Food Manufacturing News
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.
Meating the challenge
After several difficult years, Canada’s meat and poultry sector is holding its own by educating the public on product healthiness and more
RBC foreign workers scandal could have positive impact in future
Ryerson University professor says magnitude of story has sparked national conversation
The CFIA’s new centres of expertise
Gary Gnirss looks at the CFIA’s latest step away from the status quo
Navigating the NHP-food transition
Health Canada transitions food-like natural health products to the food regulatory framework
Canada prepared to impose retaliatory measures
Agriculture minister Gerry Ritz says Canada is ready to impose up to $1 billion in sanctions against the U.S. unless it complies with the WTO
Green Energy Act causes Ontario power prices to soar: Frasers Institute
Ten times costlier than pollution controls, yet yielding the same benefits
No rush to complete Canada-EU trade pact: Menzies
EU delegate says “don’t worry,” agreement will be concluded soon.
Canada’s economic future depends on expansion into emerging markets
Scotiabank CEO Rick Waugh says Canadian firms need to seize on international opportunities now
Ontario’s greenhouse growers launch campaign
A new campaign from Ontario’s greenhouse growers is an ambitious program to encourage consumers to buy local
XL Foods’ U.S. operations acquired by JBS USA
JBS completes transaction to purchase two beef processing facilities
Traceability key to increased supply chain confidence: study
A report from IFT finds the threat of not having product-tracing capabilities in the event of a foodborne illness outbreak could mean significant risks for food processors
Most farmers recognize E. coli O157 threat
A survey of cattle producers in Canada finds that the majority is aware of the risks of E. coli and knows that implementing on-farm measures to reduce risk is key
Exports down, imports rose as trade deficit climbs in February
According to agency, exports of motor vehicles, parts rose 5.6 per cent to $5.4-billion
Survey pinpoints barriers to food safety training
Food and beverage processors identify the barriers to food safety training in a global survey out of the U.K.
Free trade agreement opens door to greater pulse exports
Exporters and farmers will have easier access to growing market
FCC honours women in agriculture
Farm Credit Canada has announced the winners of its annual Rosemary Davis Award