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Processing
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NuWave Foods assessing technology to develop shelf-stable baked goods
May 15, 2020, Vancouver, B.C. – EnWave Corporation has signed a technology evaluation and licence option agreement with Canadian food company NuWave Foods Inc. to evaluate the potential commercial use of the company’s Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV™) dehydration technology. NuWave…
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Alberta food processors can access funds to train workers
May 12, 2020, Edmonton, Alta. – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is providing up to $5 million in support to food processors, farmers and agri-businesses to help offset the cost to train new domestic employees. The funding was announced in response…
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Governments helping Ontario meat processors protect workers
May 12, 2020, Woodstock, Ont. – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $2.25 million in provincially licensed meat processing plants to better protect employees and ensure the continued supply of healthy products for consumers during the COVID-19 outbreak.…
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Canadian Meat Council pleased with federal funding
May 6, 2020, Ottawa, Ont. – The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) says funding announced by the federal government will help meat processors continue to improve their facilities. “Our members have already invested heavily in ensuring that they can provide safe…
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Federal government announces aid for food processors, businesses and farmers
May 6, 2020, Ottawa, Ont. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an investment of more than $252 million to support farmers, food businesses, and food processors. He also announced that the government intends to propose an additional $200 million…
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Federal government providing funds to fish and seafood processors
April 27, 2020, Ottawa, Ont. – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Bernadette Jordan has announced $62.5 million of new assistance to the fish and seafood processing sector. The new Canadian Seafood Stabilization…
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Nova Scotia company steps up processing in light of COVID-19
March 26, 2020, Dartmouth, N.S. – Outcast Foods is aggressively increasing its production to address the high demand for North American dried fruits and vegetables brought on by COVID-19. The company uses a state of the art, three-step process to…
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Sofina Foods is giving back to employees and community
March 26, 2020, Markham, Ont. – Sofina Foods Inc., a privately-owned manufacturer of primary and further processed protein products, is taking steps to help its employees in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is giving premium pay to front-line…
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Temporary foreign workers exempt from Canada’s travel ban
Farm workers coming to Canada under programs for temporary and seasonal workers will be exempt from a ban on foreign nationals entering the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that effective Wednesday, foreign nationals from all countries except the…
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One-piece processor prevents bacterial growth
March 19, 2020, York, Penn. – Readco Kurimoto LLC has announced a one-piece, seamless design, continuous processor that prevents bacterial growth and contamination. Readco is a process equipment manufacturer in Pennsylvania. The processor featues a novel, one-piece screw design that…
