Food Manufacturing Business
Canadian wheat exports rise
As wheat production experiences a decline in Australia, Canadian supplies get more of the market
Canadian wheat farmers now have more options
Alberta researchers have developed two new varieties of wheat that fit with shorter growing seasons, offer higher yield and better disease resistance
Snack foods are claiming more market share
The snack foods category is growing and still has growth potential as consumers lead busier lives and look for on-the-go meal solutions
Untapped ingredient could mean a sea change in snacks
A Canadian researcher who specializes in seaweed says the ingredient holds myriad of health benefits and great potential for snack makers
[Photo Gallery!] On the Shelf!
A sampling of the latest new consumer products includes single-malt Scotch, cider, brandy, chocolate, cracker chips, seafood and no more tears onion seasoning blends
Dairy Farmers of Canada crown Canada’s top cheese
Canadian Cheese Grand Prix award winners announced
Salt, sugar, fat: Food for thought
Ron Doering looks at Michael Moss’s new book Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us
Decline in demand forces plant closure
Canada Bread’s plant in Shawinigan, Que. is set to close as demand for snack cakes drops
Researchers create food from non-food plants
Scientists in the U.S. may have found a way to help feed the world’s growing population by transforming cellulose into starch
Meating the challenge
After several difficult years, Canada’s meat and poultry sector is holding its own by educating the public on product healthiness and more
The CFIA’s new centres of expertise
Gary Gnirss looks at the CFIA’s latest step away from the status quo
Navigating the NHP-food transition
Health Canada transitions food-like natural health products to the food regulatory framework
Canada prepared to impose retaliatory measures
Agriculture minister Gerry Ritz says Canada is ready to impose up to $1 billion in sanctions against the U.S. unless it complies with the WTO
Ontario’s greenhouse growers launch campaign
A new campaign from Ontario’s greenhouse growers is an ambitious program to encourage consumers to buy local
XL Foods’ U.S. operations acquired by JBS USA
JBS completes transaction to purchase two beef processing facilities
Traceability key to increased supply chain confidence: study
A report from IFT finds the threat of not having product-tracing capabilities in the event of a foodborne illness outbreak could mean significant risks for food processors
Most farmers recognize E. coli O157 threat
A survey of cattle producers in Canada finds that the majority is aware of the risks of E. coli and knows that implementing on-farm measures to reduce risk is key
Survey pinpoints barriers to food safety training
Food and beverage processors identify the barriers to food safety training in a global survey out of the U.K.
Free trade agreement opens door to greater pulse exports
Exporters and farmers will have easier access to growing market