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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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Keurig Dr Pepper Canada opens new distribution centre in Calgary

Keurig Dr Pepper Canada takes over 100,000-sf of XTL Group’s new distribution centre to support company growth in western Canada.


Loblaw, George Weston to settle class action over bread price-fixing for $500M

Loblaw and its parent company George Weston say they have agreed to pay $500 million to settle a pair of class-action lawsuits regarding their involvement in an alleged bread price-fixing scheme.


Valeo Foods Group acquires Appalaches Nature

This is the company's second North American acquisition.


Focus on nutritional benefits to mitigate the risks of FOP labels

The Canadian Health Food Association recommends strategies that F&B manufacturers can adopt to overcome perceived negative effects of FOP labels.


Food Law: Performance review season for the Safe Food for Canadians Act

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reviewing the Safe Food for Canadians Act to assess if the Act is meeting its objectives.


 
 
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INDUSTRY NEWS 
 
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigating after parasite found in P.E.I. oysters

A worrisome parasite has been confirmed in at least one area on Prince Edward Island. Several other sites, considered “under suspicion” of having the parasite, have been placed under quarantine as investigation continues. » Read full article
 
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Government funding boosts optimism for Grocery Code of Conduct’s success

The federal government, in collaboration with provincial and territorial counterparts, allocates $1.2 million in one-time funding to facilitate the implementation of the Grocery Code of Conduct. » Read full article
 
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Focus on Food Safety: History of safe use for novel foods

New ingredients are a wonderful opportunity for food product innovation. With so much interest in global culinary exploration, assessment of novelty and food safety becomes a critical factor for successful commercialization and adoption into the Canadian food value chain. » Read full article
 
 
EVENTS 
 

RCC Retail Marketing Conference

Location: Toronto, Ont. Dates:: September 12 » Learn more

2nd Annual Brampton F&B Processing Summit

Location: Brampton, Ont. Dates: September 13 » Learn more

FBO Annual Golf Tournament and Town Hall

Location: Brampton, Ont. Date: September 18 » Learn more