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Sustainability
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
PAC Packaging introduces sustainability checklist
PAC Packaging Consortium released its Sustainability Checklist for Structural Package Designers to help them make more informed decisions
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An Ontario community to be the “Food Community of the Future”?
Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge was open to communities across Canada with ideas on improving the lives of residents; for the City of Guelph and Wellington it was based on food
Food loss and waste initiatives gain momentum
The Walmart Foundation wants to help reduce food waste and so gave grants to various expert organizations to help them make a dent in the issue
Quebec’s plan for a new era of bioalimentaire
The government of Quebec launched Politique bioalimentaire 2018-2025, a policy that will see $5 billion invested into the province’s agri-food sector
Second Harvest launches initiatives in advance of Earth Day
Toronto’s Second Harvest is launching a challenge to reduce food waste and a program to train youth and adults, both of which will help the planet and the community
Six B.C. seafood companies to install clean technologies
Six companies in B.C.’s seafood sector will use funding from the federal government to install clean technologies that reduce their environmental impact
FoodBytes! by Rabobank announces finalist startups
FoodBytes! by Rabobank has released the 20 start-ups that will pitch their ideas at the event on May 16, 2018 in Montreal
Research on global food security receives a boost in Canada
The new Roots of Food Security research facility at the University of Saskatchewan received $800,000 from the province; work there will focus on improving crop yields to feed a hungry planet
A novel way to use acid whey
The production of Greek yogurt creates a lot of acid whey, which has little value. But what if you could turn it into a drinkable alcohol and solve a waste issue?
Quebec cheese processor embarks on an expansion plan
Fromagerie Bergeron is investing up to $20 M – including $3.9 M from the federal government – to expand its operations in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Que.
U.S. researchers create a hoppy beer without using hops
University of California Berkeley researchers have created strains of brewer’s yeast that taste like hops to make the process of making beer more sustainable
Governments invest in livestock and forage research in Saskatchewan
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the province of Saskatchewan announced $6.3 million in funding for research to benefit farmers and ranchers
Survey says?! Canadians love their chicken
A survey conducted by Leger for Canadian Farmers of Canada turns out to be a nice plug for the industry: 84% of Canadians choose chicken
A Taste of Honey
Consumers are turning to the sweet stuff for flavour and health
Pitch your idea at FoodBytes!
FoodBytes! – an event for start-up companies and their entrepreneurs to meet mentors, make connections and acquire the capital they need to grow – hits Montreal on May 16, 2018
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
Wake up, meat industry!
A report from Rabobank tells meat processors to Watch Out! or protein alternatives will “steal their growth”
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
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
Ag research centre unveils upgrades
The Harrington Research Farm on P.E.I. has completed its $6.8 million upgrades and hired five new agriculture research scientists
Two Prairie companies merge
Avena Foods Limited, a gluten-free oats supplier, and Best Cooking Pulses Inc., an international pulse trader, announced that they have formed a partnership
Brick Brewing invests $3.5M in upgrades
Brick Brewing Co. Limited says the investment in upgrades to its hometown plant in Kitchener, Ont. will see canning capacity double
Meat products from cell culture technology
SuperMeat, an Israel-based company, says it could have its meat products that are made from cell culture technology to market soon
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
GreenTech keeps coffee hot, but not too hot
Researchers at Trent University in Ontario used soy to develop a travel mug that can cool beverages to safe temperatures
GreenSpace Brands acquires U.S. plant-based cheesemaker
GreenSpace has acquired Galaxy Nutritional Foods and its well-known brand Go Veggie for US$17.8 million
13 Ontario agri-tech companies receive grants
Bioenterprise Corporation wants to help agri-tech companies with innovative ideas get their products to market and to consumers
Sea Change
Ever-rising ocean temperatures are projected to have wide-ranging impacts on the fish and seafood sector
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
Fabulous faba
Faba is an often overlooked legume but has so many positive properties to take advantage of
Three-quarters of the world’s honey contain neonicotinoids: study
Scientists in Switzerland release a study on honey and neonicotinoids and while human health is not at risk, bee health still is
Naturally Imperfect berries
Loblaw Companies Limited has expanded its no name Naturally…
Organizations call on food companies to simplify date labels
The Consumer Goods Forum and Champions 12.3 are calling on food companies worldwide to simplify date labels and help reduce food waste and greenhouse gases
