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Partnership between ports in Montreal and France will affect shipping of food products and more
A first-ever five-year Cooperation Agreement between the ports of Marseille Fos and Montreal charts the way forward for a new business partnership and the creation of synergies in several areas, including trade and innovation. In an area as large as…
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Heinz Ketchup production to re-start in Canada soon
Kraft Heinz has announced that production of Heinz Ketchup for sale in Canada is moving back to Canada from the United States. This iconic condiment will be produced at Kraft Heinz Canada’s flagship Mont Royal factory in Montreal, Que. The…
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New ‘Canadian Pork Promotion and Research Agency’
The Canadian Pork Promotion and Research Agency (PRA) has been launched at the annual general meeting of Les Éleveurs de porcs du Québec. The PRA will support the competitiveness and sustainability of the pork sector by enabling the development and…
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Government of Canada celebrates 75th anniversary of the founding of the FAO of the UN
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food was joined by Sonny Perdue, United States Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Nadine Girault, Minister of International…
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Impossible Burger coming to Canada – but two-week tasting on now at some restaurants
Today, some of Canada’s chefs are launching Impossible Foods’ flagship product at their restaurants from coast to coast. In response to overwhelming demand, the award-winning Impossible Burger will become available later this year in a wide variety of additional restaurants…
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The Canadian Seafood Show fast approaching – October 27 & 28 in Montreal
The Canadian Seafood Show will be held at the end of October in Montreal. It has the distinction of being Canadian’s first seafood show. This edition will show off Canada’s seafood industry to the world. The international component provides an…
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ON Minister of Ag and ag groups seek urgent federal action to help farmers
Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, has joined Ontario’s agriculture leaders in urging the federal government to make immediate AgriStability program enhancements to protect farmers that have been financially impacted by market volatility and disruption resulting…
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Canadians may be wasting 13.5% more food at home since start of pandemic
A new report from Dalhousie University scientists shows food waste at home seems to have increased in Canada since Covid-19 arrived. The research team is Sylvain Charlebois, Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University, Erica Finch, Research Associate, and Janet Music, Manager. “Since…
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Food processing and farming groups call for grocery retail code of practice
A joint statement by Canadian food processing and farming groups says that arbitrary fees imposed by large grocery retailers will cost Canadian consumers and impact Canada’s food security. The following statement was released August 6 by The Canadian Federation of…
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Grocery and Specialty Food West – postponed
Note: This event has been postponed until April 26-27, 2021. Grocery & Specialty Food West is Canada’s premier western grocery trade show, bringing together retailers and manufacturers from across the nation to discover new innovations, network, and build relationships within…
