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CDC delays farmgate milk price hike

The Canadian Dairy Commission is delaying a planned increase to the farmgate price of milk by three months as the food industry grapples with pressure to stabilize food prices.


Saputo closes Lancaster plant, moves ops to Reedsburg

Following the start-up of its recently converted goat cheese manufacturing facility in Reedsburg, Wis., Saputo permanently closes its Lancaster, Wis., facility.


Plant protein partners developing AI tech to improve ingredient quality

With the support of Protein Industries Canada, Enns Bros., Crop Sentry, DL Seeds and AGT Foods will develop AI technology to meet the needs of farmers and ingredient processors.


Focus on Food Safety: Aspartame and cancer ‘risk’

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has deemed aspartame as a “possible carcinogen”. This is a concern for manufacturers formulating with this popular non-caloric sweetener as well as a moment of alarm for food safety, but what does ‘possible’ mean here?


CFIA launches national standards for African swine fever

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency releases national standards and a national framework to future-proof the pork industry from African swine fever.


 
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The third annual Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard is here!

The Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard takes an in-depth look at the animal welfare policies and progress reporting of 40 companies.

The only one of its kind in the country, the scorecard offers a comprehensive evaluation of company performance on farmed animal welfare issues. The report features valuable insights, such as how and why food companies can—and should—improve animal welfare and what corporate animal welfare progress tells us about the current state of Canada’s food industry.

Find out which companies are leading the way on animal welfare in Canada and which are falling behind. Download the report, or visit CanadaScorecard.ca.
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Must-Read Industry News 
 
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Beer Canada calls for federal beer tax relief

Beer Canada is calling on the federal government to include federal beer excise duty relief in the upcoming fall economic statement. Without remedial action from Parliament, federal beer excise duties will increase by 4.7 per cent on April 1, 2024. » Read full article
 
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Food Law: The packaging dilemma

The Government of Canada has taken action towards reducing plastic pollution. While the goal of reducing plastic pollution is important, requirements impacting plastic food-contact packaging must also be considered in light of food safety and waste. » Read full article
 
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Burnbrae Farms unveils two new shell egg offerings

Burnbrae Farms launches two new specialty products: Naturegg Solar Free Range and Naturegg Omega Plus Solar Free Range eggs. Produced in Woodstock, Ont., at Burnbrae’s solar-powered farm, these new offerings are another step toward the company’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. » Read full article
 
 
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CIFST Interface

Location: Mississauga, Ont. Dates: November 7, 2023 » Learn more

Arrell Food Summit: Pathways to Change

Location: Toronto Dates: November 14, 2023 » Learn more

Ice Cream Science & Technology Short Course

Location: Guelph, Ont. Dates: December 4-7, 2023 » Learn more