% – particularly when it comes to cardiovascular disease-related mortality
Sanitizer for raw edible seeds
Agri-Neo has created Neo-Pure, a natural and biodegradable method for fighting bacteria – using peracetic acid – with a 99.9% efficacy
Cigi to revamp equipment and enhance applied research
A $2-million investment means the Canadian International Grains Institute can upgrade its equipment, enhance its research activities, and support farmers and industry
On-farm food safety projects receive funding
Almost 300 on-farm food safety projects – including hog, beef and poultry farms – in Manitoba will receive part of a $1.5 million government investment
Canada’s farming future looks strong
The federal government has released its 2015 Canadian Agricultural Outlook, which points to a strong future for the ag sector
MRRM sold to French rice producer
Montreal-based rice processor sold for $11 million
Manitoba wants to see its food sector worth $5.5 billion by 2022
Manitoba released a strategy to help grow its food processing industry; even the small-scale food sector in the province wants to play an important role in promoting healthy eating while also building a vibrant food economy
Food retail prices expected to increase in 2015, but only marginally: report
The annual Food Price Report 2015 is out and says Canadians should expect increases of between .3 per cent and 2.4 per cent in the coming year
Pollinator Award goes to unique family farm in Alberta
An Alberta family farm with a unique approach to farming and a community supported agriculture method are recognized for their efforts to protect pollinators
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
CIGI has more funds for market development
The Canadian International Grains Institute received $15 million in funding to help it develop new markets, and offer more technical support and customer care.
Glamorous grains
Barley may not be sexy, but a campaign is on to shake up the image of this healthy, hearty grain
