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Seafood farmers and consumers have an organic option
The new Canadian Organic Aquaculture Standard means farmers can apply it to their production methods and
consumers have the option of purchasing organic
SIAL Canada 2012 showcases winners
The SIAL trade show and conference took place in Montreal in May and held competitions for producers of innovative food products, coffee and olive oil
Baked goods producer wins export award
Toronto-based Fiera Foods wins Ontario’s Food Exporter Award for 2012
Prevention is U.S. government’s goal
The U.S. government’s new prevention-based measures aim to keep consumers safe from foodborne bacteria
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Carbon rule delays will lock in high emissions: research
Delays in regulating greenhouse gas emissions mean Canada is quickly locking in old-fashioned infrastructure that will fill the air with carbon for decades to come, new research shows.
Our products need to measure environmental footprint: report
A new report says the world is moving to a new business standard for being green, but Canada is not moving along with it.
Sweet and sinful
Premium quality and unique flavour combinations are encouraging even the most health-conscious consumers to indulge in the occasional chocolate or candy treat
How to make change happen
According to Gary Fread, a transformation of the food industry must occur now
$50M pasta plant in Regina on a back burner
Plans to build a $50-million pasta-processing plant in Regina have been put on the back burner.
Canadian firms pursue growth through acquisitions: Grant Thornton
Canadian companies are pursuing growth through acquisitions over the next three years, says a Grant Thornton International Business Report.
Canon moving to robots-only digital camera production
Canon is moving toward fully automating digital camera production in an effort to cut costs – a key change being played out across Japan, a world leader in robotics.
Economy adds 58,200 jobs: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada says the economy surprised again in April, creating 58,200 new jobs as employment rose in most goods-producing industries and in most provinces.
PLANT takes on Milan: Day 2
Expansive FieraMilano showcases FluidTrans, Plast 2012 and Xylexpo trade shows.
March trade surplus up; exports, imports down
Statistics Canada says exports and imports both slipped in March, but the country’s trade surplus rose to $351 million from $273 million in February.
Antimicrobial can fight Listeria monocytogenes
A new antimicrobial ingredient from Kemin Industries is suitable for ready-to-eat meat applications
Big news for Canadian dairy processor
Ultima Foods announces a custom agreement with Yoplait, a new launch and a major investment
Canadians hungry for M&A: Ernst & Young
More Canadian companies intend to pursue acquisitions, bucking global statistics, according to a survey by Ernst & Young.
The Ethical Omnivore
When it comes to meat and poultry, consumers are bringing ethical and safety concerns to the table
Canuck CEOs trailing globally on R&D investment plans: PwC
Canadian CEOs are missing the boat when it comes to R&D and innovation plans for everyhting from new products and services to finding cost reductions in existing practices, according to a global survey by PwC.
Modest profit gains ahead: Conference Board of Canada
The Conference Board of Canada’s Leading Indicator of Industry suggests corporate profitability in Canada will continue to post modest gains in the coming months.
Cold spell devastates apples, tender fruits sector
Weather causes losses to Ontario apple and tender fruit crops; loss to growers and economy could reach $100 million
Technology turns ag-waste into useful products
The federal government has given a University of Alberta technology an investment boost paving the way for innovative new products
Grocer cleans up its private label line
President’s Choice brand products will no longer have artificial colours and flavours, says Loblaw Companies
