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Exporting & Importing
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Finalists announced for the 2020 Alizés Awards – winners unveiled September 29
The Agri-Food Export Group Quebec-Canada (Export Group) is pleased to announce the six finalists of the second edition of the Alizés Awards, selected by a jury of recognized experts in the field of agri-food exports. The Alizés Awards celebrate the…
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Feds to probe complaints of wheat gluten dumping
Federal officials are launching a probe into whether wheat gluten from six countries is being dumped in Canada at prices undercutting the domestic product. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said Friday it’s launching an investigation to determine whether “certain…
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Quebec vegetable producers set to grow with investments in innovative technology and processes
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is contributing nearly $2.2 million for two Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington, Quebec companies as they move forward with first-in-the-sector projects, making use of advanced agricultural technology. Specifically, an investment of $625,419 will support Les Jardins A. Guérin et Fils, Inc.…
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The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old returns to Canada
July 9, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – The Macallan has announced the return of Sherry Oak 12 Years Old to the Canadian market. The award-winning, single malt whisky will be available in liquor stores nationwide in time for the summer season.…
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Flow Alkaline Spring Waters secures $45 million in funding
May 5, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Flow Alkaline Spring Water has completed its Series D capital raise, securing $45 million (U.S.) in funding. The news was confirmed by Flow Alkaline Spring Water founder and CEO Nicholas Reichenbach. “Flow shares this…
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Gay Lea Foods says Ottawa has again failed the dairy industry
May 4, 2020, Ottawa, Ont. – The Canadian dairy industry has once again been let down by the Trudeau government, with Canada giving yet another concession to the Trump administration at the expense of food security in the Canadian dairy…
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Dairy producers and processors say they were misled on CUSMA start date
April 30, 2020, Ottawa, Ont. – The Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and Dairy Processors Association of Canada (DPAC) have issued a joint statement indicating that, like parliamentarians, they were also misled about the date of implementation of the Canada-United…
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Parliament hustles through CUSMA ratification
Ottawa | Reuters — Canada’s Parliament rushed through ratification of the new Canada-U.S.-Mexico (CUSMA) trade pact on Friday March 13 before taking a three-week break to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, a top government official said. Canada was…
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Toronto-based Hilary’s Salesmaster to distribute PATHWATER product in Canada
March 4, 2020, Fremont, Calif. – PATHWATER, the first bottled water brand to introduce purified water in an infinitely refillable, recyclable aluminum bottle, is entering the Canadian retail market through its exclusive Canadian distribution partnership with Toronto, Ont.-based Hilary’s Salesmaster…
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CN halts rail traffic in East due to protests
Canadian National Railway (CN) is shutting down its Eastern Canada operations due to ongoing blockades on its rail lines in Ontario. The company announced Thursday it’s been “forced to initiate a disciplined and progressive shutdown” in the region, which means…
