Sector
Health & Wellness
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Silver Hills bakery celebrates 30 years
2019 marks the 30th anniversary for Silver Hills, a leader in sprouted products. Based in Abbotsford, B.C., Silver Hills was founded on a mission of caring for one another to create a healthier world. Never losing sight of that mission, 30…
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In defence of “ultra-processed” foods
By: Sylvain Charlebois Ultra-processed foods, coined by a Brazilian pediatrician many years ago, have been targeted as a menace to society for quite some time, mostly by environmental advocates and health professionals. Few have dared to counter the argument and this…
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Beyond Food Inc receives funding to tackle food waste
A $950,000 loan from the federal government will enable Beyond Food Inc to incorporate clean technology into its food manufacturing process, which will help the company prevent fruits and vegetables from becoming food waste by transforming them into value-added nutritional…
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District Ventures invests $750,000 into five Canadian businesses
District Ventures Accelerator has announced the graduation of its seventh cohort. The cohort includes five innovative companies in the consumer goods food and health space which were selected from 100 applicants from across Canada. The companies were chosen based on…
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Saputo renews financial commitment to Grand défi Pierre Lavoie
Saputo Inc. announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie (GDPL), a non-profit organization representing one of the largest health movements in Québec. To support this societal change of adopting a healthy lifestyle, Saputo is…
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Gryphon’s LAAIR Innovation Showcase and Pitch Competition
As part of Canadian Innovation Week, the Research Innovation Office at the University of Guelph (UofG), in partnership with the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, is pleased to host the first annual Gryphon’s LAAIR Innovation Showcase and Pitch Competition. The event, being held on May 21, 2019 in Rozanski Hall…
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IFBA to phase out processed trans fats
The International Food and Beverage Alliance’s (IFBA) has pledged to phase out industrially-processed trans-fat from the global food supply by 2023. The commitment sets an interesting precedent with regards to how other ‘food villains’ are tackled in processed foods, said…
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Puratos Canada’s releases data from Taste Tomorrow study
Puratos Canada released data from their 2019 Taste Tomorrow study. Taste Tomorrow is the world’s largest independent bakery, patisserie and chocolate consumer survey. The study offers a ‘Foodstep’ into the future by tracking the evolution of trends and unveiling new…
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Healthy on my mind
If given a choice, most people choose to eat healthy foods. But the question of what is “healthy” is challenging, and should it be a term we use to describe foods or a diet? “Healthy” means many things and differs…
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District Ventures, Circle K stores team up to expand reach of Canadian-made products
In a Canadian first, District Ventures has announced a partnership with global convenience industry leader, Circle K, that will see Canadian food and beverage products made more accessible to consumers. Through this newly formed partnership, entrepreneurs who have received capital…
