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Beer industry calls for tax freeze

Federal beer taxes are set to rise by 4.7 per cent in April, the largest increase in 40 years. So, a coalition of brewers, unions, consumers, farmers, retailers, and hospitality industry members are calling on Parliament to implement a beer tax freeze.


Months-long strike at Rogers Sugar refinery ends

Unionized workers at the Vancouver refinery of Rogers Sugar ratify a five-year labour agreement, bringing to an end a strike that began on September 28, 2023.


Canadian startups secure $1.9M to pilot foodtech innovations

The Canadian Food Innovation Network is awarding $1,932,000 to eight foodtech projects. The companies will use the funding to pilot their innovations in real-world conditions to validate their market fit.


Molson Coors brings the taste of Madrid to Canada

Molson Coors introduces Madrí Excepcional, a European-style lager, to beer lovers in Canada.


March 6! Join us virtually for Advance: Women in Manufacturing 2024

Annex Business Media’s manufacturing group is hosting the annual Advance: Women in Manufacturing virtual summit to facilitate conversations about breaking barriers, advancing women into positions of their choice and #InspireInclusion. Join this critical conversation, taking place on March 6 at 1 pm ET.


 
 
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Prisoners in the U.S. are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands

Intricate, invisible webs link some of the world’s largest food companies and most popular brands to jobs performed by U.S. prisoners nationwide, according to a sweeping two-year AP investigation into prison labour that tied hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of agricultural products to goods sold on the open market. » Read more
 

Flow, BioSteel enter into manufacturing agreement

Flow Beverage will manufacture and package Biosteel-branded sport hydration beverages for three more years. BioSteel Sports will purchase minimum annual volumes equating to approximately $19.3 million in revenue. » Read more
 

Mars Canada welcomes new general manager

Mars Canada names Derin Bello as general manager of Mars Food & Nutrition Canada, succeeding Eric Huston. » Read more
 
 
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Women in Manufacturing 2024

Location: Virtual Dates: March 6, 2024 » Learn more

Future Food-Tech

Location: San Francisco, Calif. Dates: March 21-22, 2024 » Learn more