Food Manufacturing Research and Development
New food safety prototype designed for packaged foods
Scientists develop new method to make packaged foods safer
USP expands its database of food fraud cases
After analyzing new information, the USP has added seafood, clouding agents and lemon juice as foods vulnerable to fraud
Crop research receives funding in Saskatchewan
The $6.5 million funding will mean benefits for several organizations and crop producers and help create more productive and profitable sectors
Coca Cola Canada supports Arctic conservation efforts
Initiative will raise awareness and funds for polar bears and their habitat
Food prices at mercy of Mother Nature and other factors
The latest stats from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN are positive news for global consumers and food prices, but in Canada forecasts predict food prices to rise
Gluten-free breads improve with buckwheat
A study from Italy finds that adding buckwheat flour to gluten-free breads improves texture and nutrition
Creating a culture of strategic change
Gary Fread explains why creating a Canadian food strategy will require changes to our cultural mindset
Report: Canadian food industry falling behind in innovation
Result is of global export markets says Conference Board
Cheese first made in the 6th millennium BC
New research has uncovered evidence that proves humans were making cheese more than 7,000 years ago
Scientist builds “spa” that zaps bacteria on leafy greens
A scientist at the University of Illinois found that using ultrasound in troughs of water can dislodge and destroy dangerous bacteria on leafy greens
Groups join together to tackle E. coli
Several Canadian groups have joined together to develop better tests to detect E. coli during food processing
Saskatchewan to host global food security institute
Province, university and PotashCorp partner to launch new food centre
Canada approves stevia for use in foods and beverages
Health Canada has approved stevia for use in foods and beverages, a move that extends its use beyond just the natural health products category
Organic dairy farms offer more benefits: report
A U.S. group releases a report that investigates the economic impact of organic dairy farms on rural communities
Give it natural colour
Sensient Colors expands its Microfine technology to offer more shades and natural alternatives
Traceability is key to food risk management: report
A recent report for the Centre for Food in Canada recommends that all players in the food supply chain be able to trace products back and forward
Trends in metal-detectable plastics in food
Finding effective measures to prevent product contamination continues to be a priority for food manufacturers
Climate change could kill the Arabica coffee bean
A new study out of the U.K. has found that the Arabica coffee bean could become extinct in the wild within 70 years
Re-think food packaging for today’s consumer: research
Recent research released at Pack Expo finds that since consumers are often multi-tasking they need to be able to open food packages with one hand
Agencies review mechanically tenderized meat
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada are reviewing how to handle and cook mechanically tenderized meat to help keep consumers safe