Like it or not, virtual food trade shows are the way of the future. Having spent countless hours trolling simulated booths, sifting through irrelevant information, virtual trade show fatigue has set in. Based on that experience, here are some tips for…
CKF has expanded its international accreditations for responsible end of life disposal of packaging by meeting the Australian Home Compostability standard, AS 5810 (2010) for the Earthcycle line of produce packaging. The packaging was tested by the recognized and accredited…
Canadian meal kit provider Fresh Prep has launched of a first-of-its-kind Zero Waste Kit that will combat the issue of excessive single-use plastic used in meal kit subscription boxes. Every year, Canadians throw away 3 million tonnes of plastic waste…
In honour of Canada’s Agriculture Day, Agriculture More Than Ever joins the country in celebrating the ingenuity of the Canadian food businesses that adapted during a difficult year due the pandemic. From coast to coast, businesses retooled their operations to…
There is an imbalance of power in Canada’s food supply chain right now, and some reading this may be shocked to learn just how massive that imbalance is. Every year for many years, some among Canada’s “big five” grocery retailers…
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, has announced the membership of the Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council, a central component of the Food Policy for Canada. Minister Bibeau made the announcement as part of the virtual…
KAIROS Canada is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada has awarded it $2.18 million to support and to assist temporary foreign workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the agricultural sector. Funded by the Government of…
This article is about another crisis this planet is struggling with and how best to address the crisis without threatening our industry. It’s a problem got its start in the 1950s and has grown exponentially since — plastic pollution. Most baby…
At the beginning of 2021, the coronavirus pandemic continues to influence business operations in Canada. Even with the roll-out of a new vaccine, consumer packaged goods (CPGs) must adapt to a new marketplace significantly re-shaped by e-commerce. Labour markets, products…
Canyon Creek Food Company, a North American maker of high-quality, natural, preservative-free, fresh soups and other products, has entered into an agreement with a major retailer. “This agreement is a testament to Canyon Creek’s ability to process and prepare products…
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