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Food In Canada
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Canada’s Halal Monitoring Authority helps foodservice operators during COVID-19
The Halal Monitoring Authority (HMA), Canada’s only certification body that monitors at every step, has taken on the costs to support halal Canadian restauranteurs as the global pandemic continues to threaten the foodservice industry. “When the reality of COVID-19 hit, our team…
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A new utensil for agriculture vocabulary
The vocabulary of agriculture can be difficult for someone new to the sector, or when trying to share information with the public. A new online service, Utensil.ca, has been launched to help producers, industry members and the public learn more about the…
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Maple Leaf names new senior VP of industry and global government relations
July 28, 2020, Mississauga, Ont. – Maple Leaf Foods has named Nadia Theodore as senior vice president of global industry and government relations effective Oct. 13. She will succeed Rory McAlpine, who will retire after 15 years with Maple Leaf Foods. Theodore joins…
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BevCanna announces appointment of beverage pioneer to advisory board
July 28, 2020, Vancouver, B.C. – BevCanna Enterprises Inc., a maker of cannabis-infused beverages, has appointed beverage industry pioneer Douglas Mason, a lifelong resident of the Vancouver area, to its independent advisory board. As an experienced C-level executive and board member in…
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Heinz launches new lineup of baby food
July 28, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Heinz is introducing HEINZ BY NATURE™, a new lineup of baby food, including options that are organic, and made with natural ingredients and acerola cherry. Propelling the category forward, it’s made with simple processes like…
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Proteina launches organic, high-protein cheese in Ontario
July 28, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Online store Proteina High Protein Foods has launched a high-protein cheese developed specifically to support weight loss and muscle growth or for those seeking a healthy alternative. “As a health-minded consumer who also loves…
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Fruit and vegetable farmers want government support to keep workers safe
July 28, 2020, Guelph, Ont. – Ontario’s fruit and vegetable farmers are calling for continued support and proactive action by government officials and health authorities to help keep farm workers safe. The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (OFVGA) says…
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Else Nutrition product receives key USDA organic certification
July 27, 2020, Vancouver, B.C. – Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. has announced that its novel, plant-based complete nutrition product for toddlers has received the key USDA organic certification. Following successful production, consultations and reviews, the toddler nutrition product is now…
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Young people chosen for agricultural council
July 27, 2020, Ottawa, Ont. – The government has announced the 25 young people who will form the new Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CAYC). The youth were chosen from more than 800 applications received, representing a diverse mix of subsectors…
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Poutine proves to be popular takeout food
As most Canadians have had to stay home for the greater part of the year to abide by social distancing rules, at-home eating behaviors have changed significantly. DoorDash has unveiled its mid-year trend report with the top takeout foods ordered…
