Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers face a mix of obstacles and optimism for profit margin improvements in the year ahead, according to the latest Food and Beverage Report by Farm Credit Canada.» Read more
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada grants up to $1 million each for five projects that are addressing challenges such as work productivity, labour shortages, and operational efficiency in the industry.» Read more
We welcome speaker proposals for our inaugural Ingredients for Success: Scaling Strategies for F&B Processors conference that aims to equip SMEs with essential knowledge and practical strategies to navigate the exciting, yet challenging journey of scaling up their business.» Read more
Highbury Canco invests over $26.5 million to modernize their facility and increase their processing and warehouse capacity. The project is supported by more than $3.1 million in funding through Ontario's Regional Development Program. » Read more
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A distillery is halting production of discount four-litre vodka jugs after the Alberta minister responsible for the province’s liquor industry called out the product for not being responsibly priced. » Read full article
Space food isn’t Tang and puréed meat in a tube any longer. In fact, it’s mushroom bacon and fresh strawberries that have earned a North Vancouver company the grand prize in a Canadian Space Agency and NASA challenge to make food indoors. » Read full article
Consumer Reports tests found Lunchables and similar lunch kits contain relatively high levels of lead, cadmium and sodium. Also, all but one contain harmful phthalates. » Read full article