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Editor's Note 
 
This eNewsletter is carefully curated by human hands, not AI. Every piece reflects our dedication to quality and relevance to the Canadian F&B manufacturing industry.
- Nithya Caleb, Editor, Food in Canada
 
Top Headlines 
 
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Maple Leaf Foods to close Brantford plant

Maple Leaf Foods is closing its Brantford, Ont., plant and consolidating most of its further processed poultry production into its existing plant network.


Nestle launches companion foods for consumers on GLP-1 meds

Nestle is introducing Vital Pursuit, a new line of foods intended to be a companion for GLP-1 weight loss medication users and consumers focused on weight management.


Nova Scotia offers new funding opportunities for food producers

Nova Scotia-based food producers looking to expand their product line or improve their processing can now access funding from the 2024-25 Value-Adding Equipment Program.


Kraft Heinz unveils new salad dressing brand

The Kraft Heinz Company launches Pure J.L. Kraft, a new line of shelf-stable, premium dressings and marinades, exclusively in Canada.


Regulatory Affairs: A bit of housekeeping

In November 2023, regulations to significantly reconsolidate federal food compositional standards were published. The totality of the proposed amendments to FDR, SFCR and the documents IbR represent decades of pent-up regulatory housekeeping needs. But brace yourself, as more is on the way.


 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
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Industry News 
 
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Focus on Food Safety: Using case studies to inform risk assessment methodology

The apple sauce and cinnamon incident in the United States raised many concerns about how risk is approached for safety and integrity. When assessing risk within typical food safety management system, we were trained to the same classic hazards. The vocabulary is changing, and it is important to reflect on the implications of each category. » Read full article
 
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Packaging: Collaborating and supporting Canada’s Zero Plastic Waste Plan

In the past several years, there have been numerous Canadian government initiatives to address plastic waste. The many new policies and regulations are complex with nuances that are providing real challenges to the food industry. Collaborative effort along with support from all levels of government, industry and citizens is needed to achieve a circular economy with less plastic waste. » Read full article
 
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Innodal wins 2024 Governor General Innovation Award

Quebec-based Innodal receives the the 2024 Governor General Innovation Award for its anti-Listeria solution, Inneo. Inneo is the first antimicrobial protein approved by Health Canada. It acts as a shield and eliminates the risks associated with contamination by Listeria monocytogenes in a variety of food products. » Read full article
 
 
Events 
 
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CIFST First Annual Wine Tour

Location: Niagara Region Date: May 30 » Learn more

FBO Annual Conference

Location: Toronto Date: May 30 » Learn more

PAC Global Disruptors Summit 2024

Location: Toronto Date: June 11 » Learn more