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Food In Canada
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Government of Canada celebrates 75th anniversary of the founding of the FAO of the UN
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food was joined by Sonny Perdue, United States Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Nadine Girault, Minister of International…
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PM vows to continue to work with partners to address food insecurity and strengthen local food supply chains
On October 17th, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, vowed to continue to work with partners to address food insecurity and strengthen local food supply chains as part of a statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: “Today, on…
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BioNeutra Global Corporation and Clearwater Seafoods win the 2020 Alizés Awards
The Agri-Food Export Group Quebec-Canada (Export Group) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Alizés Awards, presented by FCC and dedicated to the celebration of excellence in the agri-food exports sector. The two laureates, unveiled during a virtual…
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Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) pleased with Speech From the Throne
“As the voice of Canada’s food, health and consumer products manufacturers, FHCP welcomed the government’s Throne Speech and commitment to address some of the immediate challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Food, health and consumer product manufacturers’ extraordinary actions…
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BC Food and Beverage Awards will be held tomorrow night, September 24th
Don’t miss the annual BC Food and Beverage Awards with an unforgettable broadcast showcasing the best of BC’s food, beverage and natural health product industry. Hosted by the spirited Fred Lee with guest BC AG Minister Lannah Popham, and a…
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Winner of 2020 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award has been announced
Mike Ecker, President of the Vineland Growers Co-operative, has been announced as the 2020 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award winner. He was presented this award during a virtual gathering with members of the CPMA Board of Directors and Past Chairs as…
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Sustainability – Babybel products now in guaranteed recycled packaging
Bel Group is partnering with TerraCycle to guarantee the recyclability of the packaging of the tens of thousands of Babybel products sold annually in Canada. Two of its main brands—Boursin and The Laughing Cow—are produced in Canada through local dairy…
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Boosted domestic food production tops wish list for next week’s throne speech: new findings from the Broadbent Institute
New information from a survey commissioned by the Broadbent Institute shows that a majority of Canadians (54 per cent) want to see the federal government announce bold new ideas for how to fundamentally improve people’s lives and deal with climate…
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Hubberts Industries, established in 1899, rebrands as Bank Brothers Sustainable Ingredients
Hubberts Industries, a 100+ year-old Canadian food ingredients company, has rebranded as Bank Brothers Sustainable Ingredients (BBSI). Hubberts Industries was established in 1899 and over the years has gradually expanded its operations and diversified its offerings to include a wide…
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Survey: COVID-19 Driving Canadians to Waste Less Food
A new nation-wide survey shows that Canadians are wasting less food while COVID-19 public health measures have been in place. Love Food Hate Waste Canada, delivered by the National Zero Waste Council in conjunction with its campaign partners, worked with the…
