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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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Construction starts on new JBS distribution centre

JBS Canada breaks ground on a new distribution centre in Brooks, Alta. Construction on the $80 million centre is expected to finish in Q4 2025. The centre will increase JBS Canada's shipping capacity by 40 per cent.


Feds delay B.C.'s open-net salmon farms closure until 2029, offer five-year renewals

With entrenched views on all sides of the salmon-farming debate in British Columbia, the federal government cast the issue five years down the road, saying aquaculture must move to land by 2029.


Sweets from the Earth acquires Canadian rights to Tofutti Brands

Sweets from the Earth secures exclusive Canadian rights to all Tofutti products.


Nestle introduces new chocolate range

Nestle launches a new sustainably sourced chocolate range exclusively for travel retail, crafted using Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.


Wild game plant on the rise

Kivalliq Arctic Foods has been on a roll since Scott Saddler took over as its general manager. The plant processes a wide assortment of caribou, muskox and Arctic char products for customers across Nunavut.


 
 
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Suzanna Dalrymple, CEO, Gay Lea Foods

The dairy industry is facing several challenges, including trade issues and the need for innovation. These issues, however, don’t intimidate Suzanna Dalrymple. Rather, she feels energized, excited and is eager to tackle them head-on. » Read full article
 
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Brent Cator, CEO, Cardinal Meats

Innovation, respect, determination. These are some of the words that sum up the phenomenal success of Cardinal Meats under the leadership of Brent Cator, who never stops experimenting and launching new meat processing techniques. » Read full article
 
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Rachel Ferdinando, president, PepsiCo Foods Canada

Touching people’s lives with products that impact them in a positive way is one of the most critical daily commitments of Rachel Ferdinando. Discover how she is championing her frontline employees and fostering a culture of inclusivity at PepsiCo Foods Canada. » Read full article
 
 
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