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Food Safety
Pet foods high in legume and potato ingredients linked to heart disease in dogs: FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating a…
Antioxidants and You: Ingredient maker goes direct to video
Kemin Industries, a U.S. provider of shelf-life extension and…
The ultimate ‘smell test’: Device sends rotten food warning to smartphones
When it comes to the “smell test,” the nose…
Final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations are published: CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations have been published in Canada Gazette Part II, so the industry can prepare itself for when they take effect in early 2019
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Calling food and beverage companies in Canada! (Especially if you’re 80 years young)
Food in Canada is producing a special summer issue to mark our 80th anniversary and we want to hear your success stories!
Reducing Salmonella in breaded poultry products
New CFIA rules mean Salmonella must be reduced to below detectable amounts in frozen raw breaded products
Festo’s MPA-C valve terminal
Festo Inc.’s MPA-C valve terminal is thoroughly cleanable and extremely reliable
Super Trolley Lube for meat processing
Madison Chemical has introduced NSF-certified Super Trolley Lube conveyor lubricant for meat processing applications
Accounting & accountability – front-of-packaging labelling
The Healthy Eating Strategy and the FOP legislation have well-intentioned outcomes
GFSI and food safety
Over the long term, GFSI schemes will reduce the number of food safety recalls
CFIA invests $80 million to update Centre for Plant Health
The CFIA and other partners will modernize the Centre over the next five years to make it better able to protect Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector
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
Alfa Laval’s food safe valves
Alfa Laval’s new versions of its mixproof valve can help ensure hygienic manufacturing of food, dairy and beverage products.
CFIA says meat industry needs to reduce risk of Salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the meat industry needs to do more at the processing level to reduce the risk of Salmonella in frozen raw breaded chicken products
New Brunswick Oyster processor is expanding
La Maison BeauSoleil in New Brunswick is installing new technology and looking to expand into Europe and Asia with the help of government funding
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
X-ray inspection
Eagle Product Inspection’s EPX100 X-ray system can help manufacturers improve safety and protect their brands
A new food and agriculture coworking space opens in Alberta
The Food Central Cowork is Western Canada’s first food and agriculture coworking space intentionally designed for innovators
New research boosts food safety in artisanal meats
Researchers at the University of Guelph’s Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety have found a way for meat processors to enhance food safety in artisanal sausages and maintain the taste
Scientists create a new natural preservative for produce
Scientists at the University of Guelph in Ontario have invented a preservative that can increase shelf life and reduce produce spoilage
CPMA launches food safety fund
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has launched the Canadian Food Safety Fund to support food safety research and education
A new natural preservative increases food safety
Fumoir Grizzly, the Université Laval and Merinov have developed a bioingredient they call Bac M35 that can keep fish from growing Listeria monocytogenes
Microwave-Assisted Thermal Sterilization (MATS)
MATS technology takes the traditional retort process to another level
UBC researchers can tell what else might be in your ground meat
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a technique that can easily and quickly identify if there are unwanted animal products in ground meat and in what concentration
Sanitary protection
Tolomatic Inc.’s IMA food grade servo linear actuator offers sanitary protection in wash-down applications.
DNA doesn’t lie: new technology authenticates food ingredients
A University of Guelph professor is helping food manufacturers verify whether their products contain adulterated ingredients or not
BC privacy commissioner says chicken catching company can’t surveil employees
While animal advocacy group Mercy For Animals is calling on more video surveillance on farms and slaughterhouses in Canada, BC’s privacy commissioner says it’s not the solution and often unlawful
U.S. scientists develop a test that could improve food safety
U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists say the blood test can identify chickens with an “innate immunity to pathogens” and lead to breeding of “sturdier flocks”
Weigh it!
Mettler Toledo’s new contamination-free weigh modules can be easily installed
Federal government helps fund animal health and welfare
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is investing over $1 million in projects that will help the livestock industry improve animal care
CFIA, FDA sign memorandum of understanding
Canada’s CFIA and the U.S. FDA have agreed to share food safety science information, which helps to keep consumers safe
Food performance: How does Western Canada measure up?
The Conference Board of Canada is holding its 6th Annual Canadian Food & Drink Summit in December, and will explore food performance, agriculture and Canada’s National Food Policy
Clean and disinfected
PURE Bioscience Inc. offers a range of products for food processors that focus on the challenges of pathogen and hygienic control
Canadian researchers discover genetic clue to peanut allergy
The Allergy, Genes and Environment Network says the researchers’ work shows evidence that genes play a role in food allergies
Is your company ready for contract sanitation?
Hiring a contract sanitation provider can be a complex decision
20 years of writing for Food in Canada – Part 2
The consolidation of federal food legislation begins the cycle for the next two decades of food in Canada
