Food Manufacturing Trends
Canada’s wine industry contributes billions to economy
The wine and grape industry contributes almost $7 billion to Canada’s economy, from job creation and tourism to tax generation and agricultural growth
Taste Test: Consumer product reviews
Food in Canada’s consumer panel reviews Pizzelle Italian Waffle Cookies from Mississauga, Ont.’s NuStef International.
Positive conditions for global poultry industry
A new report from Rabobank predicts better conditions for the global poultry industry but adds that the outlook is still “very fragile”
Saputo to close European plants
Unable to achieve sufficient critical mass to be profitable, Saputo Inc. has decided to close its two plants in Europe
IPPE Round up!
IPPE attracts a record number of visitors to Atlanta, Ga. for one of its biggest shows ever
Canadian market opens for stevia
Health Canada approved stevia for use as an ingredient, creating opportunities for stevia suppliers and food product manufacturers
Prairie province is tops in agri-food exports
For the second year in a row, Saskatchewan is Canada’s top agri-food exporting province
High Liner commits to sustainability
The Atlantic Canada-based company says by the end of 2013 all of its seafood will be from certified sustainable sources
Heinz, 3G announce historic transaction
H.J. Heinz Company will become a private company now that it’s been acquired by 3G Capital for US$28 billion
On the Shelf!
A sampling of this season’s new consumer products includes beverages and healthy snacks
Global consumers hungry for global flavours
A new study has found that consumers around the world crave flavours and foods from other regions and cultures
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
Energy drinks in the news
Energy drinks have been getting a lot of press lately, and it hasn’t all been good
BrandSpark announces winners of 10th annual BNPAs
Consumer study shows continued enthusiasm for new products
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
Ancient grain to have a banner year
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has named 2013 the International year of the Quinoa
Price, access make it difficult for Atlantic Canadians to eat healthy
The latest Eating Patterns in Canada study shows that Atlantic Canadians are more concerned about nutrition but price and access to fresh foods may be affecting their diets
Truth in labelling – the right to know
Should consumers have the right to know if their food contains genetically modified organisms?
Breakfast foods growing like hotcakes
New market research finds that the breakfast category is huge among consumers, who are willing to pay more for higher-quality breakfast products