Sector
Ingredients & Additives
How can I reformulate my products with cannabis?
Wondering how to “potify” your food and beverage business? The sky’s the limit
Truth in labelling
Front-of-packaging labelling is making things easier for consumers, but it’s not making labelling more truthful
WHO wants trans fats out of global food supply
The World Health Organization wants to see trans fats eliminated from the global food supply and has released a series of guidelines to help food manufacturers
How much do Canadians love ketchup?
Kraft Heinz Canada surveyed Canadians and found the majority love ketchup, even more than our U.S. neighbours. But there is a country that loves it even more than we do…
PAC Packaging introduces sustainability checklist
PAC Packaging Consortium released its Sustainability Checklist for Structural Package Designers to help them make more informed decisions
An Ontario community to be the “Food Community of the Future”?
Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge was open to communities across Canada with ideas on improving the lives of residents; for the City of Guelph and Wellington it was based on food
Can I make money with cannabis edibles?
Many food and beverage operators are wondering if cannabis edibles are a fad or are here to stay
Beauty from the Inside Out
It’s time for nutricosmetics to shine, as consumers take a more holistic approach to health and beauty
Why we knead sourdough
Sourdough starter from Blackbird Baking Co. is the first Canadian sample to be inducted into the Puratos Sourdough Library in St. Vith, Belgium
Food loss and waste initiatives gain momentum
The Walmart Foundation wants to help reduce food waste and so gave grants to various expert organizations to help them make a dent in the issue
Quebec’s plan for a new era of bioalimentaire
The government of Quebec launched Politique bioalimentaire 2018-2025, a policy that will see $5 billion invested into the province’s agri-food sector
FoodBytes! by Rabobank announces finalist startups
FoodBytes! by Rabobank has released the 20 start-ups that will pitch their ideas at the event on May 16, 2018 in Montreal
Convenience Sells!
Trade shows are a great way to inspire the…
Plant-based proteins
Plant-based proteins are healthy, sustainable and nutrient dense
A new online tool launches for B.C.’s food sector
Food and beverage processors in B.C. have a new online tool – BC Food Connection – to connect them with co-packers and commercial kitchens to help them grow their businesses
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
ProClean FOAM
Madison Chemical Company’s ProClean FOAM is a chlorinated, moderately alkaline detergent that is an ideal general cleaner for food and beverage processing plants
Early-bird tickets now on sale for FoodBytes! Montreal
FoodBytes! – an event for start-up companies and their entrepreneurs to meet mentors, make connections and acquire the capital they need to grow – hits Montreal on May 16, 2018
A new study confirms benefits of whole grains
A study out of the U.S., different from previous clinical trials, demonstrates the benefits of consuming whole grains such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, barley, rye and brown or wild rice
SIAL 2018 comes to Montreal!
SIAL Canada takes place this year in Montreal from May 2 to 4, with more than 1,000 national and international exhibitors. Onsite experts include Jean-Sebastien Michel, and here he gives the scoop on trends in the beverage sector
Another super berry emerges: the salal berry
University of Victoria plant biologist, Peter Constabel, and his team, discover that the salal berry is packed with antioxidants, making it stiff competition for other berries
Don’t miss the 14th North American Summit on Food Safety next month
Mark your calendars for the 14th Annual North American Summit on Food Safety from April 17-18 and ensure you’re fully compliant with SFCA and FSMA
Probiotics solutions
Lallemand Health Solutions offers a range of complete probiotic solutions for good gut health, for boosting immunity and oral health, and for stress and mood balance
Initiative helps researchers accelerate their agri-food ideas
The University of Guelph has launched Accelerator Guelph to help the university’s researchers commercialize their often innovative agri-food ideas
Five superclusters will share $950 million
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada announced the successful superclusters; one of them is Protein Industries Canada
AAFC announces programs for the agriculture and agri-food sector
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has launched six federal programs under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help strengthen the agriculture and agri-food sector
Health Canada wants to see front-of-package symbols
In an effort to help Canadians make healthier food choices, Health Canada has launched consultations with consumers and industry on creating a new front-of-package symbol
The Rise and Fall of National Food Brands – commentary
Dr. Oetker in Grand Falls and Campbell’s in Toronto: two closures, almost 600 jobs. The bloodbath in food manufacturing in Canada continues. But despite appearances, the future in food processing has never looked brighter
Agri-food centre opens in Saskatchewan
The $17.5-million Agri-Food Innovation Centre will be the primary spot to develop and commercialize new food products for Saskatchewan’s food industry
High-quality, clean label
Farbest Brands manufactures clean-label, high-quality food and nutrition ingredients
Canadian food and beverage companies launch new organization
More than 1,500 food and beverage processing companies from across Canada have launched Food & Beverage Canada, a new national voice that will be based in Ottawa
Sodium still high in processed foods
Health Canada says results of voluntary efforts to reduce sodium in processed foods show it’s not happening fast enough
Two Prairie companies merge
Avena Foods Limited, a gluten-free oats supplier, and Best Cooking Pulses Inc., an international pulse trader, announced that they have formed a partnership
Training is an investment, not an expense
Strong employee training programs increase engagement and productivity. Not all learning, however, is created equal, says NSF International
Natural ingredients
Diana Food manufactures natural ingredients from fruits, vegetables and meat.
Toronto chef helps Egg Farmers of Canada inspire consumers (recipes included)
Chef Lynn Crawford and the Egg Farmers of Canada are asking Canadian consumers to share their wholesome recipes using #RecipesThatGive and support community food banks across Canada
