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Regulation
Olds College launches cannabis program
Olds College in Alberta is launching a Cannabis Production Program to provide new learning opportunities for students interested in a growing industry
The future of nutrient content claims
With labelling modernization, nutrient content claims will become even more “prescribed”
Accounting & accountability – front-of-packaging labelling
The Healthy Eating Strategy and the FOP legislation have well-intentioned outcomes
WeighPack’s linear net-weigh filling equipment
WeighPack Systems has introduced the PrimoLinear C-10 automatic linear net-weigh filling equipment, engineered specifically for limp, non-free flowing, and delicate products
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Growing opportunities in the cannabis sector
Niagara College and Canopy Growth Corporation are partnering to create internship and co-op opportunities for a variety of the college’s programs, including the new Commercial Cannabis Production Graduate Certificate
BC’s wine industry adds four new regions
BC’s Ministry of Agriculture says it will recognize four new regions under the BC VQA program thanks to recommendations made by the Wine Appellation Task Force
FOPs: In-your-face nutrition symbols
Foods high in saturated fat, sugars and sodium will feature nutrition symbols on the front of package
GFSI and food safety
Over the long term, GFSI schemes will reduce the number of food safety recalls
Highly sweetened alcoholic beverages need restrictions: Health Canada
Health Canada says the health risks of single-serve, highly sweetened alcoholic beverages – often marketed to youth – are too high
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
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
The New “Baked” Goods
Canada’s new marijuana legislation could open up big opportunities for makers of edibles
Advancing food law and policy research
One of my reasons for starting this column 16…
Prescribing food labelling rules
Our discussion on food labelling modernization often uses the…
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
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
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
More countries may have to consider a meat tax: report
The Farm Animal Investment Risk & Return says meat’s negative environmental and health impacts mean it’s heading on the same path as sugar, carbon and tobacco
Pet food by the book
Thinking of entering Canada’s pet food industry? Be prepared for both regulations and voluntary recommendations
The new label blues
Get ready for more food labelling changes
Humane societies release new code of practice for veal cattle
The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies says the new animal welfare commitments have buy-in from industry and will improve the quality of life for veal cattle in Canada
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
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
Shipping without the worry and stress
Old Dominion offers a simplified transborder shipping process with a single-point of contact
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
Canopy Growth and Constellation Brands finalize partnership
Constellation Brands has invested $245 million in Canopy Growth; the two firms could launch cannabis-based beverages when and if it’s legal to do so
Sodium reduction consultation
Health Canada is calling for information to develop a sodium reduction strategy for foodservice
Ontario greenhouse cucumbers making a splash in Asia
Pilot shipments of Ontario greenhouse cucumbers have made their way to Asia after two years of developing market initiatives
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
Sue the CFIA for its negligence? Good luck
If the CFIA’s negligence causes economic loss, can the injured food company obtain compensation through litigation?
Food recall effectiveness
Food safety expert, Ron Wasik, offers an overview of approaches to enhance food recall effectiveness
20 years of writing for Food in Canada – Part I
Regular columnist and regulatory guru, Gary Gnirss, dishes on how Canadian food regulations and the food industry have changed over the last 20 years
Up to 20% of packaged sausages in Canada are mislabelled: study
A study from the University of Guelph has found that packaged sausages labelled as containing one meat type often contain others as well
