Food Manufacturing Trends
On the shelf!
A sampling of this season’s new consumer products includes chocolate, alcoholic beverages, desserts and more
Demand for food safety products to reach US$18 billion
A Freedonia report finds that the global market for food safety products is on the rise and will likely hit US$18 billion in 2016
Global agriculture commodity markets will rebalance in 2013
Rabobank’s latest commodities outlook says global agriculture commodity markets will shift from a squeeze to a surplus but prices will remain volatile
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
Saputo acquires U.S. company for $1.45 billion
Canadian cheese maker has acquired the U.S.-based Morningstar Foods, a subsidiary of Dean Foods Company
Confectionery tops snack purchases during holiday season
Study shows healthy snacking not a priority at Christmas
Chocolate maker invests in sustainable cocoa
Mondelez commits $400 million to its cocoa supply chain
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
Health Canada to update food additive regulations
The new regulations are being welcomed by industry who says they’ll streamline the approval process for food additives consumers want
Consumers to shape food trends: report
Innova Market Insights says informed consumers will influence the food industry and coming trends
Lassonde wins Healthy Workplace award
Excellence Canada announces the winners of its Canada Awards for Excellence; Lassonde receives gold in the Healthy Workplace category
Taste Test: Consumer product reviews
Food in Canada’s consumer panel reviews The PoP Shoppe’s new line of canned beverages
Virgo’s SupplySide previews upcoming SupplySide West
Attendees get organized and make the most of the largest SupplySide West to-date
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
Milk production to increase in Canada: report
The Global Agricultural Information Network’s latest report finds that as Canadian dairy requirements are on the rise, milk production will follow suit
Association picks top 10 grocery products for 2013 WITH PHOTO GALLERY
At Grocery Innovations Canada, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers unveils the most innovative new products
High-tech cranberry receiving station opens in B.C.
Ocean Spray’s new $26-million facility will help the company maximize handling efficiency and increase capacity
First awards to recognize fairtrade business
Fairtrade Canada launches its first annual Canadian Fairtrade Awards recognizing retail and foodservice with a conscience
New bill to promote local foods
As the food manufacturing industry in Ontario continues to grow, the province says it will introduce a bill that supports local producers and the foods they grow