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American Meat Science Association adds Winpak to Sustaining Partners Program
WINNIPEG—Winpak Ltd., a Winnipeg-headquartered manufacturer and distributer of packaging…

McMaster University study says meat and cheese is good for you
According to a new study from Hamilton, Ont.’s McMaster…
E. Coli is good for you?
According to researchers at the University of Colorado at…

Research in camelina oil shows good cholesterol results
University of Eastern Finland researchers say that camelina oil…
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University of Alberta researchers develop healthier recipe for store-bought kefir
After testing the differences between traditional and store-bought kefir,…

Do cooking conditions affect the nutritional quality of pulses?
To increase Canadian consumption of beans, lentils, and peas,…

Techniques for reducing sugar content in dairy products show promise
PHILADELPHIA—Dairy foods are popular among consumers, and sales gross…

Saliva could influence taste preferences
BOSTON—In case you only thought spit was just something…

Scientists discover natural plant-based food preservative
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have discovered…

Wheat Code Cracked = Better Global Food Security
BETHESDA, Maryland—They cracked the wheat code… which means what,…

Eating certain veggies may prevent colon cancer
Sure, we all know that vegetables are good for…

Rethinking ketchup packets: New approach to packaging cuts food waste
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a way to…

Compounds in Japanese radish may help battle cardiovascular disease
According to research published in the Journal of Agricultural…

Study shows chicory root fibres provide improved digestive health in young children
PARSIPPANY, NJ—A recently published scientific study by Professor Tamás…

Lexaria Bioscience and Hill Street Beverage Company announce definitive agreement for cannabis-infused beverages
KELOWNA, B.C. and TORONTO—Drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience…

Cooking oil coating prevents bacteria from growing on food processing equipment
A thin layer of cooking oil can prevent bacteria…

Barley research could benefit craft brewers
Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia have…

Disease-causing yeast commonly used in food processing
A major cause of drug-resistant clinical yeast infections is…

Genome damage from CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing higher than thought
Scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute say their research…

Archaeologists discover bread that pre-dates farming
At an archaeological site in northeastern Jordan, researchers have…

Beef research gets a boost
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has been will…

Researchers looking to reclaim some of the nutrition lost in cereal processing
Urbana, Illinois Researchers with the University of Illinois are…
Emirates Airlines passengers to be fed by world’s largest vertical farm
By Andrew Joseph Emirates Flight Catering and U.S.-based Crop One are…

What’s in your beer? Steam Whistle wants to you know
The box may look a little different, and the…

$8.4 million investment for Canadian wine and grape research cluster
The Canadian Grapevine Certification Network, a consortium of grape…

Mandatory labelling reduced consumer concerns over GMOs
Consumers were less likely to oppose genetically engineered foods…

The ultimate ‘smell test’: Device sends rotten food warning to smartphones
When it comes to the “smell test,” the nose…

Novation Prima 309 and 609
Ingredion Incorporated has introduced two new certified-organic, functional and clean-label starches called Novation Prima 309 and 609

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!

Chocolate and pretzel tie the knot
Chocolate confectionery sales continue to grow, and one popular trend is branching away from traditional chocolate formats

Vending va-va-voom
Healthy food and drink choices, cashless payment, analytics and alcohol are the leading trends in automated consumption

Sweet Seasonal Success
Seasonal confectionery hits a homerun for candy makers, while meeting the shopping demands of consumers

Canadians are “divided and confused on GM foods:” study
Dalhousie University surveyed Canadian consumers on the topic of genetically modified foods and finds while they are concerned, there are other more pressing considerations when it comes to food choices

FoodBytes! By Rabobank announces the winners
Of the 20 finalists who went got to pitch their ideas and companies at FoodBytes!, three came out the big winners

A pilot poultry project launches in the NWT
To help with the issue of the high cost of food in Canada’s Northern communities, Choice North Farms is piloting the PoultryPonics Dome Project

WHO wants trans fats out of global food supply
The World Health Organization wants to see trans fats eliminated from the global food supply and has released a series of guidelines to help food manufacturers