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Nestle's sales fall due to high prices

Sales at Nestle decreased by 1.5 per cent in 2023 due to inflation, soft consumer demand, capacity constraints and the winding down of the frozen meals and pizza business in Canada.


FedDev Ontario invests nearly $2.4M to help three food companies scale up

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario invests nearly $2.4 million towards the growth of three southern Ontario food manufacturing companies: Coco Bakery, Metzger Meats and Al-Shamas Food Products.


Federal government invests in swine innovation to boost Canadian pork sector

The federal government is investing up to $10.6 million in the Swine Innovation Porc through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support and strengthen the pork sector.


NHP cost recovery: Canary in the coal mine?

Health Canada is proposing a cost recovery scheme for natural health products. If this is implemented and expanded, the broader food industry could face many of the same challenges the dietary supplement industry is facing today.


Mars and Unreasonable Group partner to mentor entrepreneurs

Through its snacking division, Mars partners with the Unreasonable Group to create Unreasonable Food, a global initiative focused on supporting rapid growth companies.


 
 
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Focus on Food Safety: The plastic conundrum and impact on food safety risk assessment

We can all agree the food industry needs to reduce its reliance on plastics. However, the industry has an authentic need for plastics, and other lightweight barrier materials to extend shelf-life and ensure food safety. The wiser approached would be to use better plastics materials and repurpose existing plastics. » Read more
 
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B.C. seafood processing company fined $40k for undersized crabs

Tenshi Seafood has pleaded guilty of violating Canada’s Fisheries Act and illegally possessing undersized crabs. It has been ordered to pay a fine of $40,000. » Read more
 
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Café William opens new factory with 100 per cent electric industrial roaster

Coffee company Café William opens a new energy-efficient factory in Sherbrooke, Que., where it operates one of the world’s first 100 per cent electric industrial roasters. » Read more
 
 
Events 
 
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Webinar: The Ozempic Effect

Location: Online Dates: March 5 » Learn more

Women in Manufacturing 2024

Location: Online Dates: March 6 » Learn more

Future Food-Tech

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