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Canada’s Food Price Report forecasts an increase in food costs
Food prices for 2020 are expected to increase, according to Canada’s Food Price Report by the University of Guelph and Dalhousie University. Overall, they predict that food prices will increase by two to four per cent, costing the average family…
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Canada has export potential, FCC report finds
Canada still has room to expand and diversify beyond its largest traditional markets for its top four agriculture exports, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) most recent trade report. But while there are opportunities to increase those exports, the report…
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Study looks into access to healthy food
The majority of Canadians face challenges related to food access and healthy eating, according to a new Leger report released on World Food Day, Oct. 16. The survey, commissioned by Danone Canada, showed that 6 in 10 (61 per cent)…
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Ardent Mills releases sustainability report
Ardent Mills, flour-milling and ingredient company, has released its annual Sustainability Report for Fiscal 2019. The report is available for download here. “Our sustainability pillars focus on agriculture, operations, procurement and transportation,” said Dan Dye, CEO of Ardent Mills. “We…
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Senate report recommends Canada Food Guide overhaul
The Senate committee report also recommends a potential tax on sugary beverages, as well as a ban on directing food and beverage advertising at children
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FBO releases “report cards” on industry innovation
Recent studies from Food and Beverage Ontario show that processors are keen to innovate, but access to innovation resources is key
