Food Manufacturing News
Founders sell craft brewery to RJ Brewers
La Brasserie McAuslan Brewing is now part of the RJ Brewers family but will continue to operate independently
Manufacturers still hot about prospects for 2013: SME
Almost 75% intend to invest in equipment this year, budgets from $50,000 to $5 million.
Carney says foreign workers program must be temporary, aimed at high skills
To be used primarily to fill needs for high-skilled jobs temporarily, until businesses can train Canadians
2013 Canadian Food Industry Report now available
Find out which sectors of the industry gained and which lost out in 2012, plus forecasts for 2013
Canadian wheat exports rise
As wheat production experiences a decline in Australia, Canadian supplies get more of the market
Strong export rebound this year pivotal to economic growth: EDC
Spring forecast says shipments will rebound to nine per cent this year, after disappointing gain in 2012
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
Millet grains packed with health benefits
Researchers find that millet grains offer many health benefits but industry is missing a way to process the grain effectively
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
HSBC survey shows China manufacturing growth slowing in April
Preliminary version of monthly purchasing managers index declined to 50.5 from March's 51.6
Rates of foodborne illnesses stay the same: report
The CDC’s latest report on the rates of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. finds that they have not changed significantly in recent years
[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
Saskatchewan exports reach record fourth place in Canada
Emerging economies want food, fuel; a lot of shipments from manufacturing.
Canada Bread to shutter Que. snack cake plant; 74 workers affected
Shawinigan, Que., plant, which produces snack cakes, slated for closure May 3
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
Russia revises list of approved Canadian meat plants from 60 to 19
Russia is Canada's third-largest market for Canadian pork, with imports worth about $500 million last year.