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Research & Development
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Health Canada to authorize new food additive uses
Health Canada has published a notice of intent to issue a food marketing authorization, adjusting three marketing authorizations for food additives. The adjustment would allow five new food additive uses that have been found to be safe for consumption. The…
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Nestlé launches R&D Accelerator
Nestlé announced its new Research and Development Accelerator based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The accelerator brings together Nestlé scientists, students and start-ups to advance science and technology with the objective to accelerate the development of innovative products and systems. Internal, external…
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Government of Canada invests in pork industry
The federal government has announced an investment of over $6 million to help the Canadian Pork industry harness innovation to boost production, strengthen public trust, and expand markets for Canadian pork at home and abroad. The investment was made under the…
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Development of Cheese Expertise Centre in Quebec receives funding
The federal government has announced an investment of $376,668 to develop a Cheese Expertise Centre and for two projects to support the ability of Quebec cheese processors to continue to innovate and compete in the market. The announcement was made…
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New food and nutrient data system for researchers, consumers launched by ARS
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service released an integrated food and nutrient data system today that provides online access to nutrient profile information about a wide variety of foods and food products. The system, known as FoodData Central, should prove to be…
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New public opinion research on hot button issues around food
A new study provides further understanding into the tides of public opinion around Canadian food, how it’s grown, and the relationship consumers want with farmers and those that process their food. Public Opinion: a study of Canadian conversations online on…
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Second Harvest to study and accelerate food rescue across Canada with a $1.8M investment from the Walmart Foundation
Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, is undertaking the first national study of food programs offered by public sector and community service organizations though a $1.8 million CDN grant from the Walmart Foundation. Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest,…
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Food Policy pledged in pre-election budget
Released March 19, the federal government’s annual budget for 2019 commits to the development of what it dubbed the Food Policy for Canada, pledging $134.4 million over five years starting in 2019-20 and $5.2 million ongoing. That $134.4 million funding…
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Scientists Intensify Research on key chemical structures within Cannabis
With the growth of the cannabis industry there has been an increase of studies to further understand the plant and its biological makeup. Medical institutions such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of…
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Canadian food and beverage companies get mixed grades on nutrition goals: U of T report
Canada’s largest food and beverage manufacturers could aim higher to improve nutrition, reduce obesity and prevent chronic disease, according to a new report by University of Toronto researchers. The study is the first to evaluate Canada’s biggest food and beverage…
