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Conferences & Events

Jan 29

ProSweets Cologne The international supplier show for the confectionery industry. Held in parallel with ISM, the International Sweets and Biscuits FairCologne, Germany. Details

Jan 29

ISM The International Sweets and Biscuits Fair is the leading trade fair for the confectionery industry. Held in parallel with ProSweets Cologne. Cologne, Germany Details

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Private-label manufacturer expands through acquisition

Toronto’s Associated Brands acquires U.S. supplement maker

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Agribusiness firm acquires grain-handling facility

Richardson International makes a fourth investment in the Peace River region with its acquisition of Great Northern’s Nampa facility

Consumers are confused about food product labels

A Nielsen study finds nutrition facts tables on food products confuse consumers around the world, opening up opportunities for processors

Natural element could help fight Shiga toxin

U.S. biologists show how manganese can help neutralize Shiga toxin and pave the way for an inexpensive treatment of the infection the bacteria cause

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Global business confidence in Q4: Zero [VIDEO]

The crisis in the Eurozone continues to erode global business confidence, according to a Grant Thornton International survey.

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ISO launches standard for food irradiation

The new ISO 14470:2011 provides state of the art requirements and guidelines for food irradiation

Pack it up!

Douglas Machine introduces its Ascend Bottom Load Case Packer

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FedDev launches advanced manufacturing training initiative

The $5-million Yves Landry Foundation investment is aimed at manufacturers improving productivity.

Food Manufacturing News

U.S. baker acquires Quebec cookie brand

Nonni’s Foods acquires the THINaddictives brand from V.I.S. Inc

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Maritime seafood facilities achieve certification

The British Retail Consortium has certified three salmon processing plants in New Brunswick and P.E.I.

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South Korea opens border to Canadian beef, veal

Federal government confirms exports will begin again

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$2.6 million donation to Breakfast for Learning program

President’s Choice funding national student nutrition initiative

Fabrication News

Canada is not so global after all

Canada’s global trade presence may not be all it’s cracked up to be, according to a Conference Board of Canada study.

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$3.5 million to go to livestock research

Saskatchewan producers to benefit from funding to 26 research projects

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Optimism among agri-food producers at an all-time high

Annual Farm Credit Canada survey reveals positive outlook for industry

Packaging News

ConAgra Foods acquires Del Monte Canada

Acquisition includes Del Monte–branded packaged fruit and vegetable products, Aylmer tomato products and a manufacturing facility in Dresden, Ont.

Fabrication News

Ontario scores B- on regulatory reform

Ontario’s manufacturers can look forward to a little less red tape from the provincial government, according to research by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Food Manufacturing News

U.S. and Asia to drive growth in wine consumption

Global wine consumption figures show growth over the next four years will not likely come from Europe

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Saskatchewan gains $8.3 million in agricultural funding

Funds will go toward 34 crop-related research projects

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Flavour forecast highlights global cuisine

McCormick’s annual flavour report sees merging of cultures, foods

Test it!

Neogen offers users simple quantitative tests for mycotoxins with its new RevealQ+

Fabrication News

Tap into $18.9M SMART money for productivity projects

There’s $18.9 million in funding available through the CME SMART program for export-focused companies in Southern Ontario looking at productivity improvements.

Food Manufacturing News

Researchers find compound that controls Listeria

U.S. researchers discover a compound that can disable Listeria monocytogenes and won’t harm people and animals

Fabrication News

SMEs warming to emerging markets

Although most of Canada's SMEs prefer to operate close to home, some are looking at emerging markets for export opportunities to supplement trade with the US, according to UPS Canada study.