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$1 million grant to study the survival of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces in the food supply chain
Virginia Tech researchers are studying how long SARS-CoV-2 survives on surfaces, focusing on its survival on food, food contact surfaces, and other points along the food supply chain. With a two-year, $1 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food…
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Canadians believe food prices are rising faster than income, new survey finds
As the year 2019 ends, the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University is releasing results of a cross-Canada survey on food affordability and food-related resolutions for 2020. In partnership with Angus Reid, the survey explores what Canadians intend to do…
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Study finds non-GM produce earns ‘halo effect’ under new labelling laws
Consumers were more willing to buy unlabeled produce after being shown food tagged as “genetically modified” in a new Cornell University study that comes two months before a new federal law, requiring genetically modified organism disclosure labels on food products,…
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PwC report looks into Canadian consumers’ commitment to sustainability
Transparency, technology and sustainable development are three crucial factors that can reshape the contours of the food sector in the coming years. In its most recent report, Saveurs 2019, PwC Canada examines the interest of certain food sector players in…
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Canadians divided on agrifood trade policy, survey finds
A recent survey conducted by Angus Reid Global on Sept. 9, with the support of Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, suggests Canadians’ expectations are consistent with what we have seen with other elections in the past. A total of 31…
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Study looks into the process of cocoa beans
Just as we have seen an increase in the number of microbreweries making specialty beers, the market for chocolate has also developed, so there are more high-end chocolate manufacturers who are trying to stand out by fine-tuning the taste and…
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Study finds that majority of Canadians are motivated to reduce single-use plastic
Halifax — Single-use plastics—or SUPs—are a very hot topic for Canadians. SUPs are used only once, then discarded or recycled. They include most food and product packaging, plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, and beverage bottles. Reduction of SUPs has emerged…
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Puratos Canada’s releases data from Taste Tomorrow study
Puratos Canada released data from their 2019 Taste Tomorrow study. Taste Tomorrow is the world’s largest independent bakery, patisserie and chocolate consumer survey. The study offers a ‘Foodstep’ into the future by tracking the evolution of trends and unveiling new…
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Eggs can be good for your brain
A recent study from Finland suggests that despite previous links between high cholesterol and dementia, eating one egg a day isn’t bad for your brain
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Study shows how to optimize recycling
To mark Waste Reduction Week in Canada, the Carton Council of Canada spread the word about a new study on recycling optimization
