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Working towards a Grocery Code of Conduct in Canada – feature story from our latest issue
There is an imbalance of power in Canada’s food supply chain right now, and some reading this may be shocked to learn just how massive that imbalance is. Every year for many years, some among Canada’s “big five” grocery retailers…
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Members of the new Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, has announced the membership of the Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council, a central component of the Food Policy for Canada. Minister Bibeau made the announcement as part of the virtual…
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Governments of Canada & Nova Scotia invest over $44 million in fish & seafood sector
The funding will support 11 projects focused on the adoption of new technology and partnerships that will improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector. The funding will enable these local organizations to provide high quality seafood…
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Feb 23 – Canada’s Agriculture Day celebrates nation’s trusted food system
Join the nation in celebrating Canada’s Ag Day on February 23. This year the day will bring together leaders from major food and agriculture companies in a fireside chat that will push the boundaries on the opportunities available for agriculture…
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One federal authority for one food system – the latest ‘Food in Canada’ column by Kathleen Sullivan
“Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canada’s entire food system has experienced a series of shocks,” states Kathleen Sullivan, CEO of Food and Beverage Canada in her latest policy column in Food in Canada Magazine. “These include the almost…
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Rubicon Exotic brings a taste of summer to Canadians with Organic Coconut Water
Ontario-based Rubicon Exotic introduces its newest premium beverage offering, Organic Coconut Water, available now at select grocery and independent stores across Canada. Just in time for New Year wellness goals, Rubicon Exotic’s Organic Coconut Water is high in fiber, vitamin…
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Today is National Bagel Day
National Bagel Day for 2021 is today January 15th and Dempster’s is celebrating by releasing a new lineup of Signature Bagels in flavours – Four Cheese, Banana Chocolate Chip Flavour, Parmesan Garlic & Herb Flavour, Blueberry Flavour and Maple French…
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Nominations open for the Canadian Wine Industry Awards
Wine Growers Canada, the national association representing the Canadian wine industry, has officially opened the Canadian Wine Industry Awards 2021 for nominations this week. The awards recognize the outstanding commitment of individuals in Canada’s grape wine industry and honor those…
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Statement from Ag Canada’s Minister on exports
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, states that “in an incredible show of strength and resilience, our hardworking farmers and food businesses across Canada are expected to post another record year for agri-food exports, despite all the challenges…
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New report from The School of Public Policy: Canada’s food system vulnerable
Seventy per cent of Canada’s beef production capacity is located in just two meat plants in Alberta. This is one of the most obvious examples of the high concentration in Canada’s food-production sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the risks…
