Food Manufacturing
Food safety messages need to change behaviours
Scientists at Ohio State University have discovered simply telling consumers what to do doesn’t mean they’ll actually do it
Cereal no longer the go-to breakfast option
A new report finds that consumers in the U.S. are skipping cereal and choosing other cereal-killer options
New conveyor is cost efficient
FlexLink’s new generation X65 conveyor offers sustainability and innovation
The fabulous future of food fortification
Expected amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations will change how vitamins and minerals are used in Canadian food and beverage products
Hostess to reopen, expand bakery in Kansas; initial hires underway
Announcement made by investment partnership that bought Hostess Brands' snack cake product lines
Carbon tax rebate levels the playing field for B.C.’s greenhouse growers
The province of B.C. has introduced a permanent grant program to help greenhouse growing industry offset carbon tax costs
SMEs a bit less optimistic in April: CFIB
Manufacturers among the least confident during April’s slight decline.
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
Fast, accurate pathogen detection
3M has launched the 3M Molecular Detection System to help food processors to better respond to pathogens
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