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Ontario’s food and agriculture sector is thriving: study
A recent study from the University of Guelph has found tehre aren’t enough qualified people to fill the jobs in Ontario’s growing food and agriculture sector
Case study shows benefits of wastewater management
BLOOM, a Toronto organization that helps companies become more sustainable, carried out a pilot project on a bakery that shows wastewater management reduces the need and cost for other solutions
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
Food safety detection with a smartphone
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a new food safety test that is faster and more cost-effective than other tests already on the market
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
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
Sensors make smart motors
ABB’s new Ability Smart Sensor can boost productivity and reduce downtime
Food prices in Canada set to rise: report
Canada’s Food Price Report, from Dalhousie University, says food prices are set to increase but maybe not as much as first predicted
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
Reinventing pet food
Buddy’s Kitchen was ahead of its time when it came on the scene with a fresh take on making pet food
Feeding small and exotic pets
Trends in nutrition and products for rodents, birds, fish and reptiles
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
Champion Petfoods to build new kitchen in Alberta
Champion Petfoods LP will break ground this June on its new 400,000-sq.-ft. facility in Parkland County
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.
Safe food travels
Digi International Inc. offers its Digi SafeTemps to help customers protect their inventory when it’s on the road or when it’s parked at a dock.
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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
Measuring the success of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
Every business assesses its performance against well-defined business goals…
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
PAC salutes this year’s stars in packaging
PAC, Packaging Consortium held its 2017 Canadian Leadership Awards Gala, which highlights some of the best packages in food and beverage and non-food sectors
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
Ontario invests in local food
Through the Greenbelt Fund, the Ontario government is investing more than $830,000 in 24 local agriculture and agri-food projects to boost access to local food across the province
Grocery chain to invest $1.3 billion into the Canadian economy
Loblaw Companies Limited will spend $1.3 billion to open new stores, renovate more than 500 existing stores and offer more fresh food at select Shoppers Drug Marts.
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
