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B.C. government plans regional food-processing hub with funding feasibility study
Victoria, B.C. — Farmers and food producers in the region received a boost with the BC Ministry of Agriculture’s announcement that it will provide $50,000 to fund a feasibility study for a food-processing hub in the region. The feasibility study…
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New network supports food and beverage manufacturing innovation and collaboration
WINNIPEG– A new Canadian Food Innovators Network is being established to boost collaboration, innovation and commercialization in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector. Federal investment of up to $30 million was announced today by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada…
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Grow the value-added food sector to capitalize on its untapped potential: Senate committee
Canada should expand the value-added food sector by improving regulations to allow for the expansion of international trade of processed food products, investing in innovation, and reducing the barriers to growth inside its borders, a Senate committee said. Currently, only…
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In defence of “ultra-processed” foods
By: Sylvain Charlebois Ultra-processed foods, coined by a Brazilian pediatrician many years ago, have been targeted as a menace to society for quite some time, mostly by environmental advocates and health professionals. Few have dared to counter the argument and this…
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Government proposes changes to labelling requirements
Canadians rely on food labels to make informed decisions on what they buy and eat. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Minister of Health announced that the government is consulting with Canadians on proposed changes to food labels…
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Solace Management Group introduces hemp infused treat for pets
VANCOUVER — Solace Management Group Inc. has unveiled WildTails, the worlds first freeze-dried hemp infused single-ingredient pet treats. WildTails has developed new product lines with three available SKUs for both dogs and cats, complementing the robust sales of Solace’s Apawthecary…
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Food Secure Canada announces new executive director
Food Secure Canada has announced Gisèle Yasmeen as their new executive director. Yasmeen comes to Food Secure Canada with experience as a senior fellow at the University of British Columbia and adjunct professor at Royal Roads University. She also has…
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Healthy on my mind
If given a choice, most people choose to eat healthy foods. But the question of what is “healthy” is challenging, and should it be a term we use to describe foods or a diet? “Healthy” means many things and differs…
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Would Canada benefit from a ministry of food and drink?
Historically, the Government of Canada has looked to the food industry for input on matters relating to food and beverage manufacturing, yet the processing industry remains extremely fragmented
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Canada’s Halal Monitoring Authority to simplify certification process
The Halal Monitoring Authority (HMA) is simplifying halal certification by integrating directly into existing supply chains and work with businesses looking to enter into the market. This HMA ensures that all certified products pass key Islamic standards, both religiously as…
