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Deliwok receives government funding to upgrade operations
Deliwok has been awarded a $1.15 million repayable contribution from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. With the help of this funding, the company will be able to go ahead with a project that will allow it to increase the…
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New survey finds Canadians worry about rising food costs
Rising food prices worry nearly nine in 10 Canadians, according to a new survey conducted by Abacus Data (commissioned by FCPC). The survey also found that 70 per cent of Canadians think food prices will continue to rise if the…
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Canada to ban single-use plastic
The Government of Canada announced a ban on single-use plastics by 2021. Less than 10 per cent of plastic used in Canada gets recycled. At this rate, Canadians will throw away an estimated $11 billion worth of plastic materials each…
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Food and Beverage Ontario asking provincial government for industrial electricity changes
Food and Beverage Ontario will be releasing their submission to the Ontario Government’s consultation on industrial electricity rates at the organization’s annual conference on May 28. FBO is asking the Ontario Government to make electricity bills simpler, lower and predictable…
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Under threat
Despite recent government funding announcements, Canada’s food and beverage processing and manufacturing industry still have serious concerns over the future of the industry’s competitiveness. In last month’s column, I highlighted how the federal government is sending mixed messages in terms…
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Government invests in co-op cheese factory
ST. ALBERT, ON — St-Albert Cheese Co-operative received $1.5 million in funding under the Dairy Processing Investment Fund. The funding will be used to modernize equipment that will help the company improve its productivity and competitiveness. This investment is part…
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Foodarom expands from Government of Canada funding
Foodarom is developing new markets through receiving funding of $220,000 from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. Through the government’s assistance, Foodarom is able to finance a portion of its marketing activities and hire a resource dedicated to developing the…
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Health Canada to authorize new food additive uses
Health Canada has published a notice of intent to issue a food marketing authorization, adjusting three marketing authorizations for food additives. The adjustment would allow five new food additive uses that have been found to be safe for consumption. The…
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Canada cuts tariffs to give food manufacturing a boost
A lengthy list of fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, spices, fats, oils, food preparations and chocolate products now classify as duty-free
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New Saskatchewan regulations to protect livestock health
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture livestock programs will soon begin requiring applicants to have a Premises Identification number to participate
