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Consultant Birgit Blain offers advice on when to close a food business
Packaged foods consultant Birgit Blaine notes that “Food is a tough business. And it takes big bucks to build a sustainable brand. We only hear the jaw-dropping stories about food start-ups getting seven-figure offers. But don’t be mislead. We seldom hear…
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Saputo acquires U.K. company Dairy Crest
Saputo has officially acquired Dairy Crest, a United Kingdom-based company that manufactures and markets cheese, butters, spreads and oils. Dairy Crest produces products under British brands, such as Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life and Frylight. Through acquiring Dairy Crest, Saputo…
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AMI to conclude operations
After a decade in Ontario, Agri-Food Management Institute (AMI) will be transferring its resources to industry allies and winding down its operations as a result of changes to their funding structure. Food Processing Skills Canada will be the new host…
