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Gluten-free sector expected to grow
A new report from research firm MarketsandMarkets says the global gluten-free market will hit US$6.2 billion by 2018
Farm animal health in Quebec receives a boost
Quebec’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has devoted $15.1 million to animal health over a three-year period from 2013 to 2016
Feds invest in Saskatchewan agrifood production
Governments support improved efficiencies in value-added processing
Each year one in eight Canadians suffers with foodborne illness: report
The Public Health Agency of Canada has released a report that provides the most accurate picture yet of foodborne illness in Canada and which pathogens cause the most illnesses
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Quebec SMEs continue to grow, but could invest more: report
56 per cent of firms in province experienced revenue growth of at least five per cent last year
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BC shares top spot in export growth, according to EDC
Province's exports predicted to grow by 11 per cent in 2013, 12 per cent in 2014
Almost 300,000 unfilled jobs, many off them in manufacturing: CFIB
SMEs report Q1 vacancy rate steady at 2.5%, small companies struggling to fill positions.
Alberta exports to grow through 2014 on rising energy production, weaker dollar: EDC
Provincial forecast shows exports will surge by nine per cent in 2013, another six per cent in 2014
Manufacturing sales dip slightly in March on declines in coal, oil
Down 0.3 per cent for third decline in four months, according to agency
EU to modernize Europe’s agri-food rules
In the wake of the horsemeat scandal, the European Commission has released a package of measures to strengthen food standards
Canadian Cattlemen apply to have irradiation approved
The Canadian Cattlemen Association is asking Health Canada to approve the use of irradiation on ground beef in Canada
US government rejects border crossing fees
US Senate dismisses USDA's desire to charge for cargo and agricultural inspections
A National Food Strategy: Planning Into Action – Part 2
Gary Fread continues his look at implementing a Canadian food strategy
Coca-Cola Canada pledges to help fight obesity
Company outlines actions for products and communities
Ontario firm buys European grain handling systems maker
Vicwest acquired PTM Technology of Este, Italy, for undisclosed price
Nova Scotia to develop aquaculture regulations
The province, stakeholders and the aquaculture industry will work together to ensure the industry is sustainable and protects the environment
Manufacturing execs ENGAGE to break through business barriers
Manufacturing execs ENGAGE to break through business barriers
US recovery to spur growth in Quebec exports through 2014: EDC
Chief economist Peter Hall said province's exports projected to surge by eight per cent in 2013
Old Dutch Foods closing its plant in Quebec
The plant closure leaves 216 staff out of work; Old Dutch says the plant had reached the end of its economic life
UN says trade in environmentally-friendly products to almost triple, hit $2.2 trillion by 2020
Urges developing nations with abundant renewable resources to take advantage of "green trade"
Programs put spotlight on hunger in Canada
Food Banks Canada, the FCC and other partners launch programs to collect donations and raise awareness of hunger in Canada
India potential sweet spot for Canadian firms in ‘hot’ sectors: report
Conference Board of Canada identifies autos, machinery as "sweet spot" sectors in booming economy