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Food In Canada
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Beyond Meat to offer plant-based meat in HelloFresh meal kits
Consumers are increasingly looking to diversify their protein source, whether it be for health, environment or ethical reasons. Canada’s Food Guide suggests that eating plant-based foods “can have a positive effect on health, including a lowered risk of cancer, heart…
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New network supports food and beverage manufacturing innovation and collaboration
WINNIPEG– A new Canadian Food Innovators Network is being established to boost collaboration, innovation and commercialization in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector. Federal investment of up to $30 million was announced today by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada…
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McCain Foods invest in Brazilian French fry factory
São Paulo – McCain Foods, the world leader in frozen French fries, potato specialties and appetizers, and one of the top 10 most valuable food brands in the world, announces its investment in its first French fry factory in Brazil.…
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Agri-Neo food-safety solution receives recognition
As consumers across the globe look for safer and healthier food options, innovative Canadian companies, such as Agri-Neo Inc., are developing solutions to safely feed the world. Agri-Neo Inc. received a FedDev Ontario contribution of $570,000 for the commercialization of…
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PEI Mussel King relieves funding for international expos
MORELL, P.E.I – Minister of Veterans Affairs was in Morell, P.E.I to announce $49,000 in funding for PEI Mussel King Inc. The investment, made under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriMarketing Program, will support PEI Mussel King in export development opportunities,…
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SweeGen stevia sweetener approved for sale in Canada
CALIFORNIA — SweeGen, Inc., a nature-based sweetener company, announced its non-GMO BESTEVIA Reb E stevia leaf sweetener meets all regulatory criteria cited in Health Canada’s List of Permitted Sweeteners of Steviol Glycosides and can now be sold in Canada. “Reb E…
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Petcurean health and nutrition specialist recognized with award
Petcurean, a manufacturer of premium-quality pet food, announced that Michele Dixon, a health and nutrition specialist at Petcurean, has been honoured with a 2019 ICON Award from Pet Age magazine. This annual award honours pet professionals who have demonstrated a…
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Tim Hortons introduces plant-based burgers to menu
After the successful launch of three new Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwiches last month, Tim Hortons is expanding plant-based offerings to the lunch and dinner menu with two new Beyond Burgers. The 100 per cent plant-based burger patty was developed by…
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Dairy Farmers of Canada recognized for sustainable practices
SASKATOON – Dairy Farmers of Canada received international recognition from Unilever for its commitments towards sustainable milk production practices. Unilever concluded that 100 per cent of milk produced in Canada is sustainably sourced in accordance with their Sustainable Agriculture Code.…
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Grow the value-added food sector to capitalize on its untapped potential: Senate committee
Canada should expand the value-added food sector by improving regulations to allow for the expansion of international trade of processed food products, investing in innovation, and reducing the barriers to growth inside its borders, a Senate committee said. Currently, only…
