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Ingredients & Additives
Destination Iceland
Iceland is home to some of the most dedicated and talented chefs on the planet
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
Government announces funding for several agri-food companies
Eleven agri-food companies in BC will receive funding from the federal government to help them grow their businesses in new markets
Shine a light on me
Waterloo company prototypes light-based food inspection technology at Burlington-area food processor
Super detection!
Industrial Magnetics Inc. says its new seals and gaskets are easier to detect by magnetic separation equipment
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
Sensors make smart motors
ABB’s new Ability Smart Sensor can boost productivity and reduce downtime
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
The results of the Canadian Grand Prix are in!
The Retail Council of Canada and its judges have selected the best new products and released the winners of the annual Canadian Grand Prix Awards
$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
Which province scored an A in the first-ever food report card?
The Conference Board of Canada has released Canada’s Food Report Card: Provincial Performance, a report that assesses each province’s food systems and food sectors.
Two new labs to study how consumers buy their food
The University of Guelph has opened two high-tech labs to research how consumers shop in grocery retail and how they respond to ads
Food safety organization releases latest benchmarking requirements
GFSI or Global Food Safety Initiative has released the seventh edition of its Benchmarking Requirements
Happy birthday, CFIA
The 20th anniversary of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency…
Truly safe
New regulations, technologies and industry attitudes are ensuring consumers are safe and Canada’s food system prospers
What’s new in natural?
Natural flavours and colours continue to have huge appeal for consumers, meaning there are more opportunities to innovate
Ingredients for healthy aging
Naturex has launched two ingredients to help promote healthy aging: ThinkBlue and Turmipure. One uses the benefits of blueberries and the other the benefits of turmeric.
Easy to use phytosterol system
LIPOPHYTOL phytosterol system is new from Lipofoods. The company says it’s a highly concentrated, water-dispersable source of plant sterols in an easy to use format.
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
Flavours and colours
Gold Coast Ingredients offers a full line of flavours and colours in a variety of consistencies for a wide range of food and beverage sectors.
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
The evolution of culinology
News from the Research Chefs Association’s RCA 2017 Annual Conference & Culinology Expo; RCA’s regional Lunch & Learns; and a tour of the Culinary Institute of Canada
Better texture and taste in baked goods
Kerry, The Taste & Nutrition Company offers Biobake enzymes and the Myvatex range of emulsifiers and texturants – both of which give baked goods and other food products better mouthfeel, volume and freshness
Funding for McGill University will help boost the food economy
The province of Quebec has granted $5 million for creating and funding McGill University’s precompetitive food processing research consortium
$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
New culinary space and food incubator to open in Toronto
Kitchen24, a state-of-the-art multi-use culinary space, will be opening in May. Anyone from students and beginners and startups to professionals can rent the space to develop their new food ideas
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
Hottest trend in foodservice? Craft beer
According to a recent survey conducted by Restaurants Canada – craft beer and microbrews are here to stay. The survey asks chefs across Canada to list the hottest trends in foodservice
Study finds that Canadian consumers are concerned about food fraud
A study from Dalhousie University has found that Canadians are concerned about food fraud. It also turned up evidence that food fraud is prevalent in the Canadian marketplace
Pea protein crisp
PGP International has launched a new 60% protein crisp which is set to provide food manufacturers with a competitive edge in a market where energy-boosting protein, weight management and clean eating is in high demand
