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USDA’s final rule on COOL discriminates against Canadian hogs and cattle
The USDA's final ruling on its changes to COOL will continue to discriminate against Canadian cattle and hog producers
Breeding plants can produce functional foods
A team at the University of Guelph has found a way to turn eggs into a food that could help protect consumers’ vision
Texas company to build 3-D food printer prototype
NASA has issued a grant to SMRC to build a 3-D food printing system prototype for long-distance space travel
Feds unveil food safety action plan
The federal government launched its Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan, which it says will strengthen Canada’s food safety system
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Put a lid or a cap on it
Vi-Cas Manufacturing offers a variety of contact parts that can fit most brands of capping and lidding equipment
Quebec SMEs continue to grow, but could invest more: report
56 per cent of firms in province experienced revenue growth of at least five per cent last year
How food-safe are your uniforms?
Three things you should look for in a uniform rental company to ensure food safety is top of mind
Gluten-free sector expected to grow
A new report from research firm MarketsandMarkets says the global gluten-free market will hit US$6.2 billion by 2018
BC shares top spot in export growth, according to EDC
Province's exports predicted to grow by 11 per cent in 2013, 12 per cent in 2014
Farm animal health in Quebec receives a boost
Quebec’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has devoted $15.1 million to animal health over a three-year period from 2013 to 2016
Almost 300,000 unfilled jobs, many off them in manufacturing: CFIB
SMEs report Q1 vacancy rate steady at 2.5%, small companies struggling to fill positions.
Alberta exports to grow through 2014 on rising energy production, weaker dollar: EDC
Provincial forecast shows exports will surge by nine per cent in 2013, another six per cent in 2014
Feds invest in Saskatchewan agrifood production
Governments support improved efficiencies in value-added processing
Manufacturing sales dip slightly in March on declines in coal, oil
Down 0.3 per cent for third decline in four months, according to agency
Each year one in eight Canadians suffers with foodborne illness: report
The Public Health Agency of Canada has released a report that provides the most accurate picture yet of foodborne illness in Canada and which pathogens cause the most illnesses
Ingredient reduces salt levels
SODA-LO Salt Microspheres from Tate & Lyle can reduce salt levels by 50 per cent and they function just like salt
EU to modernize Europe’s agri-food rules
In the wake of the horsemeat scandal, the European Commission has released a package of measures to strengthen food standards
Canadian Cattlemen apply to have irradiation approved
The Canadian Cattlemen Association is asking Health Canada to approve the use of irradiation on ground beef in Canada
US government rejects border crossing fees
US Senate dismisses USDA's desire to charge for cargo and agricultural inspections
A National Food Strategy: Planning Into Action – Part 2
Gary Fread continues his look at implementing a Canadian food strategy
Coca-Cola Canada pledges to help fight obesity
Company outlines actions for products and communities
Ontario firm buys European grain handling systems maker
Vicwest acquired PTM Technology of Este, Italy, for undisclosed price
Nova Scotia to develop aquaculture regulations
The province, stakeholders and the aquaculture industry will work together to ensure the industry is sustainable and protects the environment