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Food Safety
Sue the CFIA for its negligence? Good luck
If the CFIA’s negligence causes economic loss, can the injured food company obtain compensation through litigation?
New portable sensor detects food allergens in minutes
A new technology developed at the University of Guelph successfully shaves valuable hours off accurate testing, and will soon be widely available in Canada.
Three-quarters of the world’s honey contain neonicotinoids: study
Scientists in Switzerland release a study on honey and neonicotinoids and while human health is not at risk, bee health still is
Colour-free, scent-free rosemary extract
Kancor Ingredients Limited offers its OxiKan CL rosemary extract to help extend shelf life
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Food recall effectiveness
Food safety expert, Ron Wasik, offers an overview of approaches to enhance food recall effectiveness
Up to 20% of packaged sausages in Canada are mislabelled: study
A study from the University of Guelph has found that packaged sausages labelled as containing one meat type often contain others as well
US scientists develop new vaccine for swine
Scientists with the USDA Agricultural Research Service have developed a new vaccine that could protect pigs and humans from several types of Salmonella
The Phytoshield Flavor System
The PhytoShield Flavor System is a series of customized…
Delivering results
Part II of our look at logistics in the food and beverage industry looks at methods for boosting efficiency, from technology and scheduling to working with the competition
Yes, CFIA, safe food is the priority but it’s not your only job
The CFIA has a clear legislative mandate to help the commercial interests of Canadian industry
Advances in plant sanitation
Sani Marc offers innovative products and services to Canadian food processors
Food safety detection with a smartphone
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a new food safety test that is faster and more cost-effective than other tests already on the market
Report looks at how global subsidies affect Canada’s competitiveness
A new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute finds that global subsidies are causing “unsustainable production” and “misallocation of natural resources”
Shine a light on me
Waterloo company prototypes light-based food inspection technology at Burlington-area food processor
Super detection!
Industrial Magnetics Inc. says its new seals and gaskets are easier to detect by magnetic separation equipment
Canada to further reduce the use of antimicrobials in chicken
The Canadian chicken industry has stopped using Category I antibiotics and is now looking to eliminate Category II antimicrobials of human importance
A small plastic pouch could make produce safer
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has developed a pouch that releases chlorine dioxide gas that can eliminate E. coli bacteria and other pathogens on produce
CFIA wants feedback from stakeholders
The CFIA wants to hear what stakeholders have to say about food safety, meat inspection and certification, animal health and plant health
Food Safety: How to Protect Your Brand
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 11 Food is risky business.…
Questionable assumptions in the SFCR
Estimates made in CG1 will impact the CFIA’s ability to carry out its mandate
Ingredients prevent meat spoilage
Two new natural and taste-free antimicrobial ingredients help prevent spoilage in meat products
$17 million to go toward Canadian genomics projects
Genome Canada announced $17 million in funding will go toward genomics research projects that will help agriculture and agri-food thrive
Canada, Germany extend bonds of research
In a statement, the Canada’s federal government has announced closer ties with Germany when it comes to agricultural research
Federal government launches online consultations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada wants Canadians to participate in a survey to help shape A Food Policy for Canada
Research at new centre will be from farm to fork
Several stakeholders are launching the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence in Saskatchewan, including the federal government who is contributing almost $5 million
Which province scored an A in the first-ever food report card?
The Conference Board of Canada has released Canada’s Food Report Card: Provincial Performance, a report that assesses each province’s food systems and food sectors.
Safe food travels
Digi International Inc. offers its Digi SafeTemps to help customers protect their inventory when it’s on the road or when it’s parked at a dock.
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High duty performance
Tolomatic says its ERD hygienic all-stainless-steel electric cylinders are designed to IP69k rating specifications for clean-in-place, high-temperature, and high-pressure caustic wash downs.
Food safety organization releases latest benchmarking requirements
GFSI or Global Food Safety Initiative has released the seventh edition of its Benchmarking Requirements
Measuring the success of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
Every business assesses its performance against well-defined business goals…
Happy birthday, CFIA
The 20th anniversary of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency…
Truly safe
New regulations, technologies and industry attitudes are ensuring consumers are safe and Canada’s food system prospers
Farm & Food Care Canada has a new identity
The board of Farm & Food Care Canada reviewed its mission and vision and decided to transition to the new Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. The organization says CCFI is better equipped to help build public trust in Canada’s food system
Nitric acid-based cleaner
Madison Chemical’s Compound CR-12ON can remove oxides, oxalates and milkstone from stainless steel dairy and food processing equipment
SFCR and food safety – Part II
This month I’ll continue to look at some of…
Filling the growing labour gap
More changes are on the way to foreign worker programs, but the food processing industry is calling for a more permanent solution to its ongoing labour shortage
