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Reducing Salmonella in breaded poultry products
New CFIA rules mean Salmonella must be reduced to below detectable amounts in frozen raw breaded products
Schneiders brand focuses on heritage
Maple Leaf is revamping the 128-year-old brand
OIKOS Mix!
OIKOS brand of Greek yogurt from DanoneWave launched OIKOS…
Sidel’s EvoDECO labelling system
The EvoDECO labelling system from Sidel is available as a modular, multi-technology or as dedicated technology equipment.
Bonduelle to expand three facilities in Ontario
Bonduelle Canada Inc. is carrying out a $79.8-million facility expansion and adding 87 jobs in Southwestern Ontario
Mettler Toledo’s Multimount weigh modules
Mettler Toledo says its SWB805 MultiMount weigh modules can reduce contamination risk and help increase processing efficiency in industrial settings
PAC Packaging introduces sustainability checklist
PAC Packaging Consortium released its Sustainability Checklist for Structural Package Designers to help them make more informed decisions
Meal kits: convenience vs. packaging
The popularity of meal kits leaves us with a dilemma: weighing personal convenience against contributing to the packaging waste issue
Trademarks Mean Business
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 14… What comes to mind…
Accounting & accountability – front-of-packaging labelling
The Healthy Eating Strategy and the FOP legislation have well-intentioned outcomes
Pop it! Orville’s updated popcorn
Orville Redenbacher has updated its line-up of microwavable popcorn.…
Laza Hibiscus teas
Laza Food & Beverage Inc. of Guelph, Ont. launched…
BC’s wine industry adds four new regions
BC’s Ministry of Agriculture says it will recognize four new regions under the BC VQA program thanks to recommendations made by the Wine Appellation Task Force
Red Bull’s Winter Edition
This past winter, Canadian consumers were treated to a…
Flow Water’s new flavours
Flow Water Inc. launched what it says is the…
Waterloo Brewing winter mixer
Brick Brewing Co. Limited released its Fall Winter seasonal…
PAW Patrol Apple Wedges
Freshline Foods Ltd. offers PAW Patrol branded fresh-cut products…
Convenience Sells!
Trade shows are a great way to inspire the…
A new online tool launches for B.C.’s food sector
Food and beverage processors in B.C. have a new online tool – BC Food Connection – to connect them with co-packers and commercial kitchens to help them grow their businesses
Ergonomic lifter
Cynergy Ergonomics offers confectionery manufacturers an ergonomic lifter that can speed the packing and loading of candies
Highly sweetened alcoholic beverages need restrictions: Health Canada
Health Canada says the health risks of single-serve, highly sweetened alcoholic beverages – often marketed to youth – are too high
CFIA says meat industry needs to reduce risk of Salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the meat industry needs to do more at the processing level to reduce the risk of Salmonella in frozen raw breaded chicken products
X-ray inspection
Eagle Product Inspection’s EPX100 X-ray system can help manufacturers improve safety and protect their brands
Rebranding Energy Spheres
RECIPE TO RETAIL: Part 13… Brands evolve over time,…
Canadian Cutting-Edge Innovation
Canada is famous for maple syrup, poutine and now,…
Brick Brewing invests $3.5M in upgrades
Brick Brewing Co. Limited says the investment in upgrades to its hometown plant in Kitchener, Ont. will see canning capacity double
Glenfiddich Winter Storm
Glenfiddich launched a limited-edition whisky in Canadian Icewine casks last…
Quebec salad grower acquires land in B.C. for $60 M
Vegpro International says it will use the land to grow organic greens, creating up to 200 jobs over three years
Baby formula plant to open in Kingston, Ont.
A China-based company, Feihe International, is setting up its first subsidiary in Kingston, Ont., creating almost 300 new jobs
Scotian Gold increases capacity
Scotian Gold Co-operative Ltd. received $1.75 million from AAFC to help with the $5.5 million cost of a new addition and production lines
The rise of the “grocerant”: commentary
The “grocerant” model is going mainstream, and it’s not just because of Millennials. It’s much more complicated than that
The total package
Packaging design has moved to simpler, bolder looks, incorporating trends from the artisanal craft movement with unique experiential elements
20 years of writing for Food in Canada – Part 2
The consolidation of federal food legislation begins the cycle for the next two decades of food in Canada
Manage time-specific deliveries
For time-sensitive shipments to and from Canada, Old Dominion can help clients meet required delivery windows with an over 99% on-time rate
Individual portions of OKA cheese
Agropur Co-operative has launched OKA L’Artisan cheese in individual…
High-protein and portable chicken skewers
Expresco Foods has launched on-the-go chicken breast skewers called…
